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Glasses Direct Varifocals - Good and Bad Experiences Please
Hi Please can MSE'ers post good and bad experiences with this company with regard to varifocal lenses. I have today requested a home trial. Specsavers quoted me £225 for rimless including add-ons, thinner lenses, protective coating etc, however I believe that included a discount for a second pair of single vision…
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High prescription glasses advice
I have a really high prescription (-11 / -13) and need some new varifocals. I want the lenses as thin as possible, and was looking at 1.9 glass lenses, but have been told they will be incredibly heavy. My current glasses are 1.74 plastic. I would really appreciate any advice/experiences regarding 1.9 glass lenses,…
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Oil Diffuser or alternative
Hi all I been thinking about getting diffuser but wondering someone can help answer few questions Are plastic diffuser safe ? Been reading mix things about it online not sure how accurate Is there a particular requirement for a diffuser or can just buy any ? E.g some warm the oil before spray others use ultrasonic…
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Any recommendations on collagen powder?
Looking for a marine based powder that's not too expensive!
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Contact Lens
Hi Is there such a place to order contact lens without a monthly subscription? I have had monthly subs in the past but I never use them often. However, I have finished my remaining packs and I have some special events and was hoping somewhere to purchase a pack at a time existed. I had contacted specsavers but they always…
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Can dentist kick me off NHS list without warning?
Hi there, When I tried to make a check up appointment at my dentist recently, the surgery informed me that it had been too long since my last appointment and they had removed me from their NHS list. I know this is becoming increasingly common and do admit it was longer than 2 years since I've seen the dentist (I've always…
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Is Denplan through company worth it?
Hi, I have the option of paying 230GBP for denplan essential which would allow me cash back per year: Examination - 50GBP, Hygiene - 70GBP, X-ray - 40GBP I already go to a private dentist 2 times a year with exam, hygiene and x-ray occasionally which costs roughly 250 per year. I'm not sure if it's worth it to get this…
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Pain when biting down, dentist says can't find the problem
For about the past 7 months a tooth is causing me pain every time I eat when ever I bite down, making discovering the actual tooth causing the pain very difficult, as the pain disappears when I stop biting. The dentist on 3 different visits (the last being 3 months ago) attempted to give me a filling on a lower sided tooth…
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How to get X-ray Images
Has anyone attempted to get images on a CD via their GP? My GP will give me the written report, if they've requested the x-ray. The GP was the one requesting the x-ray, which was done at the local hospital. It's a whole lot quicker to get the written report through the GP rather than the hospital, and was wondering if this…
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Dental charges correct?
My sister has a degree of gum disease and prior to the pandemic used to see her dentist every three months. The dentist would measure the gum "pockets" and, as required, deep clean the affected areas. Her surgery has now re-opened and she saw a different dentist who told her the pockets are no better/no worse than they…
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NHS Temporary Filling from Emergency Appointment Lasted 2 Days
Hi, Went to the dentist 2 days ago as the back side of one of my molars had a piece chip off on some hard food over Christmas. It was an emergency appointment at a cost of £23.80. They did a temporary filling, making the sharp edges smooth at the same time. They said as there is already a permanent filling in the tooth, it…
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Make up remover for theatrical make up
Daughter has just started working as a performer for a tourist attraction. She has to dress in period costume and also use theatrical make up and back-comb her hair for her character. At the end of her shift she has a train commute home so wants to remove the make up and do hair before leaving work. She's very much a make…
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Early menopause
I am 45 and I am experiencing early menopause symptoms, hot sweats I dislike already, lack of energy, increased appetite and I also feel a little more sensitive and emotional. I have not been given anything by my GP as she wants me to go a couple of months to see how I feel, which at the moment I am fine with. Just after…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2022
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to VALM for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots…
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Looking for a good rose soap....
Just come back to the world after the pandemic to find Crabtree & Evelyn, my long standing indulgence for body stuff has changed from delightful feminine to eco unisex. I had stocked up from closing down sales and charity shop unwanted Christmas presents so not needed till now. I've got some Yardley soap but it's practical…
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NHS dental charge/England Wisdom tooth
I'm aware about the 3 levels of payment. I go to a NHS dentist re my teeth A year ago I had a loose wisdom tooth removed and it came out with a slight pull - they charged me 90 quid I was told beforehand but did nothing as it was the tier 2 price. I have an appt next week Monday for another wisdom tooth ie the one next to…
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Private dentist - to pay or not to pay..........
Having
had a NHS molar extraction some 10 weeks ago, I then had to have some
roots removed privately 3 weeks ago by a dental specialist at some expense. It was very sore
for the first 2 weeks then was less so last week. On Friday, a small infection was found which I am now taking antibiotics (4 days in out of
5) which seem…
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NHS free eye tests for over 60s
Why does my optician make an additional charge?
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NHS Crowns
Hi, I pop on here every few years when something else goes wrong with my teeth. My 2016 "Groupon" implant is still going strong. My ongoing issue is that my molars have had it! I paid over £1,000 the other year for a specialist to root canal a 20 year old crown which seems ok so far. I have 6 others left with two being…
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Medical records deleted aaagghhh
Hi has anyone else had their medical records in the UK 'accidentally' deleted? What's your advice and do I need to get no win no fee layers involved ? FYI sent emails and letters to the GP address , no reply Vince
