Eye Test, Contact Lenses & Glasses

thenry · 09-05-2013, 20:38

Could I have some advice please. I need an eye test but I'm unsure who to go to. I of course know of specsavers, optical express, boots and vision.. something

. I don't want to wear glasses 24/7 so I was thinking contact lenses but again I haven't got a clue what to ask, do

alferret · 09-05-2013, 21:10

I go to specsavers, don't need glasses so I don't know about options. Do you wear glasses at the moment?

thenry · 09-05-2013, 22:15

No. I've never had my eyes tested or worn glasses or contact lenses. For the last year I've had trouble seeing things at a distance and yesterday I thought something grey was brown.

**Damien** · 09-05-2013, 22:18

Go to who you want really. I don't think there is a big difference between the high street brands. If you get prescribed glasses, which seems likely, you won't to have to wear them 24/7 unless you want too. They can tell you what to ask about contact lenses.

Just go into the store and ask for an appointment. They'll take it from there

09-05-2013, 22:22

I'm short sighted, I only wear them for driving or at the cinema. Depressing though when I take them off and everything goes back to murky-blurry vision. I go to a local optician so not much help there sorry.

danielf · 09-05-2013, 22:26

I went to SpecSavers for my last pair, and I was surprised just how much cheaper they were than the local on I used to go to. I was impressed. Not going back to the local one

thenry · 09-05-2013, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Damien

Go to who you want really. I don't think there is a big difference between the high street brands. If you get prescribed glasses, which seems likely, you won't to have to wear them 24/7 unless you want too. They can tell you what to ask about contact lenses.

Just go into the store and ask for an appointment. They'll take it from there

I don't mind glasses but I'd like to avoid wearing them and instead opt for clearer better vision through contact lenses 24/7. i did just go onto specsavers site and they have a load of brands, pricing, i dont have a clue and then theres something about curve. I'm guessing thats something which will be found out through an eye test.

Do you have contact lenses? do you know which brands are best or is it each ot their own?

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Originally Posted by Jameseh

I'm short sighted, I only wear them for driving or at the cinema. Depressing though when I take them off and everything goes back to murky-blurry vision. I go to a local optician so not much help there sorry.

I'm short sighted too

i think

yeah thats something I want to avoid, if i can have clearer vision 24/7 through contact lenses I'd rather that than some annoying pair of glasses.

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Originally Posted by danielf

I went to SpecSavers for my last pair, and I was surprised just how much cheaper they were than the local on I used to go to. I was impressed. Not going back to the local one

thanks mate

i have been checking Specsavers although the choices and all makes my mind spin.

danielf · 09-05-2013, 22:32

Personally, I've never had lenses. I don't like the idea of the faff putting them in and taking them out (or forgetting to take them out when ******ed). Plus: I like the intelligent look

thenry · 09-05-2013, 22:37

I was in Boots once with a friend sorting out his eyes. I tried a few pairs of glasses on which were on display. they didn't look good on me

LondonRoad · 09-05-2013, 22:38

Specsavers, and most opticians, have a free months trial for contact lenses.

I quite like Specsavers website too. You can upload a picture of yourself and "try on" different glasses.

Make an appointment for an eye test and they'll give you good advice based on your needs. I used specsavers for the first time this month and found them a lot less pushy than Boots were previously.

**Hugh** · 09-05-2013, 22:43

Have to agree re Specsavers - buy one pair, get second pair free, so I bought a nice pair of titanium rimless glasses, which were under half the price of my local optician, and got a spare pair as well.

I was so pleased that I went in again this week and got two pairs of prescription sunglasses for my summer hols, both Tommy Hilfiger frames, one aviator style, and the other Wayfarer style, total price £125.

Bargain.

thenry · 09-05-2013, 22:46

thank you everyone. i'll get an appointment made with Specsavers

LondonRoad · 09-05-2013, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Hugh

Have to agree re Specsavers - buy one pair, get second pair free, so I bought a nice pair of titanium rimless glasses, which were under half the price of my local optician, and got a spare pair as well.

I was so pleased that I went in again this week and got two pairs of prescription sunglasses for my summer hols, both Tommy Hilfiger frames, one aviator style, and the other Wayfarer style, total price £125.

Bargain.

How many eyes have you got?

I'm picking up a couple of pairs tomorrow, one pair of varifocals and and the other pair varifocal sunglasses. Total cost to me £74. I'm lucky that my employer covers the cost of lenses and £25 towards the frames.

Stephen · 09-05-2013, 23:32

I'd go to Specsavers too. Buy one get one free is a great deal. Can also get one pair made as sunglasses.

Contacts can be good but I can never wear them for more than 8-9 hours.

Just easier wearing my glasses all the time.

coulsontom · 09-05-2013, 23:45

I use Specsavers but they're all franchises anyway so it all depends on who's running it.

I have glasses and contact lenses, had lenses for 7 years.
I recently got a very small style on my left eye which took a while to disappear, and since lenses have been a bit annoying but on the whole they're v good.

If you're going to be sat in front of a computer screen for long periods tho, you can develop headache's, I do, but depends how strong your prescription is I suppose.