Glasgow Mag 0 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thinking of getting my eyes tested. Can you get this done for free in any opticians? Or is it only 'free' if you buy a pair of glasses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 If you use a PC as part of you job, your employers are obliged to pay for your tests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 It's free if you receive benefits, are under 19 and in full time education, are over 60, have diabetes, or are aged over 40 with a family history of glaucoma. Other than that you should pay, although as Craig says, if you use a screen for your work your employer should either be in a scheme to provide you with free eye care or refund you your costs. I'd go to a decent local independent rather than one of the big boys if you feel you don't want pressure selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'd go to a decent local independent rather than one of the big boys if you feel you don't want pressure selling. Would agree with this - I use Specsavers mind and they're fucking shite, they always make my glasses wrong first time so they need to be taken back and done again. Really should go elsewhere. Some of them piss me right off like, a lass from work (a young, slightly naive type) went to get her eyes tested for the first time and needed glasses. She came back and proudly announced that she'd paid £250 or something and only realised this wasn't normal when everyone started laughing - they'd gone and sold her scratch resistant lenses and every other possible 'extra' on top of designer glasses. Obviously seen her coming a mile off, no need for that like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'd go to a decent local independent rather than one of the big boys if you feel you don't want pressure selling. Would agree with this - I use Specsavers mind and they're fucking shite, they always make my glasses wrong first time so they need to be taken back and done again. Really should go elsewhere. Some of them piss me right off like, a lass from work (a young, slightly naive type) went to get her eyes tested for the first time and needed glasses. She came back and proudly announced that she'd paid £250 or something and only realised this wasn't normal when everyone started laughing - they'd gone and sold her scratch resistant lenses and every other possible 'extra' on top of designer glasses. Obviously seen her coming a mile off, no need for that like. thats what good eyesight does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I'd go to a decent local independent rather than one of the big boys if you feel you don't want pressure selling. Would agree with this - I use Specsavers mind and they're fucking shite, they always make my glasses wrong first time so they need to be taken back and done again. Really should go elsewhere. Some of them piss me right off like, a lass from work (a young, slightly naive type) went to get her eyes tested for the first time and needed glasses. She came back and proudly announced that she'd paid £250 or something and only realised this wasn't normal when everyone started laughing - they'd gone and sold her scratch resistant lenses and every other possible 'extra' on top of designer glasses. Obviously seen her coming a mile off, no need for that like. Last time I went for an eye test, I asked them for my pupilary distance (PD). Got some shitty comment along the lines of "you're not considering buying them off the internet are you, they're a right bunch of cowboys and you'll end up with more eye problems that enough!" Anyway they gave me the details and I ordered a pair off http://googles4u.com/ for £15.... Best pair of glasses I've ever had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Going to get mine done tomorrow, been at work long enough now to be eligible for their health scheme. Might aswell make the most of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg 6 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'd go to a decent local independent rather than one of the big boys if you feel you don't want pressure selling. Would agree with this - I use Specsavers mind and they're fucking shite, they always make my glasses wrong first time so they need to be taken back and done again. Really should go elsewhere. Some of them piss me right off like, a lass from work (a young, slightly naive type) went to get her eyes tested for the first time and needed glasses. She came back and proudly announced that she'd paid £250 or something and only realised this wasn't normal when everyone started laughing - they'd gone and sold her scratch resistant lenses and every other possible 'extra' on top of designer glasses. Obviously seen her coming a mile off, no need for that like. Last time I went for an eye test, I asked them for my pupilary distance (PD). Got some shitty comment along the lines of "you're not considering buying them off the internet are you, they're a right bunch of cowboys and you'll end up with more eye problems that enough!" Anyway they gave me the details and I ordered a pair off http://googles4u.com/ for £15.... Best pair of glasses I've ever had http://goggles4u.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I've used Specsavers for years and never had a problem. You can get designer frames from about £100 and get a second pair of the same prescription free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon_army 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thought this might help a few folks out: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/health/cheap-glasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patrokles Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Over here without insurance I got hit for about 500 quid for a new pair. I only went in to talk about getting different contact lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3960 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Get the fuckers lasered - one of the best things I've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I've used Specsavers for years and never had a problem. You can get designer frames from about £100 and get a second pair of the same prescription free. Yep, got two nice designer frames for £150 today, good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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