Can you get glasses from Specsavers without an eye test?

Can you get glasses from Specsavers without an eye test?

Can you get glasses from Specsavers without an eye test?

Did you know that you don’t need to have your eyes tested at Specsavers to buy glasses from us? Just bring in your prescription from any other optician and you can take advantage of our great prices and offers.

What does Specsavers eye test include?

The vision test (known as the ‘refraction’) includes the use of a letter chart, with different lenses being placed in front of the eye while the optician uses further techniques to fine-tune the prescription. The prescription is the power of lens for the right and left eye which will correct the patient’s vision.

Will Specsavers change my glasses if I don’t like them?

Yes, we want you to be completely happy with your purchase at Specsavers. If you have any concerns within 100 days of the date of purchase, we will put it right. No quibble, no fuss.

How long does it take to get new glasses from Specsavers?

They’ll usually be with you within 10 days of your order, but we’ll let you know if they take any longer. Once you have them, you might need to come into your local store to have them fitted and make any necessary adjustments.

Can you take your own glasses to Specsavers?

Answer: Whether or not you can reglaze into your own frame is not a simple yes or no answer, it is determined by the condition of the frames, their size, shape, curvature and your prescription requirements.

Which is cheaper specsavers or Vision Express?

Specsavers are the cheapest by a considerable distance. But Vision express have a better range of high end glasses and more coating/thinning options.

Do you have to pay for a Specsavers eye test?

NHS-funded eye tests at Specsavers. The NHS, together with Specsavers, will cover the full cost of an eye test for anyone who qualifies (funding does not apply to everyone). In some cases, the NHS will also give an optical voucher towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses.

Do Specsavers put lenses in old frames?

The answer is “it depends”. I’ve asked for this myself and if they have the exact same shape and configuration of frame as your original it can work with your old lenses. If any changes are needed to fit the lenses into the frames, though, and you can get the focus point of the lenses in the wrong place.

Why is Specsavers so expensive?

Why are Specsavers glasses so cheap? – Quora. Their business model relies on high volume and relatively low margin. They wholesale their own frames and have their own lab make lenses which reduces their cost compared with independent practices which must acquire frames and lenses from suppliers.

Which is better for eye test boots or Specsavers?

As far as I know Specsavers are just as capable as Boots as far as testing is concerned. I suggest you go to both, try out their frames, and then stick with whoever has the frames you prefer or wish to pay for. Not much point at looking at frames on line, you need to try them out.

How long is a Specsavers eye test?

Answer: It depends on the patient, but a young, healthy person with no apparent problems should take around 20 minutes. Someone older, perhaps with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma or other ailments can take much longer.

Can I get a copy of my glasses prescription Specsavers?

If you have any questions about your prescription or would like a copy of your prescription please contact your local store, or the store where you had your eye test.