Contact lenses in HKG
Oct 21, 2014, 1:11 am
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Contact lenses in HKG
Sorry for the oddball question, but I got myself in a bit of a bind - I have already left home (Canada) and will be needing to get some contact lenses during my trip, any suggestions as to which would be easier/cheaper to get them - on my 1 day layover in SFO or in HKG itself? Or in SIN for that matter? I'll be headed there next.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Oct 21, 2014, 11:06 am
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if you have a Costco pass, there are two near SFO (airport blvd is just north of long term parking - almost walking distance), and depending on your prescription - may be in stock. do call to see if its in stock. Costco is the lowest price.
you will need a prescription from a doctor. hopefully they will accept a non-US one.
you will need a prescription from a doctor. hopefully they will accept a non-US one.
Oct 21, 2014, 11:22 am
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if you have a Costco pass, there are two near SFO (airport blvd is just north of long term parking - almost walking distance), and depending on your prescription - may be in stock. do call to see if its in stock. Costco is the lowest price.
you will need a prescription from a doctor. hopefully they will accept a non-US one.
you will need a prescription from a doctor. hopefully they will accept a non-US one.
Also, if you can't use Costco, my regular optometrist is a short cab ride from SFO, and I believe he is open late on Wed. He's a good guy, and may be able to help you. Feel free to PM me for his info.
Last edited by fwoomp; Oct 21, 2014 at 11:32 am
Oct 21, 2014, 10:14 pm
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Awesome! Thanks for the responses guys - I do have a Costco card and a Canadian prescription (not that I expect anywhere to take that - here in Canada only Canadian ones are accepted), I may just give them a call. Unfortunately I won't be there until Sunday which may hamper my efforts (although I may have time Monday morning before my flight).
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm sty
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm sty
Oct 21, 2014, 10:16 pm
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Awesome! Thanks for the responses guys - I do have a Costco card and a Canadian prescription (not that I expect anywhere to take that - here in Canada only Canadian ones are accepted), I may just give them a call. Unfortunately I won't be there until Sunday which may hamper my efforts (although I may have time Monday morning before my flight).
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm staying in the Tsim Sha Tsui area, so I think there should be options in the area.
Thanks again!
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm staying in the Tsim Sha Tsui area, so I think there should be options in the area.
Thanks again!
Oct 21, 2014, 10:47 pm
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I have never once been asked to provide a scrip when buying contacts in China (including HK). Since I don't have an astigmatism and can wear a variety of brands, this drill is something I never think twice about (requires an average of two minutes).
Oct 22, 2014, 4:35 am
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Stores that sell contact lenses in HK will have a licensed person to order the lenses anyways. Eye exam is "free", so they just do less if you bring a prescription. Not that they'll give you a discount.
Oct 22, 2014, 7:22 am
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Awesome! Thanks for the responses guys - I do have a Costco card and a Canadian prescription (not that I expect anywhere to take that - here in Canada only Canadian ones are accepted), I may just give them a call. Unfortunately I won't be there until Sunday which may hamper my efforts (although I may have time Monday morning before my flight).
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm sty
Alternately as it seems relatively easy in HKG, I may just wait until I'm there. I'm sty
Worked for me when I visited Hawaii a couple of years ago --- but then there's the Canada thing that might mess it up.
Oct 22, 2014, 9:45 pm
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The Canada thing always messes things up. 
From the looks of it I'll just buy them in HKG. I know exactly what I want - although I do have a slight astigmatism, I manage just fine with a couple brand of dailies while travelling. I even have a couple pairs so I will have the "lids" for the optician to get the info from.
It's not the end of the world even if it doesn't work out - I have my glasses - I just tend to stick with contacts for holidays.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
From the looks of it I'll just buy them in HKG. I know exactly what I want - although I do have a slight astigmatism, I manage just fine with a couple brand of dailies while travelling. I even have a couple pairs so I will have the "lids" for the optician to get the info from.
It's not the end of the world even if it doesn't work out - I have my glasses - I just tend to stick with contacts for holidays.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
Oct 23, 2014, 5:57 pm
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Oct 24, 2014, 2:38 am
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Sorry for the oddball question, but I got myself in a bit of a bind - I have already left home (Canada) and will be needing to get some contact lenses during my trip, any suggestions as to which would be easier/cheaper to get them - on my 1 day layover in SFO or in HKG itself? Or in SIN for that matter? I'll be headed there next.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
I've bought contacts in singapore and hong kong without an rx. I think they were kidna pricey in singpapore, tho i just got a box at some random mall optometrist.