Opticians

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Does anyone have anything particularly good / bad to say about Boots opticians?

I've always used D&A, which have now been bought by Boots. I'm not going to use my local branch, whatever it's now called, as they messed up my last pair of glasses, and the branch that I went to to get them sorted out isn't there any more as it was too close to a big Boots.

Alternatively, does anyone have anything particularly good to say about any of the other chains, particularly for non-straightforward prescriptions?

(Today, we went for a ride in the woods, and it was lovely and sunny. This contrasted with my journey to pilates, before which I had to send Mike an sms asking if I needed to use the fog lights, and if so how....)

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[bohemiancoast.livejournal.com]

People are often quite rude about SpecSavers, but I've been very happy with our local branch over many years. Their exam is thorough and detailed, their prices are good (especially if you want two pairs). Obviously this is dependent on the quality of the opticians. One thing I particularly like about our local branch is that the front of house staff who help you find frames and fit them seem to really enjoy that kind of work. In the past I've had opticians who seem to think that helping you find a frame that looks fantastic on you is really beneath them.

I now have very complex lenses (varifocals with astigmatism) and they're awesome. There is a little distortion at the very edge of my vision but I think that's inevitable, and I've had none of the issues that people allegedly have when they first use varifocals.

[ramtops.livejournal.com]

Worth mentioning, perhaps, that when Pete was in SpecSavers one Saturday morning for a standard eye test, they saw something they didn't like, got on to Bristol Eye Hospital, and got him in *immediately* for further investigation. I was well impressed (and scared shitless, of course!).

Also, lsat new glasses he had, they talked to him carefully about what problems he had been experiencing, and sold him some sort of "professional" glasses, meaning he only needs one pair instead of the three he was juggling.

[flickgc.livejournal.com]

That is impressive!