rab's top tip of the month: glasses

bijapuri · Jan 28th, 2004, 23:57

add that to the new scam list

feanel · Jan 29th, 2004, 03:23

I normally have contact lenses but as I considered to buy some glasses while in India I'm really glad about all the information here.
But I'm really not sure about the frame - do you think I should better buy one I like already here and only get the glasses in India (because of the range of "frame-variety" here)?

tonylittle · Jan 31st, 2004, 00:52

hi bought a pair of rimless verifoical glases from edward medical hall optician 4577. main bazar. pahar ganj. they cost me 3500 Rs geart service t

bindi · Feb 2nd, 2004, 23:01

You get much cheaper contact lenses too!
Though I felt a bit cautious about it and bought just sunglasses with my power (about Rs 3000).

guerik · Feb 6th, 2004, 14:01

I bought a pair of glasses from Optical Palace (Connaught Place but they also have a branch in Karol Bagh) a few days ago - very happy with them. About 1700 for frames, and anti-reflective lenses.
I would agree that they are more expensive than the Pahar Ganj opticians, but they also have a much better range of frames. I wasn`t able to find anything I really liked at the Pahar Ganj shops.

artwallah · Jan 15th, 2005, 19:25

I'm looking to get glasses again in India and wonder if anyone can reccomend a place in Mumbai or Mysore? Last time I went to "American Opticians" in Indore since my friends there all used the place and have been pleased with the results, but don't anyplace else in the whole country!

gregornot · Aug 13th, 2006, 05:22

I really appreciate the replies in this thread. I can see where I am going and where I have been
namaste,gregor

dhans · Aug 13th, 2006, 16:01

As we no longer are allowed to bring fluids on BA flights (and bcause a lot of luggage is 'misplaces'on LHR) I wonder what brands of contact lenses and fluids are available in India and what would they cost.

Hans

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feanel Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamburg Posts: 24	I normally have contact lenses but as I considered to buy some glasses while in India I'm really glad about all the information here. But I'm really not sure about the frame - do you think I should better buy one I like already here and only get the glasses in India (because of the range of "frame-variety" here)? __________________ viva la vida!

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dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,564	Contact lenses and fluids As we no longer are allowed to bring fluids on BA flights (and bcause a lot of luggage is 'misplaces'on LHR) I wonder what brands of contact lenses and fluids are available in India and what would they cost. Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

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Jan 31st, 2004, 00:52	#18
tonylittle Da Da Gee Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ross on wye england Posts: 314	hi bought a pair of rimless verifoical glases from edward medical hall optician 4577. main bazar. pahar ganj. they cost me 3500 Rs geart service t

Feb 2nd, 2004, 23:01	#19
bindi in somnis veritas Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Finland Posts: 8	You get much cheaper contact lenses too! Though I felt a bit cautious about it and bought just sunglasses with my power (about Rs 3000).

Feb 6th, 2004, 14:01	#20
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	I bought a pair of glasses from Optical Palace (Connaught Place but they also have a branch in Karol Bagh) a few days ago - very happy with them. About 1700 for frames, and anti-reflective lenses. I would agree that they are more expensive than the Pahar Ganj opticians, but they also have a much better range of frames. I wasn`t able to find anything I really liked at the Pahar Ganj shops.

Jan 15th, 2005, 19:25	#21
artwallah Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 71	I'm looking to get glasses again in India and wonder if anyone can reccomend a place in Mumbai or Mysore? Last time I went to "American Opticians" in Indore since my friends there all used the place and have been pleased with the results, but don't anyplace else in the whole country!

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