Eye test coming up

1664kronenbourg said:
It's not the test, it's the cost I'm more worried about. What I really wanted to do was have it checked out first bu65t I was just told to take an eye test. I'm not on benefits so can't have it done on th NHS so it'll have to be done private. It's the cost of the glasses I'm worried about
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What Firestar_3x said, and the test itself should cost around £20-25 (unless your going to Harley street or something)

If you choose to buy glasses at the place that does the test they normal do glasses pretty cheap, Specsavers glasses typically start at the £20 mark.
 
I've having it done at Limelight opticians in the Limelight community hub (Formerly Trafford Library and community centre. I would have much rather have had it done this morning but the only one I could get was this Saturday morning and couldn't have it done on the NHS.
 
Be prepared to bend over for the cost..... Get your prescription and your pupil distance and buy them online.

Unless of course you need varifocals and custom lens, if this is the case bring some lube as well.
 
It ultimately depends on what your needs are as to the cost and what frames you choose. Most high street opticians have a very basic range of frames with lenses included for £20-30 but of course the choice of frame is very limited.

If you went for designer frames, ultra thin and light/reaction lenses etc, it can be easily be in excess of £300 and even more if you're putting bi/varifocal lenses in. Designer frames especially are a lot cheaper online - the Barbour pair I'm currently wearing were £159 in Vision Express - same pair online exactly - £39 with a discount code.
 
mattyg said:
Yeah. Id be more thinking A&E. Than waiting until saturday
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I’d third this. If it is a sudden issue, then don’t wait. Several things can cause sudden vision issues, including various medications.
 
1664kronenbourg said:
It's not the test, it's the cost I'm more worried about. What I really wanted to do was have it checked out first bu65t I was just told to take an eye test. I'm not on benefits so can't have it done on th NHS so it'll have to be done private. It's the cost of the glasses I'm worried about
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You don't have to buy glasses when you get an eye test, and if it's a sudden change the chances are good the optician won't let you get a new pair until they know why it's changed as they'll want to make sure any new prescription is correct (and if it's changed because you've got an infection/something that can be treated with a quick course of eye drops you may not need new glasses).

Without wanting to worry you, you may get a referral to the eye clinic at the hospital if it's a sudden change as opticians (rightfully) take that seriously unless there is something obvious they can see.
Depending on how sudden and big the change is, I'd potentially be calling 111, or the local hospital eye emergency department to ask their advice/get an urgent appointment (although many won't let you self refer they'll want either a referral by an optician, a GP or the normal A&E*), as you don't want to mess with your mk1 eyes.

Make sure you tell both the optician and the techs when you get your eyes tested exactly what has happened, they take any "sudden" changes to eyesight seriously.


*My dad has had a few of those over the years, including one about a year ago when the hospital were able to deal with something he thought was incurable as the symptoms were what he was expecting from an existing issue (lots of eye issues).
 
A friend recently got sparkles in he vision. Was rushed into hospital with a detached retina..... They dont muck about.
I splashed commercial dishwasher detergent in my face a few years back... Stung a bit but drove home... Jumped in the shower 10 mins later it was stinging A LOT.
off to A&E. Jumped the big saturday night queue. Got it properly washed out (with a sucker looking thing that they stick on your eyeball and flush with a litre or two of saline). Given eye drops... Next morning woke up with burns all over my face. Looked like i'd swam through a jelly fish.

Dont mess around with your eyes
 
Worst thing I ever did with my eyes is get petrol in them. It was only a tiny bit but stung like hell.

Good luck.
 
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