NHS Eyetest

The_Fiddle_Man

Visited a major high street opticians in July and a slight change of prescription meant new glasses. Eye test was NHS free one, so I obtained some glasses with the NHS voucher. I also bought another 2 pairs on the BOGOF offer, and got some new lenses put in sunglasses.

Now in the past few weeks, I am getting headaches and having to take the glasses off to read things close up or even watch TV.

Will I be able to get another free eye test to see if my prescription has changed again. Optician last time referred me to hospital for Glaucoma checks as pressure was high at back of my eyes, but I got the all clear.

sheramber

You would need to discuss this with your optician. If he decides a further test is warranted then you won't have to pay.

peachyprice

If you're having problems they usually do the test again for free.

dirty_magic

I went back after nearly 3 month last time because I couldn't get used to my new prescription. They retested for free and swapped my lenses for free with a slightly different prescription. That was at specsavers.

teddysmum

dirty_magic wrote: »

I went back after nearly 3 month last time because I couldn't get used to my new prescription. They retested for free and swapped my lenses for free with a slightly different prescription. That was at specsavers.

Specsavers changed a lens for me, some years ago, as my brain couldn't cope with the full strength needed, causing me to flinch away from 'open' wall cupboards, which were not open. (Illusion caused by curvature). However, I don't know whether they would be willing to change three pairs.


You do, with age, find that you need to remove distance glasses to read or use a computer. (I can't be bothered with constant swaps to reading glasses).


I have my tests at Specsavers and though my prescription had changed, slightly, the person who did my test said I need not buy new glasses, unless I actually wanted a change.