El Cid 194 #1 Posted August 5, 2019 Is that too much? Some give them for free(nothing is free these days) and some charge up to £39 and they lasy between 25-45 minutes. Its ok getting a free eye test, but if they prescribe glasses when you dont really need them, it will cost you much more. When my daughter was a child, she had a free eye test, hardly ever used the proscribed glasses. I believe that the optition was just making some money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rudds1 102 #2 Posted August 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, El Cid said: Is that too much? Some give them for free(nothing is free these days) and some charge up to £39 and they lasy between 25-45 minutes. Its ok getting a free eye test, but if they prescribe glasses when you dont really need them, it will cost you much more. When my daughter was a child, she had a free eye test, hardly ever used the proscribed glasses. I believe that the optition was just making some money. Had a couple of free tests and was told don’t need glasses so no pressure selling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 194 #3 Posted August 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, rudds1 said: Had a couple of free tests and was told don’t need glasses so no pressure selling I had one two years ago, got told I was borderline for driving glasses. I see fine, I can read a number plate at well over the minimum distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol 596 #4 Posted August 5, 2019 Had flashes and clumps of floaters that did not move -nothing really major. 10 days for doctors appointment. Went to Specsavers. The very young receptionist organized the ophthalmologist to see me within 30 minutes. Sent to Hallamshire Eve Clinic straightaway. After six months of bi-weekly visits to the specialist now down to bi-yearly. Speaking as a someone who did not regularly go to the opticians except when there was an "offer", I think I have been very lucky as the vitreol detachment (Very Common as you get older) was about to become a dangerous retinal one. Over 60 eye test is free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest #5 Posted August 5, 2019 6 hours ago, El Cid said: Is that too much? Some give them for free(nothing is free these days) and some charge up to £39 and they lasy between 25-45 minutes. Its ok getting a free eye test, but if they prescribe glasses when you dont really need them, it will cost you much more. When my daughter was a child, she had a free eye test, hardly ever used the proscribed glasses. I believe that the optition was just making some money. £25 is about right- my local optician charges that and if I recall, Specsavers are not far off that figure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Albert the Cat 0 #6 Posted August 6, 2019 If you use a DSE such as a computer monitor for extended periods of time then your employer should pay for your eye test if you request one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 194 #7 Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Albert the Cat said: If you use a DSE such as a computer monitor for extended periods of time then your employer should pay for your eye test if you request one. I have sent an email to my union rep, we are required to use a app on a works mobile phone, its classed as a computer because we are meant to see our pay slips on it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spilldig 176 #8 Posted August 7, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 13:43, rudds1 said: Had a couple of free tests and was told don’t need glasses so no pressure selling I think it depends on where you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 194 #9 Posted August 27, 2019 On 07/08/2019 at 09:35, spilldig said: I think it depends on where you go. I ended up going to Boots, a brand name. They didnt prescribe driving glasses, nor did they say I was borderline, like they did at Specsavers two years ago. I cost me £25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
charliewag 18 #10 Posted August 27, 2019 I get a reminder together with a &10 eye test voucher every two years from Specsavers. I only need reading glasses and on my last test my prescription hadn't changed but I was asked if i'd like some new glasses. I politely refused as i'm happy with the ones i've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
TyneSoft 10 #11 Posted September 5, 2019 What about dentists who charge about £22 for a 5 minute check-up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid 194 #12 Posted September 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, TyneSoft said: What about dentists who charge about £22 for a 5 minute check-up? They are meant to clean you teeth too, mine always does, although it can be £40 for a deep clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...