Specsavers new prescription

alreeve27

Hello

About a year ago I found I was getting headaches from using the computer at work and had always been told I had a prescription (astigmatism) but only needed glasses if I wanted them, to make things sharper. Last year it was strongly recommended, so I got some for screen use and driving and things are much sharper.

I bought 2 pairs on specsavers’ BOGOF and paid extra for the anti glare coating. Now a year later my prescription has changed and moved on 2 points in one eye and 3 in the other. I have been given the new prescription and spoke to the bloke about it and it costs £39 per pair to redo the lenses and an additional £30 for anti glare again. So for both pairs would be £138.

Having spent £89 for the glasses last year and an extra £30 for anti glare, I already spent £119 and got 2 pairs, although mostly only use one at work.

The guy was trying to push me into getting new frames but I would rather save as much cash as possible and keep the ones I already spent ages choosing last year! Thinking of just getting my main pair done to keep the cost down (as I barely use the others at home). As this was only a year ago I got my first pair, I just wondered whether there’s any comeback on the price? Seems a lot only one year later.

Thanks

Rodders53

Annual retest is unusual. Normal is every two years. For an Optometrist to advise a retest in 12 months means something was half-expected to need attention; and this has proved so.

2 and 3 dioptre changes are large changes though, unless you mean 2 and 3 1/4 dioptre steps?

£120 for two pairs of specs (£10 a month) is probably less than your mobile phone bill.

Specsavers pricing is that new (cheaper range) frames work out less than reglazing old frames. Also means you aren't without specs while the new script is made up. You can always take the script and get specs from elsewhere.

One pair £69+ gets free Ultraclear atm https://www.specsavers.co.uk/offers/free-ultraclear-superclean-treatment

NB. For Display Screen Equipment only use basic specs (and perhaps sight tests) should be paid for by your employer http://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/index.htm and https://www.specsavers.co.uk/corporate/news-information/employers-need-more-help-with-dse-regulations

JGB1955

I've found Asda far better than Specsaver, and would never go back. Have a look at their prices. The optometrist had the patience of a saint!

theoretica

Not Specsaver's fault your eyes have changed - but try to get them to say you need the specs for computer only and as above get your employer to pay.

sillyvixen

theoretica wrote: »

Not Specsaver's fault your eyes have changed - but try to get them to say you need the specs for computer only and as above get your employer to pay.

The OP stated in the first post the glasses are for screen use and driving, therefore they are not VDU specific but for general use. Claiming that they are VID specific is technically fraud, and most employers ask for evidence glasses are for VDU often requiring an optometrists signature and registration number.

theoretica

sillyvixen wrote: »

The OP stated in the first post the glasses are for screen use and driving, therefore they are not VDU specific but for general use. Claiming that they are VID specific is technically fraud, and most employers ask for evidence glasses are for VDU often requiring an optometrists signature and registration number.

Fair point - I latched onto the 'mostly only use one at work' and missed the driving.