Free Eye Test

skinflintt

colmil wrote:

I went for an eyesight test over a year ago, I was diagnosed with 'Retinitis Pigmentosa' known as tunnel vision.

I have now had my licence revoked, (having driven over a MILLION miles during my lifetime)

My business is at an end, as is my social life.

I would not recommend anyone to take an eye test, just buy some cheap specs from Wilkinsons or somewhere, otherwise you might end up a total wreck like me.

Once the DVLA get you, you have no chance.

Im absolutely stunned and had to read your post 3 times before I believed that you were serious.

It is truly an awful thing that has happened to you and I have every sympathy but surely you are not saying that you should be allowed to drive despite being a severe danger to other road users? I hope your reaction is just shock and that you no longer take this incredibly selfish attitude. What about when (Im not even using the word "if" here) you cause an accident and injure or kill someone? How many lives would be ruined then?

Many people here would be horrified about how many people we see that cannot see properly to drive or that refuse to wear their glasses for driving. Unfortunately it is left to the person concerned whether they notify the DVLA if their sight is poor (though their insurance will be invalid if they get caught and they will be prosecuted) and the roads are full of these selfish lunatics. Next time anyone has an accident that wasnt their fault and the other person says they didnt see them - they mean mean "cant see them". Food for thought and worth checking with the police

Rant over, sorry to all those who wouldnt dream of doing this.

By the way, Im not illiterate but my apostrophe key doesnt seem to be working

spoooky

If anyone has a free unwanted eye test voucher that needs a home, please pm me, I will gladly pay for any p+p costs

aurora_borealis_2

Does anyone have any free eye test info please?

Edna_Bucket_2

the D&A free campaign has just ended - I can only see a half price one at present:

http://www.danda.co.uk/opticians/promotions/voucher.asp?campaign=58

Based on previous experience and if you've got a bit of patience, if you change that number at the end on the URL you might find a free one!!!

Edna_Bucket_2

The free one expired yesterday - might be worth keeping an eye on the link though to see if they update it:

http://www.danda.co.uk/opticians/promotions/voucher.asp?campaign=1868

fazila12345

:mad:

I can not believe that buying glasses in this manner is advocated. Although considered as purely a money making scheme, glasses as well as contact lenses are in fact medical devices necessary for some to obtain good vision. I'm disgusted that members of the general public are willing to pay over £300 for a mobile phone, or £100 for a pair of jeans, yet consider the cost of glasses extortion!

A lens has prescription because it is bent. For this reason, the 'best' vision is obtained through the optical centre which must be centred correctly. For some people with a low prescription, incorrect centration may not cause such a devastating effect. However, most will experience headache and eyestrain.

I have been on the glassesdirect website and it made me laugh to find that the PD is set to 63 for all patients! The PD varies from 50 to 70 and directly influences the optics of the lenses, as well as many other factors which are not considered by this site. :rotfl:

Sub standard lenses are being sold- you get what you pay for.

The price you pay at the opticians is not only for the cost of proucing the frame and lenses, you are also paying for the expert advise of the dispensing optcian who has done a degree to provide you with the correct lenses and frames for your individual prescription and requirements.

I work as a dispensing optician at D&A so if anyone wants good quality spec's we can help you :A

Princessa_2

colmil wrote:

I went for an eyesight test over a year ago, I was diagnosed with 'Retinitis Pigmentosa' known as tunnel vision.

I have now had my licence revoked, (having driven over a MILLION miles during my lifetime)

My business is at an end, as is my social life.

I would not recommend anyone to take an eye test, just buy some cheap specs from Wilkinsons or somewhere, otherwise you might end up a total wreck like me.

Once the DVLA get you, you have no chance.

Hmm, end up a wreck with no social life, or a wreck because you feel so guilty after driving when you shouldn't and killing a car full of kids. I know which wreck I'd rather be.

choolstuff

You are also entitled to a free eye test if you have a compound lens, I get one because my left eye is over + (or is it -. I can never remember) 10. Your optician should tell you. You also get a bit towards your glasses or contacts, mine was about £12 last time. Not a lot but it helps.
I never know whether to be pleased I am saving money or depressed because my sight is so bad!!!

Stiverton

Edna_Bucket wrote:

The free one expired yesterday - might be worth keeping an eye on the link though to see if they update it:

http://www.danda.co.uk/opticians/promotions/voucher.asp?campaign=1868

Good Call! Voucher now available until 30/09/2006. Thanks.

Princessa_2

you'll get cashback by booking your appointment through quidco, too