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Free Tesco eye test worth £10

Former_MSE_Archna
Former_MSE_Archna Posts: 1,903 Forumite
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edited 5 May 2009 pm31 6:24PM in Health & beauty MoneySaving
What's it about?

Tesco's doing free eye tests in-store, until 26 May.

The best bit is it’s dishing out 100 free Clubcard points when you take the test, worth up to £1 instore but can be £4 on goodies from the Tesco Clubcard deals brochure. The offer’s valid at all stores with an optician's department.

How to get it

First find your nearest Tesco Opticians, using the store finder. Enter your postcode and make sure you tick the "opticians available" button.

Then simply click on your nearest Tesco and ring its number to book, mentioning the “free eye test offer”. Alternatively make an appointment in store. We have confirmation from Tesco head office that this is nationwide.

Don't forget your clubcard

People who have the free eye test will also get 100 Clubcard points. Remember, never ever redeem vouchers in-store. Redeem vouchers on Tesco's special Clubcard Deals Brochure and points values increase four-fold.

Among options are RAC membership, Alton Towers tickets or a year's subscription. Read a full guide to Loyalty Schemes.

The offer is subject to availability and the 100 Clubcard points are only given if you're taking up the specific free eye test offer, not having an NHS eye test. If you'd normally be eligible for an NHS eye test you can still take up this offer to get the Clubcard points, but you'd then not be eligible to receive the NHS voucher for money off glasses.

You don't have to buy glasses from Tesco

Tesco's offering this freebie as it hopes you'll buy specs or lenses from it if you need them, but this isn't a prerequisite. You often have a right to get your prescription from elsewhere, see the Contact Lens cost cutting guide.

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  • Everyone is eligible for free NHS eye tests at Scottish opticians. But 100 clubcard points and glasses for £15 could swing it Tesco's way.
  • Bronnie
    Bronnie Posts: 4,169 Forumite
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    Is there any difference in what's covered in a Tesco 'specific' eye test and an NHS eye test though?

    Is this Tesco eye test as comprehensive?

    Does anyone know please?
  • hmc
    hmc Posts: 2,483 Forumite
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    so i suppose you could have the free eye test get your points,and if you need glasses, go to your own optition for another eye test to get nhs glasses?
  • An eye test must legally do a number of things in order to check all aspects of your vision and find your prescription. You can take the prescription (The numbers needed to get your glasses) anywhere and if you qualify for NHS eye exam (Income support, benefits, eye health problems) then the so called "free test" is actually an NHS one as they will most likely claim the fee from the NHS. A clever trick huh. Either way, the test is just the same though.

    If you qualfy for an NHS voucher for glasses (a much tighter list than for a free eye exam - usually income support or particular benefit claimers) then the voucher issued will be valid at any other optician.

    In my experience, the real difference between eye exams seems to be the amount of time you spend with the qualified optician and the customer service. Expect to pay more for a longer test and the bells and whistles like a photograph of the inside of the eye as well as a nicer environment, better choice etc
  • ThinkingOfLinking
    ThinkingOfLinking Posts: 11,828 Forumite
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    Thanks for sharing this offer with us. I'll be taking it up definitely (I wear glasses anyway and was due an eye test). If the test isn't comprehensive enough, anyone who is on benefits pretty much is entitled to a free NHS eye test at other opticians. Also if you're on a low income, eg working 20 hours a week at minimum wage, then ask your GP (go to reception, no need for appt.) for a form to apply for a HC2 certificate. Send this off with some recent payslips to prove your income status, they make a decision and send you a cert. back which could entitle you to as much free treatment etc as someone on benefits; eg free eye test plus voucher, free dental care and prescriptions; I know because I had one myself at one stage. The cert. is valid for ONE year for YOU only. HTH.
  • cooki2222
    cooki2222 Posts: 518 Forumite
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    are there any opticians in n.ireland tescos?
  • womble32
    womble32 Posts: 7 Forumite
    Just called the Plymouth (Lee Mill) store to book and they said they have not heard about this offer. The is also no information about it on the Tesco website, so does anyone have any idea how can I prove to them that it is genuine and get the free eye test? All advice welcome. Thanks. :)
  • Experian_company_representative
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    Unless they've changed the Ts and Cs you should note that you have to live in the catchment area of the participating Tesco opticians in order to qualify. My nearest is 3.6 miles away and when I last popped in and checked they told me I live too far away so don't qualify. Maybe worth phoning in advance, unless you're going to Tescos anyway.
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  • Digdug_2
    Digdug_2 Posts: 70 Forumite
    JamesJones wrote: »
    Unless they've changed the Ts and Cs you should note that you have to live in the catchment area of the participating Tesco opticians in order to qualify. My nearest is 3.6 miles away and when I last popped in and checked they told me I live too far away so don't qualify. Maybe worth phoning in advance, unless you're going to Tescos anyway.

    Hm, interesting. My nearest is 5 miles away. Will they ask for any kind of proof of address, or can I get away with lying and telling them I live nearer than I do?
  • crispy2_2
    crispy2_2 Posts: 35 Forumite
    Does this test include a contact lens test, i.e., after the test, can I purchase contact lenses from Tesco?
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