Optometrists

[Bramleyboy]

Are the optometrists themselves trained to adjust spectacles? The last glasses I bought about 4 years ago did not fit very well. They were very expensive. I went back three times and each time one of the ‘front of shop’ girls adjusted them. The last time a girl said ‘if they break it’s your responsibility’. I have just had new ones and they were very expensive but I don’t fancy letting ‘anyone’ have a go so I wondered whether the optometrist himself would make a better job? Sorry for the ramble.... Bramley.

[jennyjoan]

well Bramley I believe you could have adjusted spectacles years ago but now it is one size fits all - when you bring them back to optometrists - they "warm" them up and squeeze and do what they have to do and "hope" they fit you.

I too asked about the adjustments but this is what I was told and I went to Specsavers LOL

[ummmm]

Not in my experience. Myself and my 3 kids all wear glasses and it's always been the shop floor workers who have fixed them.

[jennyjoan]

Ummmm - that's my experience with Specsavers only. I don't go anywhere else - they do me.

[gingejbee]

Adjustment of specs frames depends on the material of the frames....plastic, thin "wirey" metal, stronger steel or titanium and whether they have separate adjustable nosepads (which I always go for).
If you're dubious about adjustment, ask to see the shop owner/manager and voice your concerns.