I need to replace my eyeglass lenses which have become worn/scratches. I also need a new eye exam.
The place where I purchased these in Pattaya 5 years ago is now closed and the Charoen in Bang Saray doesn't sell prescription Polaroid lenses.
Any recommendations?
I have just sent you a private message here on SAWATDEE NETWORK … I hope it goes through.
why private...not like you are giving away the contact number of the best gogo MB in the world..
I use the bottom of coke bottles...
Patanawet (November 13th, 2023)
For just reading glasses: here in BKK is near where I stay a small stand-since many, many years, moved along the street a bit, near City Hall of BMA- where you can help yourself with some reading stuff getting smaller letters etc and then choose the best +/- and nr.- 50 or 60 bt. I knew my figure from a real test and thus it was easy.
But for full all the time glasses etc not a recommended way.
If you are ever in Bangkok, the Rutnin Eye hospital on Asoke is very good and has an eyeglass shop on the ground floor. I was there about 3 years ago when I felt - very surprisingly - that my prescription was improving. Sure enough, I needed lenses with a lesser strength.
The good thing is they will also check your retinas and whether you might have the start of cataracts. Recently I decided to go to the eye department at the public Chulalongkorn Hospital where I now see a Professor of Retinology since I have had retina problems in one eye ever since a bad fall many years ago. This doctor is amazing and the cost is about half what I paid at Rutnin. Although I do not require the operation yet, removing the cataracts will cost a quarter of the Rutnin price.
christianpfc (November 7th, 2023)
Rutnin is excellent. I had cataract surgery there a few years ago and they did a great job. Unfortunately it's a bit too far to travel (from Pattaya) for routine glasses.Originally Posted by Armando
]If you are ever in Bangkok, the Rutnin Eye hospital on Asoke is very good
Isn't Rutin associated with Moorfield's in London?
I found it a bit impersonal, a bit of a factory.
Rutin is similar to the State hospitals over here...long cues...a bit of a factory-feel like you mentioned...but excellent medical staff with latest technology. Considered the best in Thailand.
I heard that Rutin was owned by the Arabs...but could be wrong.
BTW...I was able to find the prescription polaroid glasses I was looking for in Pattaya - so all done.
Where did you find this optician? Did they do a good eye examination for the new lens or use an older prescription?
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