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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 12:16

Well after 10 months apart from DH I too will be joining you all in Doha mid September...

Although I have loads of questions the one I need to sort out first is contact lenses. In the Uk I am on a monthly plan from specsavers- where can I buy packs of daily disposables or is there anywhere that does similar plans ?

My DH has wonderful 20/20 vision so cannot answer this one !

Also do you all still meet up at weekly meetings as will need to socialise to alleviate the boredom that everyone keeps telling me is gonna happen !

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 11:21
To get the lenses through insurance in Qatar you need a prescription from one of the doctors/hospitals here. I went to Al Ahli. This appointment should be covered by insurance also. If you want to buy them outright, you don't need a presciption.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 22:23
Great- so you can get them without prescription then ? He has medical cover and they are just dealing with my admin stuff so will look into that. Thanks
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 July 2013 - 12:01
I get my daily disposable contacts from Magrabi Optical (+974 4412 6663). They have about 4 outlets. Before that I went to Al Haitham Optics opposite Al Jazeera on TV Roundabout or there's a place in Villaggio that also sell them. I'm not sure about a monthly plan but make sure you check if your husband gets health insurance. Most large companies get generous insurance that includes optical coverage.