Complex eye Prescription - NHS Voucher

[mrs_nordling]

Just had my eyes tested, and now have a 'complex prescription' of 10, which means I qualify for free eye tests, and I got £13.70 taken off the lenses. Just doing some research on the internet though, I'm wondering should I get something off the glasses themselves? From the website I'm looking at, it seems I should get a discount of £55.10 as well. Maybe I'm understanding it incorrectly, but if anyone has experience of this I'd be most grateful to hear from you!

[york310]

The complex lens voucher its worth only £13.70 due to your high prescription. If you are exempt from NHS charges for any reason such as tax credit your voucher value depends on the prescription and you do not have a complex voucher.

[Mosaic]

Did the optician ask if either of your parents had glaucoma? If they did, or if you told them they did, then this qualifies for a free eye test. This is separate from the complex lens voucher.
I don't know the website you're getting your advice from, but once you get to this level then a bog-standard lens is going to start looking a bit like a bottle bottom, so if this bothers you you need to invest in a high-index lens which costs much more (in the UK). You will probably find if you price these up that your frames cost much less than your lenses, even if you choose a designer frame.
I think that opticians make specs pricing deliberately confusing in the UK, with many of the 'deals' being reminiscent of those sofa companies that constantly advertise amazing not-to-be-missed bargains, without ever telling you the actual normal rtail price.

[york310]

Most opticians now have pretty clear price structures with many having a total price of frames and standard lenses shown. They then have add on prices for thinner lenses, varifocals, etc. To be honest, it is down to the practice to give clear prices and advice otherwise you are less likely to spend with then or return next time.

Can you explain where the £55.10 figure derives from mrs nordling?

[york310]

Sorry, I didn't finish my post. The figure you have is a B voucher obtained by being nhs exempt due to financial circumstances and not a complex voucher.