Leo Tomlinson Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Just had to renew my glasses and I am amazed at the prices quoted , in the end I ordered from a well known High Street supermarket who charged me exactly half of the price quoted by the one i should have gone to , this for the exact same specification . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norbert Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 If you think eye-glasses are pricey then what about monocles, you'd imagine half the price but it's more like double! And don't start me on pince nez... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findlay Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 There are lots of online alternatives which are much cheaper once your have your eye perscription. Poundland do reading glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 I think glasses and dentistry should be subsidised by the government, instead of the TV licence and child care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 11 hours ago, El Cid said: I think glasses and dentistry should be subsidised by the government, instead of the TV licence and child care. Why is it either/or? Dentistry is provided by the NHS, isn't that a form of subsidy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S35_2o21 Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 13 hours ago, El Cid said: I think glasses and dentistry should be subsidised by the government, instead of the TV licence and child care. Don't really understand why this is an either/or question. Dentists can deliver services under contract with the NHS- this is becoming more rare over time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 6 hours ago, S35_2o21 said: Dentists can deliver services under contract with the NHS- this is becoming more rare over time though. If you can get an NHS dentist. I think it needs reform. Free eye tests for all and cheap basic glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, El Cid said: If you can get an NHS dentist. I think it needs reform. Free eye tests for all and cheap basic glasses. Access to an NHS dentist does not mean free. Vouchers for glasses and free eye tests do exist for those in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I read the title as The price of glass eyes!!!!! Should I go to an optician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 On 06/07/2022 at 16:36, Leo Tomlinson said: Just had to renew my glasses and I am amazed at the prices quoted , in the end I ordered from a well known High Street supermarket who charged me exactly half of the price quoted by the one i should have gone to , this for the exact same specification . Space severs prices have skyrocketed. I am getting 2 pairs every 4 year and price is more than doubled than in 2018. I suggest some of the additional health insurance, you can get it from £ 15 PCM and you can claim back part of the expenses for spectacles, dentist etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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