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Opticians independent vs national

JamesN · 2019-06-13 16:40:13

Hi Need to book myself an appointment for an eye test but have not had great experiences with national companies in the past. I’m tempted to go to a local optometrist but their size worries me. I understand the latest tech is going to be expensive so my main concern is that they won’t be able to check as much as the…

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JamesN Posts: 787 Forumite

13 July 2019 at 12:53AM

So just to follow up on this. Went to boots in Stratford on Avon. They were really good. I could tell they wanted me to buy some glasses but there wasn’t the pressure sell there. Though that could be because I’m going for the contact lens trial. Not sure they are for me but interested to give them a go. If they don’t work out I’ll probably get some glasses from them.

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