Eye Tests

[curly~sue]

Hello!

Can anyone recommend who are the best people to go with for an eye test please ? And how much they are. I haven't had one since I was in secondary school. Many thanks in advance, c~s

[4getmenot]

I go to specsavers and get them free. Work pay

[annie0000]

We get them free in Scotland. All opticians have to be qualified, so I guess it doesn't matter where you go. I would pick somewhere that looks like it has the type of glasses/contacts you might want in case you need them. I think before the eye tests were free that they were about �12 - 15. A lot of opticians used to advertsise that they did them free though - I guess that they thought they would make the oney back on the glasses etc. I go to Optical Express and have always had good service.

[Octavius]

The best people to go to are qualified ophthalmologists or optometrists. Look around your High Street for eye test prices. Each person has different experiences of each, so I couldn�t recommend one optical outlet over another.

[4getmenot]

if you work with computer companies are supposed to pay for your eye test now

[Aprilis]

I've been going to Dollond and Aitchison. I have heard that Boots Opticians are also good. As I am diabetic I get free eye tests, so I don't know how much it costs. Not more than �15 though I would guess.

If you should need glasses then you can take your prescription to any optician you choose. So you can shop around for the best frames/prices. You are not obliged to buy your lenses or frames from the optician that you get your prescription from.

[curly~sue]

Thank you all for your answers, they're very helpful. I have just found a free eye test voucher on Dolland & Aitchison's site (free until the end of September), so I think I willgive them a try. Thank you all once again.

[4getmenot]

So you dont use computers at work then?

[curly~sue]

Yes I do 4getmenot but I am self-employed. Thanks again.

[4getmenot]

oh what a bummer. As far as I knew Dolland and aitchison was quite expensive even with a voucher.

[Octavius]

What, even if it is free, or 100% off, or 1 for the price of none?

[curly~sue]

Haha Octavius ! They are expensive, yes 4getmenot. Without the voucher it is �27.50 for an eye test
http://www.danda.co.uk/gg-s07-fet-b/

[canasta]

D & A have been endlessly helpful with both of us. Last time we needed specs they had an offer where we chose a much reduced price frame and the price included the lenses. My prescription is really difficult to get right and I know I can go back for adjustments to get them just so.

I had a bad experience with specsavers, they couldn't make specs that worked for me and after about 3 tries they gave me my money back.Although Specsavers offer 2 for 1 etc when you add in the scratch resistant coatings etc which come as standard at D&A there doesn't seem much difference .

D &A were recommended to me when I was in despair of finding an optician who understood my needs.

No, I'm not being paid to advertise !!!

[4getmenot]

how much??? Jeez specsavers are well worth any money spent on them.

[gina32]

you dont have to have all the coatings, if you look after your glasses you dont need the scratch resistant coating

[gina32]

i also have quite a difficult prescription to fill and have always found specsavers very helpful and not at all pushy, i was with them for over an hour last time and the girl was very helpful and patient with me

[theonlyone]

I used Specsaver , my specs fell to bits !! went to the local optician who only wanted to sell me mega expensive frames .
A friend went to Asda , and was well pleased , so I tried them
and can't fault them .Designer frames with reactalite vario focal lens and non scratch coating for �165, brill !!!

[gina32]

i went to asda once and couldnt see with the prescription id been given, turns out the optician wasnt even qualified!!