Are Eye Tests Good Value?

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Eye Tests are important, but you want to ensure you get the best price from a myriad of services.

"Free" sounds great but is it always the best offer in the long run?

Free looks like an unbeatable price. You may have received a free eye test offer from your local Tesco or Boots, and it seems like the perfect bargain. Look again. Leaving aside the question of whether you really want to have an eye test mere yards from the butcher's counter, you'll find that there isn't a single eye test that suits all.

Free eye tests are a great way for opticians to drive footfall to their stores, visual acuity tests are the first test you think of. Stand on the mark on the floor and read from the chart in front with the letters getting smaller as you read down. However this isn't the only test you'll need if you want to ensure you get the correct prescription. Retinoscopy, Tonometry and Opthalmoscopy tests are all required to ensure your eye test is comprehensive enough to provide the correct prescription. And some opticians may charge you extra for some of these additional tests.

Opticians that offer free eye tests may charge you a consultation fee which covers the cost of some of the test. They may also increase the cost of the lenses and frames in an effort to recoup the test charges. Some opticians would like you to book online as it allows them to plan their business and allocate resources better and in doing so offer great discounts on lenses, glasses and consultations. In some cases these discounts can be more beneficial than a free test

Eye Tests are also free if you're on income support or a member of your family has had glucoma. There are also several resources online that you can use to ascertain whether you need an eye test or not. An online eye test can be done in five minutes at work or in the evening and can save you both time and money.

So what does an eye test cost?

Sometimes "FREE" sounds like a bargain but is it, what if you make a special trip to the supermarket and they don't offer eye tests. What if you made a special trip, with the cost of fuel these days it could be expensive and the money you thought you could save has been spent.

Realistically, an eye test will cost you between 10 and 30, depending on your location and your specific needs. With designer glasses costing anywhere from 90 to 200, it's the price of filling the prescription that makes the most difference in the actual cost.


Looking to find the best deal on eye tests visit Optician Eye Tests and use our free online eye test to see if you need a test or not.

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