And do they require a prescrition to give you new lenses, if you have an idea what strength you need?
Is it very expensive there for this kind of thing?
2007-11-18 09:40:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
I am an American traveling in the UK.
Thanks for your answers.
2007-11-18 09:42:11 · update #1
How much do you pay on average for contact lenses as well??
2007-11-18 10:15:26 · update #2
Don't know about the rest of the UK, but an eye test is free in Scotland, and you will be given the prescription for new glasses if required, you can get them at any optician or an independent such as Spectacles Direct, which is where I go as they are much cheaper than opticians.
http://www.spexuk.com/index.php?main_page=index
2007-11-18 09:51:46 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, I wear glasses and the last place I went to now write to me regularly to remind me that I have not had an eye test for 4 years. They say that I can get an eye test for £10. That is all very well, but what about the frames and lenses? I can't afford £200 or £300 or whatever they charge. So I am going on with my existing glasses. I KNOW that if I go for the eye test the optician wil tell me that I need new glasses. Everyone is selling something all the time.
Anyway, I can read a newspaper, I can read the text on the internet, so I will go on until I have to admit defeat ...
Opticians are as competitive as everyone else, so you will find that the cost of an eye test will vary enormously. They all want your business.
2007-11-18 09:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies what you pay the region the place i flow is £20 for eye examination yet I declare this decrease back in a wellness center fund. They propose to get your eyes checked ever 2 years and supply you with a sparkling prescription climate you eye sight has replaced or no longer - in case you prefer glasses/touch lenses based what sort you %. is variable on what it costs - the place I stay we've a place that does frames and glasses at a million/2 the fee of an opticians - desire this facilitates
2016-10-17 04:44:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It costs £15 for an eye exam. Opticians will only supply lenses from a prescription, which they issue after the eye test is completed.
2007-11-18 09:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
about £15 for a eye test unless you are over 60 then it is free you do need a prescription that is done by where you have your eye test you buy your frames and lenses separately and if you shop around you can get them for less than £100 if you want designer frames then be prepared to be ripped off
2007-11-18 13:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by idac123 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi, it will depend on the type of test. a normal site only test 15-30 UKP - 30-60USD
if you need checks for glaucoma or other conditions this will increase.
yes you will need a prescription for some types of lenses. you can get glass on the net in the uk for about 30usd
2007-11-18 09:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mike M 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's about £30 for an eye test. But may be dearer in the south. Sorry I'm not sure about the lenses etc as I don't wear glasses.
Some people can get it free IE those on benefits and these who have certain eye illness in their direct family.
PS I know this as I went a couple of weeks ago.
2007-11-18 09:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by cleocat76 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
most big chain `s of opticians offer free or very cheap eye tests its the type of lens and frame that relates to cost
2007-11-18 09:52:11 · answer #8 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its £15 for an eye test
2007-11-18 09:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by not today thanks 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
free in scotland,u get the perscription and you can buy wherever u want,i get my contacts from asda online half the price of specsavers
2007-11-18 10:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋