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Aye, thankfully I don't need them, putting mine on is a novelty in being able to read small print at distance (6/5 VA).

After a bit of googling both times never came to a definitive answer. Seemed to be either people saying you (or your brain) would adjust to it given time or to descend into geeky discussions on different lens materials. Please post if you find anything that sounds convincing.
 
Glasses are like a good suit, you get in there and have the buggers fitted. Always ask for an honest opinion from the pretty girl too.

This nonsense of buying everything online just compounds the fact people are very lazy these days.
 
High street opticians are up there with car sales men and estate agents.

I once had a quote for some new glasses from Vision Express and they came to over £400 after all the lenses options had been added. They wanted me to pay the whole balance up front then wait 2 weeks for them to come back into store. As if I would. They could have gone bankrupt in that time and I'd have lost the money. Shysters.
 
x-st said:
Just wondering what professional fee you paid for your sight test?
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What I mean is the whole selling side are like car sales and estate agents. The actual optician only tests your eyes.

The £400+ was for some basic glasses with extra lenses options, not including the test fee.
 
LeeUK said:
The £400+ was for some basic glasses with extra lenses options, not including the test fee.
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But that's what I was hinting at. The test fee doesn't cover the professional fee, which is subsidised by the cost of the glasses. It's not a good system, but it's the one we've got, and why the move to online glasses retailers will ultimately end in a poorer service, as opticians can't remain open on the costs of tests alone. You wouldn't expect to see another professional like a doctor or solicitor for £20.
 
x-st said:
But that's what I was hinting at. The test fee doesn't cover the professional fee, which is subsidised by the cost of the glasses. It's not a good system, but it's the one we've got, and why the move to online glasses retailers will ultimately end in a poorer service, as opticians can't remain open on the costs of tests alone. You wouldn't expect to see another professional like a doctor or solicitor for £20.
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Well that is there fault. I've needed glasses all my life and I get my eyes tested every 2 years as regular as clockwork. If they charged £20 per test or £70 per test then that is their lookout. I can't pay more than what they ask.
 
LeeUK said:
I can't pay more than what they ask.
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Which creates an odd dichotomy when you won't pay the money they ask for the glasses. Not trying to catch you out, because as you say it's an industry failing and everyone who needs glasses feels similarly, but the price structure is the way it is not to fleece people, but to maintain the status quo.
 
x-st said:
Which creates an odd dichotomy when you won't pay the money they ask for the glasses. Not trying to catch you out, because as you say it's an industry failing and everyone who needs glasses feels similarly, but the price structure is the way it is not to fleece people, but to maintain the status quo.
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I don't buy new glasses every time I get an eye test. So if I'm charged just £20 for that and they are losing money then how is that my fault. If they charged £70 for the eye test then I would have still paid it as I would still require my eyes to be tested.
 
LeeUK said:
I don't buy new glasses every time I get an eye test. So if I'm charged just £20 for that and they are losing money then how is that my fault. If they charged £70 for the eye test then I would have still paid it as I would still require my eyes to be tested.
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I just want to stress that I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about the system in general. Ultimately if sight test's suddenly jumped up to 70 or 80 pounds people would just look elsewhere, and all you'd be left with would be the pack them in cheap model of Speccies (or other large brands). Which is what people are doing now by buying glasses online. In the end all the good independent practices which actually look out for their customers will close down because they charge more realistic prices, albeit somewhat unpalatable prices in the present buy online climate.
 
x-st said:
I just want to stress that I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about the system in general. Ultimately if sight test's suddenly jumped up to 70 or 80 pounds people would just look elsewhere, and all you'd be left with would be the pack them in cheap model of Speccies (or other large brands). Which is what people are doing now by buying glasses online. In the end all the good independent practices which actually look out for their customers will close down because they charge more realistic prices, albeit somewhat unpalatable prices in the present buy online climate.
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Yes I know.

I actually had a pair of online bought glasses (was actually a free pair from a 2 for 1 deal) reglazed at a local indie opticians a couple of years ago. They run a interest free direct debt scheme which was what attracted me. If more local places did this I think it would attract more people back from buying glasses online as you don't miss a small monthly payment spread over a year-18mth compared to a large chunk in one go.

Also the direct debit scheme wasn't even credit checked so no negative affect on credit file.
 
LeeUK said:
Yes I know.
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Was just making sure! :)

My optician does 9 months interest free credit too (although it is credit checked). To be honest I don't know how they phrase it for you but for me that is a step too far...comes across as a little too eager to pocket your cash.
 
x-st said:
Was just making sure! :)

My optician does 9 months interest free credit too (although it is credit checked). To be honest I don't know how they phrase it for you but for me that is a step too far...comes across as a little too eager to pocket your cash.
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They are basically allowing you to spread the cost over 12 or 18 month with themselves rather than some finance company paying them and you paying the finance company back.
 
beh said:
Aye, thankfully I don't need them, putting mine on is a novelty in being able to read small print at distance (6/5 VA).

After a bit of googling both times never came to a definitive answer. Seemed to be either people saying you (or your brain) would adjust to it given time or to descend into geeky discussions on different lens materials. Please post if you find anything that sounds convincing.
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Will let you know...going to go for another test, should be able to explain things better this time.....

Majority of people here think it shouldn't happen and shouldn't need weeks to get used to it. Lens or glasses fit gettin the blame.
https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/sci.med.vision/HFYfnFUafz8

And then read this...he now sees warped shapes with glasses off and ok with them on!
https://inthelimelight.net/your-brain-is-lying-to-you/
 
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