stevet Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i have been to all the usual optical outets in the north of thailand - they kinda giggle when they see a high + lens prescription, say they can order, make call but can never get any strong contact lenses. I'm +8.5 and 9.5, tried ordering from the Uk but they will not sell to me without a new test at one of their branches - anybody have any err - contacts here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 my left eye is -8.5 as well (but since my right eye is only -5.75 they advise me to wear -8.0 just to balance out a bit). i have never had any problem finding either one, but maybe it is the + that makes a difference? try Rutnin eye hospital at Asoke. you usually will have to make an appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 i have been to all the usual optical outets in the north of thailand - they kinda giggle when they see a high + lens prescription, say they can order, make call but can never get any strong contact lenses. I'm +8.5 and 9.5, tried ordering from the Uk but they will not sell to me without a new test at one of their branches - anybody have any err - contacts here? Yep! But not strong / high in the sense of focusing strength (+ x.xx), which I presume you mean by 'strong/high' right? All UK branches are under the 'eye test above all else' umbrella, they want your cash and don't want any independent contact lens dealers to start up. I recall a big hoo-haa when they became available on Ebay in the uk and the contact lens moguls got a bee in their bonnet I have x2 - +1.25s. Get them anywhere in LOS. Keep looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 yeah, its the = thing - long sighted, seems they have short sighted ok, got offered +8 on order, but again 1 year jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimsKnight Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hmm, you could consider eye surgery as one 'alternative' option? I might be going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You could try Washington Optical in Amarin Plaza (on the south side of Ploenchit Road, just east of Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok). They can special order from their factory). English spoken. Closed Mondays, but open Saturdays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks, will try and get a number for them - am in chiang rai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 If you can bear with me until Wed. morning, Feb. 11, I think that I can provide a fax and phone number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 thanks, will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Washington Optical Tel. (02) 256 - 9021, or 9022. Sorry, no fax # on the business card which I have. If you can not make yourself understood on the telephone, send me a Private Mail here with the particulars of what you need. I work nearby, and could go in there for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 great - thanks, will get th girlfriend to call - you know how complicated that will make it, but will let you know if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettingno Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yeah, it's not easy to get lenses like this in Thailand, I have +8.5 by myself :-( so I know what you are talking about. About 6 month ago I went to Eyelab at the Avenue Shopping Center on 2nd road Pattaya and got 2 pair of glasses within 3 days and with thin lenses, not ones that look like bulllet proofed glass I think their phone number is 038 723 960, maybe you can give it a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 they can only do 1 year jobs - unhealthy, and say i would need to try them first - as may not fit farang eyes, and prescription is close'ish. may have to look at alternatives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Yeah, it's not easy to get lenses like this in Thailand, I have +8.5 by myself :-( so I know what you are talking about. About 6 month ago I went to Eyelab at the Avenue Shopping Center on 2nd road Pattaya and got 2 pair of glasses within 3 days and with thin lenses, not ones that look like bulllet proofed glass I think their phone number is 038 723 960, maybe you can give it a try? will give them a call - thanks, and maybe try malaysia too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allane Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 they can only do 1 year jobs - unhealthy, and say i would need to try them first - as may not fit farang eyes, and prescription is close'ish. may have to look at alternatives If you are referring here to Washington Optical, they provide me with monthly lenses, which they special order from whatever factory they normally do business with. However, I do not know the limits of their technology, i.e. how strong a prescription they can manufacture in the soft lens, 1 month of use, format. As I said before, if you think that making an in-person enquiry might help, I don't mind doing that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop_corn Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 My ex used to have those kind, they were pretty strong, he was going to Bangkok hospital, and from there they will ask for them to Australia. Is not that expensive as its sounds. (I don't remember how much tho). So, no they don't have them here, but they can ask for them in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Umm, will try calling the phuket place first - i spoke to washington opt, they have only 1 year lenses, which i really dont want - 5000TB a pair, but they say i must go there and try the fit first. maybe have to look outside somehow, but found very little online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 no luck in phuket either - think it will have to be from outside of thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrt273nva Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I had the same problem. I had to wear glasses for the longest time because I couldn't find anywhere that had my prescription. I ended up getting contacts ordered from "1-800-CONTACTS" in the US. They require a prescription from a doctor only from people inside the US. As long as you give the name of a hospital and doctor then they will ship to Thailand without a prescription from a doctor. It didn't take long to get them either, however you will have to pay VAT on them, except it isn't very expensive from what I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevet Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 i found v siam optical online, mailed them - they say they can order, but have yet to confirm. 1-800 contacts, mailed them - they say can do, but need all sorts of details re-eyes, am trying to get this info from my optician in the uk, will keep you informed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 i have been to all the usual optical outets in the north of thailand - they kinda giggle when they see a high + lens prescription, say they can order, make call but can never get any strong contact lenses. I'm +8.5 and 9.5, tried ordering from the Uk but they will not sell to me without a new test at one of their branches - anybody have any err - contacts here? Wow you're even more long sighted than me (about 7.5 in both).. I have never found disposables over +6 anywhere, but had no trouble having reusables made up. Would be a struggle to find anyone who would do laser surgery, but they would offer the internal contact lenses.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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