Eye Test Prescriptions

[jocon]

If I need separate glasses for distance and near sight do I need two separate prescriptions? I am thinking of getting online specs but am not sure what would be required - also, any advice on who to get them from would be appreciated.

[Sqad]

on-line glasses MAY be satisfactory, BUT the problem is that you can't try them on, so that you may be able to see in them, but they are not comfortable.
So if you want to risk "cheapies" then on-line specs might be the answer. However it is always bst to go to the optician to be fitted.
Yes, you will need two prescriptions.

Someone will come along with a website for you.

[hc4361]

One pair of bifocals would suit you but I wouldn't get them online, one millimetre out on the lens and they will be uncomfortable to wear.

[Old_Geezer]

I have varifocals. (One gets used to things not being quite right after a bit.) Once you have your eye tests results I'd hope any competent place could do them for you. I've never wanted the hassle though and if I chose to update I tend to stay with the place that did the test.

[Milo2]

I also have varifocals. I got them because I was fed up of swapping glasses for different things. They take a bit of getting used to but wouldn’t go back to having 2 pairs now.

[hc4361]

I have varifocals, too. There is no way I would buy them online.

[gingejbee]

Varifocals for me too...and I would never consider getting them online.
Who are you going to go to if/when they need fitting/adjusting etc?
You may save some cash, but could end up with weeks of hassle.

[ladybirder]

"Which" magazine recommends Asda. I used them and have varifocals and all the trimmings for £110 including top quality lenses. Two pairs for either £159 or £179, can't remember which. Up until using Asda I had been paying £500-£600 for the same glasses. So ASDA is your answer.

[margarettom]

I have varifocals for normal wear but extra reading glasses, as I find them better when I do a lot of reading' ( I use Specsavers ' buy one get one free ), but I only need one prescription. I would not buy online, as sometimes have to take my glasses back for tightening etc.

[andy-hughes]

I have a very complex prescription, so in-line is never an option for me.

That said, I would never have specs from anyone but an optician, you need a proper eye test and proper fitting for your frames, you can't get those from someone remote.

[netibiza]

I have varifocals and just don't wear them!

[gingejbee]

^^^maybe a bit short-sighted of you to get them? Or, was it long-sighted?

[Calicogirl]

I usually get a pair of 'proper' glasses from a proper optician and get a pair each of spares form these folks. Going to get Laser eye treatment soon so hopefully won't need them :)

https://www.eyebuydirect.com

[CallieB]

Varifocals are a good idea as you only need one pair but they can be expensive. I would use a local optician anytime over an online store.

[ladybirder]

Callieb, as I have already posted, they don't have to be expensive. Asda Opticians are recommended by Which and I paid £110 for one pair of varifocals with top quality lenses. I had my eye test elsewhere before I read about Asda on here and in Which magazine. You don't have to have your specs at the same place as you have your test.

[Sqad]

ladybirder.....do Asda test your eyes?

[CallieB]

ladybirder I meant they can be more expensive than normal glasses.

[CallieB]

Going to a supermarket to get your eyes tested? No Thanks!

[gingejbee]

Although that is true, ladybirder...it was also pointed out in Which? that it can cause problems. If your specs don't do the job properly (ie make you see clearly and be comfortable without visual problems and headaches), there can be the awkward problem of....it it the original eye-test at fault or the dispensing of the prescription? Two businesses involved can make for difficulties.

[Sqad]

But CallieB....if one saves in excess of £400, then what is the problem?

[CallieB]

My problem would be the supermarkets will not attract the best medical professionals will they? You will get a string of newly qualified upstarts with no experience of difficult prescriptions or ocular problems. My eye test takes around 45 minutes and only around half of that is the sight test, the rest is looking for potential health problems. I would not trust a supermarket to do that. Money is no object when it comes to my eye health.