Eye Test

[buffymad]

Has anyone been for an eye test lately? If so, did you still have to wear a mask/face covering? I’ve been told (Boots Opticians) I’d have to, but know my glasses steam up when wearing a mask so the test wouldn’t give a true result (or I’d have to keep wiping everything down every few seconds). I did mention this but was pretty much told tough luck! Just wondered if all opticians were the same?

[buffymad]

In Boots they still use the frames where you slot the lenses into (which I prefer). Have tried many masks and the washing up liquid on specs etc but still steam up. Very annoying in shops (sorry everyone who has to go round me while I wipe them lol) but prob even more so if this happens during actual eye test. I may try asking a few local opticians what their procedures are. Otherwise I’ll have to stick to scratched and tired glasses for a good while yet, boo hoo!

[queen 1954]

I had my eyes tested in specsavers in july.I chose to wear a mask although i was told i didn't have to.Like alot of people the steaming up was driving me crazy.Then i thought i would try a strip of double sided tape behind the top of the mask and the press it around my nose and under the eyes to form a seal and that has worked well.I wear the disposable masks so they are very breathable but you need to use a good quality tape otherwise it comes off,worth a try at least.