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Apr 1st, 2008, 22:05
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opticians in kolkata
hi
 i *may* have lost my glasses whilst drunk on a beach in thailand last week... i have my prescription with me, can anyone recommend an optician in kolkata? ooh, and will they be able to whip up some new specs with an english prescription? thank you in advance
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Apr 1st, 2008, 22:32
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How many glasses were you drinking out of?
 Err, try Lawrence and Mayo, opened their first shop in Calcutta in 1845 or something. 4 outlets in Calcutta, the Park Street one is central.: Govt. Place 11, Government Place East, Kolkata-700069 033- 22481818/ 22208622 govtplc at lawrenceandmayo.co.in Kankurgachi P19, C.I.T. Road, Scheme VII M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700054 033- 23558622 kankurgachi at lawrenceandmayo.co.in Park Street 20E, Parkstreet, Kolkata - 700016 033- 22298310/ 22297679 parkstreet at lawrenceandmayo.co.in Golpark 42/2 Gariahat Road, Kolkata - 700 029. 033-2466 9225 / 2466 9226 golpark at lawrenceandmayo.co.in http://www.lawrenceandmayo.co.in/opt...oredetails.htm |
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Apr 1st, 2008, 22:34
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thank you so so much!!
now i can cross roads again without fearing (too much) for my life! they'll be ok with an english prescription? are prescriptions like maths in that they are universal? |
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Apr 2nd, 2008, 10:53
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Location: Kolkata, India
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Forget about english, they are okay even with
chinese prescriptions. Cheers |
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Apr 2nd, 2008, 18:44
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sweet, 4800 rupees for some classy ralph lauren specs including lenses
once again indiamike delivers! |
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Apr 2nd, 2008, 20:12
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: toronto,canada
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I got some very good glasses at a great price from the Park St. location with my canadian prescription last winter..Very quick and friendly service.
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