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Varifocal Lenses & Optician Recommendations

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 09:34

My glasses need replacing, paint peeling and scratched lenses plus I now need to take them off to do close work (old age catching up on me again :-)).

Anyone purchased varifocal lenses here recently? Are they cheaper here than the UK? What about the cost of frames, sight test etc? Recommendations of opticians would also be welcome. Or should I wait until my next visit to the UK?

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 09:22
I go to Bavaria Optics on Al Dhiyafa Street in Satwa, the owner/ optician is German and very experienced. I think that good frames and lenses are about half the price here than in the UK, I know places like Spec Savers in England are cheap but when you compare a high quality frame with Japanese lenses that is where you can save here. I have recommended quite a few people and all but one person has been satisfied! My friends who stayed at Christmas and live in Belgium bought 3 pairs between them and are delighted, it saved them around 60% compared to Brussels. In case you want to call the number is 04 345 1919 - do make an appointment though as they work the old style hours 10-1pm then 4.30- 10pm.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 March 2011 - 08:41
Thx TT - prices seem much like the UK. Will do a bit of "research" to see if there are any frames I like here and then make my decision.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 March 2011 - 11:06
I recently purchased my first varifocals from Rivoli - don't. The prescription was correct, but pupil measurements were not - in short, they did not work out. A friend recommended Magrabi for replacement lenses and they did a great job. I also bought expensive Bulgari frames :) Frames + lenses, anti-scratch, anti-glare totalled AED1800. My insurance covered my eye exam by an excellent opthamalogist at Dubai Mall Medical Center, Dr. Millicent Grim. I have no idea about UK costs, but hope the above helps. Good luick!
 
 

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