What Is The Best Place To Buy Affordable Reading Glasses?

[odysseus2023]

I'm looking to buy new reading glasses because my eyes have changed now I'm over 40. I had a search and there are mainstream suppliers like Boots here - https://www.boots.com/opticians/glasses/ready-readers but also other companies which are more affordable like https://just-glasses.co.uk. Does anyone have experience with ordering from either of these online?

[ubasses]

If you only need them for readingand know your prescription go to the Pound Shop.
Mr U buys 5 pairs at a time and spreads them round the house. His optician is quite happy with this. (probably because he makes so much money out of me.!)

[saintpeter48]

They sell reading glasses in most places now, Tesco, Sainsburys etc, you just need to choose what strength suits you for reading, then buy them 'off the rack' at a fraction of the cost of going to Specsavers or other similar opticians, i'm 75 and have been doing this for about 25 years, i only need glasses for reading and it suits me this way, I must've saved a fortune over the years, good luck.

[saintpeter48]

I agree with you ubasses.

[ToraToraTora]

I got a free eye test off specsavers then bought them off Ebay, cheap as chips.

[gingejbee]

The problem (as you get older) with buying reading specs in a supermarket or similar, is that you skimp on sight tests and eye-health check-ups. There are lots of conditions that can be picked up by having an eye-health check-up (mine was just £10 at Specsavers)...and I have been referred to a glaucoma-screening clinic at the local hospital.
So, you can save some cash - but at what cost to your sight?

[ubasses]

You do not skimp on the eye tests, once you have your prescription from the optician, and there are no other problems, just take the prescription away and go somewhere cheaper.

[rosyposy]

How do I get rid of lots of white marks on the brick drive, very unsightly, I thought it was the birds causing but really don’t see them around. My neighbours don’t seem to get them but their drives are concrete

[jno]

if you get worse glasses, you won't be able to see it rosyposy ... but could it be efflorescence from the bricks?

[smurfchops]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11737681/MISS-MONEYSAVER-reveals-spectacular-savings-specs.html

[barry1010]

rosy, is it the lichen commonly called chewing gum lichen?

[rosyposy]

Sorry I think I have posted this in the wrong place but I don’t think so Barry, it is more like white paint, yes might just put sunglasses on too Jno
It seems to be where the sun has been, at the back of the drive where sun doesn’t reach it is clear. Thank you both for replying.

[Canary42]

I used to go to Poundland, but unfortunately my eyes are now different from each other so reluctantly i have to use prescription glasses (or read with one eye only).

[barry1010]

rosy, could it be efflorescence as already suggested? https://www.modularclayproducts.co.uk/news/uk-bricks-efflorescence-explained/

[Canary42]

///There are lots of conditions that can be picked up by having an eye-health check-up///

I heartedly endorse that My last check up suggested a TIA* and got me an immediate referral to hospital who did a head scan and discovered I had indeed suffered a TIA. They put me on medication straight away to prevent a possible further occurrence. And owing to permanent sight impairment (which the check up revealed) I can no longer drive.

So remember, eyes can be a window on your health, get them seen regularly.

*TIA A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke" is caused by a temporary disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.

The disruption in blood supply results in a lack of oxygen to the brain.

This can cause sudden symptoms similar to a stroke, such as speech and visual disturbance, and numbness or weakness in the face, arms and legs.

[bobbinwales]

rosyposy- your best starting a new question rather than joining in a existing thread on a unrelated topic. I see you been around for along time on AB with lots of past questions so I not sure whats gone wrong here

[ladybirder]

Go to Asda Opticians with your prescription or without it. Look them up.

[fender62]

what i do is take some reading material and go to cheapest shop, and try on a few pairs till you can read whatever you brought, book magazine or even whats on your mobile phone, never paid more then £3.00 or less.. been doing it for years.