First Glasses Prescription

Uncle_Pennybags

Hello all. I went to Vision Express for an eye test that was paid by work.

Based on my test results, the optician recommended:

*Glasses
*Multifocal
*Sunglasses
*Non-prescription

During the test I explained that my eyes were quickly becoming tired at work when looking at a computer screen, that I was misreading emails and that I am beginning to find reading books a bit tiring. She got me to show her the typical distances between my eyes, computer and books. She mentioned blue light protection from VDUs and lenses to support reading from screens and books.

After the test, I met a sales agent who confused me. I sensed that there was some sort of disconnect between her and the optician's advice.

She suggested this type of lens: 1.5 LIFESTYLE READER; Single vision. She described an Eye Care Plan whereby I'd buy two sets of glasses with the same lenses on a monthly contract.

Is there any connection between the optician's recommendations and the sales suggestion?

On the subject of the brand of glasses, I typed the model's code into a search engine and I found it for less than half VE's price at Opticians Direct. Is this firm reputable?

Rodders53

What is the 'script you were given after the eye test?

Distance?
Reading?
Intermediate (VDU)?

That will likely determine what specs you need to have; and any alternatives you may want to consider.

Basic readers with no astigmatism prescription are off the shelf types.  Basic +1.5 Dioptres readers are as cheap as chips.

Go back if you are unclear on what you need to have (to see safely, reduce strain when reading/using a VDU)...  It's that advice that you pay for when buying glasses at a local Opticians.

Uncle_Pennybags

Thanks Rodders, here it is. I have no idea what the numbers mean but I didn't sense that the sales agent took much notice of the prescription. 

PterionPterion

You have multiple options. 
Either single vision just for near OR computer 
Or varificals 

born_again

Uncle_Pennybags said:

Hello all. I went to Vision Express for an eye test that was paid by work.

Based on my test results, the optician recommended:

*Glasses
*Multifocal
*Sunglasses
*Non-prescription

During the test I explained that my eyes were quickly becoming tired at work when looking at a computer screen, that I was misreading emails and that I am beginning to find reading books a bit tiring. She got me to show her the typical distances between my eyes, computer and books. She mentioned blue light protection from VDUs and lenses to support reading from screens and books.

After the test, I met a sales agent who confused me. I sensed that there was some sort of disconnect between her and the optician's advice.

She suggested this type of lens: 1.5 LIFESTYLE READER; Single vision. She described an Eye Care Plan whereby I'd buy two sets of glasses with the same lenses on a monthly contract.

Is there any connection between the optician's recommendations and the sales suggestion?

On the subject of the brand of glasses, I typed the model's code into a search engine and I found it for less than half VE's price at Opticians Direct. Is this firm reputable?

With our exclusive Eyecare Plan, you can pay monthly and get more for your money. You can choose two pairs of glasses from just £5.70* a month with an interest free loan.

*£85 minimum spend per pair. Conditions apply. 24 month plan interest free. Loan subject to status. Selected stores. Vision Express is a credit broker and not a lender

No. Just buy them outright. Your prescription may not change for years. 

TBH. With a script like that pop into poundland or such & get a cheap pair of the reader glasses. See how they go, when you are sat at computer.

twopenny

Can you turn the brightness down on your works computer screen?
Think there is a blue screen that fits over a computer screen. Anti glare.

But if you are misreading words its possible you need a slight adjustment as shown on the scrip.
Trying some stock pairs on at a store could tell you. Starting at 1.

I can't comment on a particular online firm but my friend bought some online she wears all the time and very happy.They should ask for your prescription details.