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Hello everyone

Dont know if anyone can help me

My eyes are not the best and my glasses prescription is very strong

I always have Ziess lenses and can not get clear vision with any other manufacture and the thiness ( if I have normal manufacture I look like I am wearing the bottom of pop bottles)

y question then is does anyone know a quality optician around Bangkok areas that WILL and DOES deal with Ziess lenses

I really hope someone can help with strange request

Many thanks in advance

Dave

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Have you ever tried other sources in Thailand? I usually have progressive, transitional lenses made in Thailand, but one time the optician (at Euro Optics in Pattaya) said she could order new lenses from Germany if I wanted. Seemed like a good idea, but when they came they were really horrible. Don't know if they were Zeiss, but I felt like I was in a warped fish bowl. Gave me headaches. Went back and had them redone using lenses made in Bangkok. Not any cheaper than the German ones, but absolutely no warping or distortion.

Not sure if there is a Euro Optics branch in Bangkok, but if you can't find the Zeiss lenses you're accustomed to getting, you might talk to someone at Rutnin or Bangkok Hospital and explain your concern. I'm sure you're not the only one who needs really strong lenses. From my limited experience at these ubiquitous cut-rate opticians you might end up with the Coke bottle type lenses, but the hospitals mentioned should have English fluent staff who understand your concern. As you probably already know, that sort of quality isn't cheap though.

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Have you ever tried other sources in Thailand? I usually have progressive, transitional lenses made in Thailand, but one time the optician (at Euro Optics in Pattaya) said she could order new lenses from Germany if I wanted. Seemed like a good idea, but when they came they were really horrible. Don't know if they were Zeiss, but I felt like I was in a warped fish bowl. Gave me headaches. Went back and had them redone using lenses made in Bangkok. Not any cheaper than the German ones, but absolutely no warping or distortion.

Not sure if there is a Euro Optics branch in Bangkok, but if you can't find the Zeiss lenses you're accustomed to getting, you might talk to someone at Rutnin or Bangkok Hospital and explain your concern. I'm sure you're not the only one who needs really strong lenses. From my limited experience at these ubiquitous cut-rate opticians you might end up with the Coke bottle type lenses, but the hospitals mentioned should have English fluent staff who understand your concern. As you probably already know, that sort of quality isn't cheap though.

Thanks for advice

I e mailed the Rutin Hospital had a reply saying they do not get involved and never have with prescriptions or glasses so seems strange

I know exactly the problem with fish bowl effect that because the lens were made semi circular thats what gives that effect straight lens will not give fishbowl

Now i'm going to explore your tip with Euro Optics see if I can find them here in Bangkok

I'll keep topic open so can let you know

Thanks

Dave

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These imported lenses are not cheap in Thailand, based on my research about a month ago. And, I don't think any lenses are made in Bangkok, but I'm no expert in this field.

There is a place called Opticland on corner of Sukhumvit 29. It's nice shop and the guy speaks very good English. However, good progress lenses were quoted at 20,000 baht .. that plus good frame, I was quoted something like 36,000 baht which is over $1K USD. I've never paid that much for a pair of glasses in my life ... so I didn't pull the trigger. Also there is another shop called V.Siam Optical very close by.

I'm back in Singapore and now am trying to get a quote around here. Based on my experience, anything good quality imported items are not cheap around SE Asia.

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Have you ever tried other sources in Thailand? I usually have progressive, transitional lenses made in Thailand, but one time the optician (at Euro Optics in Pattaya) said she could order new lenses from Germany if I wanted. Seemed like a good idea, but when they came they were really horrible. Don't know if they were Zeiss, but I felt like I was in a warped fish bowl. Gave me headaches. Went back and had them redone using lenses made in Bangkok. Not any cheaper than the German ones, but absolutely no warping or distortion.

Not sure if there is a Euro Optics branch in Bangkok, but if you can't find the Zeiss lenses you're accustomed to getting, you might talk to someone at Rutnin or Bangkok Hospital and explain your concern. I'm sure you're not the only one who needs really strong lenses. From my limited experience at these ubiquitous cut-rate opticians you might end up with the Coke bottle type lenses, but the hospitals mentioned should have English fluent staff who understand your concern. As you probably already know, that sort of quality isn't cheap though.

Thanks for advice

I e mailed the Rutin Hospital had a reply saying they do not get involved and never have with prescriptions or glasses so seems strange

I know exactly the problem with fish bowl effect that because the lens were made semi circular thats what gives that effect straight lens will not give fishbowl

Now i'm going to explore your tip with Euro Optics see if I can find them here in Bangkok

I'll keep topic open so can let you know

Thanks

Dave

Its easier to buy a new car in Bangkok than it is to get some decent glasses.

Your reply from Rutin is a prime example, as they have an opticians on the ground floor next to the main reception where you can buy glasses/lenses or get a copy of your prescription after having your eyes checked out upstairs.

Most other places seem completely disinterested to even sell the glasses never mind check with their supplier/office if they have stock of a specific colour/model frame even though they have plenty of other models from that specific brand on display.

I'm not sure if its the same back in the west, but all that is available for sale in ALL the main opticians are the frames on display, no one will be interested in getting you a 'new' set, payment up front or otherwise.

I eventually found somewhere 'The Next - Art for eyes' who were quite happy to order some frames from their supplier that weren't on display, excellent service, good discount, etc etc...

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Hi Guys

First many thanks for the advice

I actually went to Rutin hospital and YES there on full view on ground floor was the glasses department !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Told them that I had e mail saying they doid not do glasses .......... Got that usual blank stary eyed smile only Thaois can give ... drives me mad how about you ??

Anyway they said they wont accept UK prescription (well why would they from a run down country like UK) !!!!!?????

Want me pay for eye test -- well thats ok I accept that and am promised a call back next day to check on availabilty of Zeiss lens or alternative .. Dont worry sir we will call you back and also book you in for eye test ......... YEP you guessed it no call I called and my Thai wife spoke to them and was promised call back YEP again no prizes for correct answer and toda ..... still no call

Took memeners advice contacted modern seems quite helpful offering me Hoya 1.67 price not that bad but need go see him now and see what his deals are I dont want to pay and then there same a fishbowl or I'm wearing Coke Cola bottoms

Dave

Have you ever tried other sources in Thailand? I usually have progressive, transitional lenses made in Thailand, but one time the optician (at Euro Optics in Pattaya) said she could order new lenses from Germany if I wanted. Seemed like a good idea, but when they came they were really horrible. Don't know if they were Zeiss, but I felt like I was in a warped fish bowl. Gave me headaches. Went back and had them redone using lenses made in Bangkok. Not any cheaper than the German ones, but absolutely no warping or distortion.

Not sure if there is a Euro Optics branch in Bangkok, but if you can't find the Zeiss lenses you're accustomed to getting, you might talk to someone at Rutnin or Bangkok Hospital and explain your concern. I'm sure you're not the only one who needs really strong lenses. From my limited experience at these ubiquitous cut-rate opticians you might end up with the Coke bottle type lenses, but the hospitals mentioned should have English fluent staff who understand your concern. As you probably already know, that sort of quality isn't cheap though.

Thanks for advice

I e mailed the Rutin Hospital had a reply saying they do not get involved and never have with prescriptions or glasses so seems strange

I know exactly the problem with fish bowl effect that because the lens were made semi circular thats what gives that effect straight lens will not give fishbowl

Now i'm going to explore your tip with Euro Optics see if I can find them here in Bangkok

I'll keep topic open so can let you know

Thanks

Dave

Its easier to buy a new car in Bangkok than it is to get some decent glasses.

Your reply from Rutin is a prime example, as they have an opticians on the ground floor next to the main reception where you can buy glasses/lenses or get a copy of your prescription after having your eyes checked out upstairs.

Most other places seem completely disinterested to even sell the glasses never mind check with their supplier/office if they have stock of a specific colour/model frame even though they have plenty of other models from that specific brand on display.

I'm not sure if its the same back in the west, but all that is available for sale in ALL the main opticians are the frames on display, no one will be interested in getting you a 'new' set, payment up front or otherwise.

I eventually found somewhere 'The Next - Art for eyes' who were quite happy to order some frames from their supplier that weren't on display, excellent service, good discount, etc etc...

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Hi guys want to say a big thank you to those who replied with advice on my glasses I ended up going to modern glasses as recommended fantastic service I was promised that he could do my prescription with Hoya not zeiss with 1.67 thickness and was sure no probs

I took the chance and went for new frame and the Hoya 1.67 with vari focal and graduated tint

Result

Perfect perfect 6 attempts in Birmingham uk no good 6 days with modern perfect

So grateful to you all thanks for advice

This site and forum just makes everything easier over here

Thanks again

Dave

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