Puddleduck
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- Jan 15, 2014
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- On and off for many years.
I've used both an independent and one of the big chains. The independent was not the better of the two and missed a problem. I knew there was something not quite right and got a check up at the hospital (via GP) who found and sorted the problem.
Next eye test a year later and the guy at the chain immediately said "you've had......." as he picked it up right away. I see the same guy every time and he is very careful and through. I have to book a triple appointment slot to give him enough time.
Cost at independent in excess of £500 for one pair "because of the lenses that have to be custom made", chain optician £300 for three pairs and the lenses are the same make and also custom made which takes around three weeks.
Maybe I am just lucky after the unlucky bit.
Next eye test a year later and the guy at the chain immediately said "you've had......." as he picked it up right away. I see the same guy every time and he is very careful and through. I have to book a triple appointment slot to give him enough time.
Cost at independent in excess of £500 for one pair "because of the lenses that have to be custom made", chain optician £300 for three pairs and the lenses are the same make and also custom made which takes around three weeks.
Maybe I am just lucky after the unlucky bit.