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capello · 26-01-2013, 01:46 PM

managed to get by with reading glasses from the market etc for many years but now i think old age is taking it's toll, need a proper set of specs after having a genuine examination,anybody done similar recently,appreciate any replies, cheers

DrAndy · 26-01-2013, 03:36 PM

Errmm, go to a good optician, they will test your eyes, often for free

Davis Knowlton · 26-01-2013, 03:41 PM

I'm in the Philippines, but Thailand is the same I'm pretty sure. Go to any good eyeglasses store in the mall, most have a trained optician and all of the testing gear on site. That's how they sell glasses and frames. I just got new glasses last week. No charge for the examination, only for lens and frames. Ready in 5 working days. Picked them up today - perfect.

capello · 26-01-2013, 04:54 PM

go to a good optician - love it

what does a good optician look like - description please

Troy · 26-01-2013, 05:06 PM

Haven't been to an opticians in Pattaya but went to Charoen Optical in Udon and they were okay. As Davis says, most of the shops have a trained optician nowadays.

Only thing is that, unlike the UK, they do not do a test for Glaucoma. If you want this then go to the hospital and have your eyes tested and then give the results to one of the opticians to have the glasses made.

I imagine there is a Pattaya Opticians ...yep there is...

HOME - Pattaya Optical

Anyone been there?

Davis Knowlton · 26-01-2013, 05:31 PM

^Good point re glaucoma. At a certain age, I guess you should get that checked periodically.

Dillinger · 26-01-2013, 06:13 PM

The last thing you wanna do in Pattaya is get your vision sorted.

You are in for the shock of your life

DrAndy · 26-01-2013, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capello

go to a good optician - love it

what does a good optician look like - description please

well, if you haven't got the correct glasses you will not be able to tell, smartarse

Headworx · 26-01-2013, 09:27 PM

I used Top Charoen on South Pattaya Road when my arms couldn't stretch any further and reading became almost impossible. They were great, and had a deal on at the time (as they often do) of 2 sets of glasses for the price of one. Very happy with the final result and would gladly use them again when or if stronger lenses are needed.

bobo746 · 26-01-2013, 09:40 PM

This is a photo of my 10 inch cock if you see a dot you need an optometrist

can123 · 26-01-2013, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headworx

. They were great, and had a deal on at the time (as they often do) of 2 sets of glasses for the price of one. V

This is very useful for people who are born with two sets of ears.

ataloss · 26-01-2013, 10:54 PM

For a complete comprehensive eye test incl the test for glaucoma, visit:
1. St Peters Eye Hospital halfway down the west side of the Super towards Chotana Intersection, and across from Lanna Hospital.

2. McCormick Hospital's new eye care department.
See Ya

Lantern · 27-01-2013, 04:19 AM

Got mine checked in Royal Garden Plaza. Free too.

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26-01-2013, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Today 02:31 AM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 31,154	Errmm, go to a good optician, they will test your eyes, often for free

26-01-2013, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davis Knowlton Philippine Expat Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 7,399	I'm in the Philippines, but Thailand is the same I'm pretty sure. Go to any good eyeglasses store in the mall, most have a trained optician and all of the testing gear on site. That's how they sell glasses and frames. I just got new glasses last week. No charge for the examination, only for lens and frames. Ready in 5 working days. Picked them up today - perfect.

26-01-2013, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
capello Member Last Online: 05-05-2013 10:55 AM Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 136	go to a good optician - love it what does a good optician look like - description please

26-01-2013, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Troy Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 12:01 AM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Troytskyland Posts: 1,751	Haven't been to an opticians in Pattaya but went to Charoen Optical in Udon and they were okay. As Davis says, most of the shops have a trained optician nowadays. Only thing is that, unlike the UK, they do not do a test for Glaucoma. If you want this then go to the hospital and have your eyes tested and then give the results to one of the opticians to have the glasses made. I imagine there is a Pattaya Opticians ...yep there is... HOME - Pattaya Optical Anyone been there?

26-01-2013, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Davis Knowlton Philippine Expat Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philippines Posts: 7,399	^Good point re glaucoma. At a certain age, I guess you should get that checked periodically.

26-01-2013, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dillinger Thailand Expat Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,674	The last thing you wanna do in Pattaya is get your vision sorted. You are in for the shock of your life

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Headworx Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pattaya Posts: 17	I used Top Charoen on South Pattaya Road when my arms couldn't stretch any further and reading became almost impossible. They were great, and had a deal on at the time (as they often do) of 2 sets of glasses for the price of one. Very happy with the final result and would gladly use them again when or if stronger lenses are needed.

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bobo746 My Job Here Is Done Last Online: 18-05-2013 10:44 PM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pak Thong Chai Posts: 8,073	This is a photo of my 10 inch cock if you see a dot you need an optometrist

26-01-2013, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
ataloss Member Last Online: 19-05-2013 12:57 PM Join Date: May 2007 Location: north of Mae Tang Posts: 121	For a complete comprehensive eye test incl the test for glaucoma, visit: 1. St Peters Eye Hospital halfway down the west side of the Super towards Chotana Intersection, and across from Lanna Hospital. 2. McCormick Hospital's new eye care department. See Ya

27-01-2013, 04:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lantern Member Last Online: Yesterday 05:21 AM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 331	Got mine checked in Royal Garden Plaza. Free too.

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