Eye Exams

[Blurry]

Based on the headaches and fuzzy vision I'm starting to get when reading, I think it's probably time for an eye exam.

Never having had problems before, I have no idea what to do about it, so I'd be grateful if someone could answer a few basic questions for me...

What opticians are there in St Andrews?
Can I just go in and ask for an appointment?
Does it cost to have a check up, and if so roughly how much?
If it does turn out i need glasses, any idea roughly how much money i'd have to shell out?

Thanks

[Starla]

I go to D&A on Bell St, eye exams are free in Scotland.
Glasses are bloody expensive though!

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[Hevelius]

Quoting Blurry from 08:47, 14th Mar 2008

What opticians are there in St Andrews?

I use Dolland and Aitchison, on Bell St., but I believe there are others.

Can I just go in and ask for an appointment?

Yes.

Does it cost to have a check up, and if so roughly how much?

There is now no charge for eye tests in Scotland. D&A certainly do free ones on the NHS. When I used to have to pay in England, it cost about £20 I think.

If it does turn out i need glasses, any idea roughly how much money i'd have to shell out?

Depends on what lenses you need and what style of frames you go for (I think my current specs cost about £100 all in). I don't want to sound like an advert for D&A, but they have always been upfront with me about prices, etc and have given good advice. I think if you have an HC1 form (e.g. for dentists, free prescriptions, etc) you may be eligible for free or cheaper lenses. Again, whichever optician you choose should be able to advise...

HTH!

[Hevelius]

Quoting Hevelius from 19:53, 15th Mar 2008

Quoting Blurry from 08:47, 14th Mar 2008

What opticians are there in St Andrews?

I use Dolland and Aitchison, on Bell St., but I believe there are others.

Can I just go in and ask for an appointment?

Yes.

Does it cost to have a check up, and if so roughly how much?

There is now no charge for eye tests in Scotland. D&A certainly do free ones on the NHS. When I used to have to pay in England, it cost about £20 I think.

If it does turn out i need glasses, any idea roughly how much money i'd have to shell out?

Depends on what lenses you need and what style of frames you go for (I think my current ones cost in the region of £100). I don't want to sound like an advert for D&A, but they have always been upfront with me about prices, etc and have given good advice. I think if you have an HC1 form (e.g. for dentists, free prescriptions, etc) you may be eligible for free or cheaper lenses. Again, whichever optician you choose should be able to advise...

HTH!

[queen of scots]

I've experienced pretty bad service with Dolland and Aitchison and instead would recommend Govans on South Street (just next door to Rock Sensations). The people that work there are very friendly and prices for glasses are good.

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[maenad]

I didn't know eye tests were free in Scotland. Cool.

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[Hennessy]

Had a routine one recently. I used to wear glasses, even tho my eyes werent that bad I hated blurry outlines on distant objects so I used to wear them all the time. Got my eyes zapped to fix that little problem! Nearly 20/20 now.

When I had to buy glasses they were usually between £60-120, and I usually had to buy a backup but sometimes that would be half price.

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[xsilence]

It sounds like all you need are reading glasses, so you probably don't need to get examined. Some shops will have reading glasses for cheap, as they're only magnifying lenses and don't need to be tailored to each person except in the most drastic cases. Tske a book into a shop, try on a couple, and see what makes your eyes strain less.

Though, if you're worried about your eyes and perhaps haven't been examined in a while, certainly go for an eye exam if it makes you more comfortable.

[Hevelius]

Quoting xsilence from 15:07, 16th Mar 2008
It sounds like all you need are reading glasses, so you probably don't need to get examined. Some shops will have reading glasses for cheap, as they're only magnifying lenses and don't need to be tailored to each person except in the most drastic cases. Tske a book into a shop, try on a couple, and see what makes your eyes strain less.

Though, if you're worried about your eyes and perhaps haven't been examined in a while, certainly go for an eye exam if it makes you more comfortable.

An optician tests for more than just short/long sightedness. They will also check your eyes for any sign of disease/damage - which may just save your sight. Worth making an appointment for a free test, you would think...

[kas48]

I went to the opticians beside Gorgeous on Bell Street. I get contact lenses with them (Direct Debit, delivered to my house) which means that my glasses are half price. I'm quite blind so that's quite a saving!!!

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[Rrrr]

Quoting xsilence from 15:07, 16th Mar 2008
It sounds like all you need are reading glasses, so you probably don't need to get examined. Some shops will have reading glasses for cheap, as they're only magnifying lenses and don't need to be tailored to each person except in the most drastic cases. Tske a book into a shop, try on a couple, and see what makes your eyes strain less.

Though, if you're worried about your eyes and perhaps haven't been examined in a while, certainly go for an eye exam if it makes you more comfortable.

Just go to an opticians it is free.
And who would choose a glasses display over professional advice? An idiot.
These store bought reading glasses are not horrific if you go to an opticians first and get a value from him (eg. -2.5) but otherwise you could make matters much worse.

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[unreg]

I don't this advice is very good.

First of all both eyes may have different focal lengths (if glasses are wrong focal length in either eye you will feel dizzy), then you may have other problems e.g. squint or astigmatism.

Do not save money on glasses. ONCE YOU DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX.


GLASSES WITH THE WRONG FOCAL LENGTH WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT.


NEVER,EVER, EVER, EVER SAVE MONEY/TIME ON YOUR HEALTH

Quoting xsilence from 15:07, 16th Mar 2008
It sounds like all you need are reading glasses, so you probably don't need to get examined. Some shops will have reading glasses for cheap, as they're only magnifying lenses and don't need to be tailored to each person except in the most drastic cases. Tske a book into a shop, try on a couple, and see what makes your eyes strain less.

Though, if you're worried about your eyes and perhaps haven't been examined in a while, certainly go for an eye exam if it makes you more comfortable.

[xsilence]

Geez, guys, I just gave my opinion, coming from someone who has had these exact problems myself countless times, and indeed do require reading glasses. I never suggested that the OP forgo medical help if he/she hasn't been for an eye exam, but as I come from America where nothing is free, I simply offered an alternative if indeed an alternative was desired. If you had read my post to the end, I have not condemned receiving said medical aid by any means.

Chill out.

Kthanx.

Quoting unreg from 23:34, 24th Mar 2008
I don't this advice is very good.

First of all both eyes may have different focal lengths (if glasses are wrong focal length in either eye you will feel dizzy), then you may have other problems e.g. squint or astigmatism.

Do not save money on glasses. ONCE YOU DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX.


GLASSES WITH THE WRONG FOCAL LENGTH WILL DAMAGE YOUR EYESIGHT.


NEVER,EVER, EVER, EVER SAVE MONEY/TIME ON YOUR HEALTH

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