Where to get an eye exam and prescription glasses made in Nha Trang, Vietnam?
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TL;DR
Most optical shops in Nha Trang offer free eye exams with their own equipment before making glasses, but for suspected cataracts or worsening vision it's better to visit a polyclinic/ophthalmology clinic for a full check (fundus, lens, retina, eye pressure). A new eye clinic reportedly opened on the "third line" (near Tran Phu) with free vision testing.
What the community said
Reportedly a new ophthalmology clinic opened on the "third line" (near Tran Phu street) offering free eye exams — worth confirming the exact address locally.
today Ophthalmology clinic, third line (near Tran Phu)
For astigmatism, look for an optician specializing in complex prescriptions rather than a basic glasses shop.
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Travelers asked for good opticians in the city and where to buy contact lenses — no single recommended shop was named, advice was to compare a few salons.
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Opticians can make prescription glasses and fit contact lenses even for frequently changing vision (e.g. due to blood sugar fluctuations); lenses are typically replaced about every 6 months, costing up to ~15,000 (rub) per set.
today up to ~15,000 rub per lens set
Looking for tetracycline eye ointment or an equivalent — advice is to ask at pharmacies (chains like Pharmacity, Long Chau) using the active ingredient name rather than the brand.
today Tetracycline eye ointment
If myopia or early cataract is suspected, go to a polyclinic rather than a regular optical shop — they check the fundus, lens, retina, and eye pressure.
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No specific ophthalmologist or clinic could be recommended even in a dedicated medical chat — travelers had to ask in the general community chat.
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Almost any optical shop offers a free vision check before ordering glasses, using their own equipment.
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