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Eye test and glasses

Hi,

Not sure if this is the correct place for this thread but I'm looking to get my eyes tested. I will need glasses and i was just wondering where the best place to go.

The opticians near me:

Asda
Vision express
Boots
Optical express

plus some local independent ones as well.
I love MSE freebies and comps. Thanks posters

Comments

  • nonnatus
    nonnatus Posts: 1,458 Forumite
    Hello,

    In most national magazines and Sunday Supplements, Boots are printing a voucher to Get an eye test at one of their opticians for just £5. I have just used it and had no problems. They also have offers on basic specs and the prices are great,

    good luck
  • Boots are good for eye tests, Asda are good for glasses.

    If you are on various different benefits you get a free eye test anyway.

    If you are brave enough, and your prescription is fairly simple (not varifocals etc) you could go round trying some on in the various opticians to see what suits you and what fits you and get some online, there's a few links on here if you search for spectacles or the suchlike. In all honesty though, I would probably buy in a shop for the first pair so you would have better recourse if you were not happy with them.
    What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare
  • lrb_2
    lrb_2 Posts: 50 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited 4 September 2011 at 8:45AM
    Hiya,

    According to Martin you can get a free eye test at Tesco. This is the link ( moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-eye-tests-uk ).

    Lx
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