Opticians: Motoring Non-motoring forum

Non-motoring > Opticians	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: legacylad	Replies: 12

View Threaded

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:29

Opticians - legacylad

I've worn prescription glasses for a number of years purely for reading purposes ( weak right eye) and it's about time I bought some prescription sunglasses so that I can read in bright light overseas
I last had an eye test 12 months ago with Specsavers, and there was little change, and as I normally buy two pairs with the cheapest frames, I didn't bother.
Are the large chain opticians much of a muchness, or does anyone have any recommendations please?
Thanks in advance

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:34

Opticians - Zero

I have been well served over the last 20 years by Boots. Full digital retina scan last couple of times out.

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:39

Opticians - Runfer D'Hills

Ah, that would explain the, y'know, "bus" thing...

:-))

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:45

Opticians - Old Navy

I have an annual digital retinopathy hospital check as part of my diabetes monitoring, Specsavers have done a couple as well. With the price of their frames I don't know that the savers bit is accurate. I have not had any problems with buses. :-)

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:47

Opticians - Runfer D'Hills

How are you with steps O.N.

Just out of curiosity

;-)

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:50

Opticians - Old Navy

I have spent a bit of time at sea in bad weather, it would take more than a few steps to knock me over, drunk or sober, but I am not motorway womble shaped.. :-)

Last edited by: Old Navy on Wed 5 Jul 17 at 15:53

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:50

Opticians - Zero

Hey dont knock it. The bus thing is very handy.

I used to get cold calls along the lines of "We understand you have been in an accident..." I reply "Oh yes, the one where I hit a bus with 46 schoolchildren on board?"

The cold calls seem to be suddenly reducing in number.

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:52

Opticians - Zero

>> How are you with steps O.N.
>>
>> Just out of curiosity
>>
>> ;-)

You know Us pensioners now get free eye tests?

Pension? you know the thing you wont get?

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 16:01

Opticians - Runfer D'Hills

>> You know Us pensioners now get free eye tests?

I didn't know that. Good to hear.

Doesn't help to explain their propensity to buy beige clothes and Korean hatchbacks then does it?

;-)

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 16:14

Opticians - Robin O'Reliant

>>
>>
>> You know Us pensioners now get free eye tests?
>>
>>
>>
Five years earlier in Wales ;-)

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 16:17

Opticians - Old Navy

>> Five years earlier in Wales ;-)
>>

Free for everyone in sunny (at the moment) Scotland.

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:48

Opticians - Hard Cheese

>> I have an annual digital retinopathy hospital check as part of my diabetes monitoring, Specsavers have done a couple as well. >>

Likewise.

I have found Specsavers offer a good service and good prices.

Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Jul 17 15:52

Opticians - bathtub tom

I've tried the large chains and found there's a much better service at local, independent opticians. Mine also happens to be an eye surgeon at my local hospital and Moorfields.

Reply to this message | Report message

Forum Version 3.0 - By Khoosys