Wednesday 15 June 2022

'Spec'tacular

It's been six years since I last had my eyes tested, yes, six years. I can't believe it either. In my defence I was going to book an appointment when the pandemic hit, we can blame most things on that these days.

I knew already that I'd need some new reading glasses, I have to squint through my old glasses to be able to see anything and I was right, I needed a stronger prescription. I was given distance glasses when I had my last appointment to use when I was driving, but it's well over three years ago now that I got rid of my car and I no longer drive so I don't wear those any more. The optician said I no longer need those glasses if I'm not driving.

So I chose some new frames. Specsavers have a 2 for 1 deal on, you buy one pair at £69 or more and you get a second pair free, which is really handy as I leave one pair upstairs by my bed and use the other pair downstairs and take them out and about with me. I'm not really fussy with the frames, I tried on less than half a dozen pairs before I'd picked these out, and I went for both the same.

It's great being able to see clearly again when I'm reading or doing any close work. I should have definitely made an appointment sooner.

16 comments:

  1. Good for you finally getting new glasses, sounding like you really needed them. I got new ones at the beginning of the Pandemic, as I kept getting them tangled in my mask & broke them. Take care & hugs.

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  2. Nothing beats being able to see clearly.

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  3. I chose my new specs when restrictions were in place, needing to wear a mask and having to place any pair you touched into a box if not suitable. Needless to say I am not happy with my choice of frames and am still wearing my old ones. So glad you are seeing clearly again and your new frames are nice.

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  4. Glad to hear that you were able to get things sorted for yourself. I hope you can enjoy your close work and reading even more now!

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  5. Your new spex look great, Jo. I bet you are so happy to be able to see properly again!

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  6. 69 pounds for 2 pairs of glasses?!?!? My one pair was 500 pounds in NZ! Even at Specsavers for my eyes are 350 pounds there!

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  7. I got some new glasses for close-up and I have to buy children's size. I'm wearing bright pink My Little Pony!

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  8. That's a lovely style of frame you've chosen and it's great that you can see clearly again. :)

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  9. I got new reading specs last year and they look very much like yours but yours were a bargain, mine cost double that and it was for just one pair. I'll have to try spec savers next time. Xx

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  10. Design is not the problem; the lenses are. Tests are not science, and sometimes the result is not good.

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  11. I have mine tested every year and usually need new lenses. As to the cost let's just say very expensive. xx

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  12. I wear tri-vocals, have for years and would never be able to go 6 years without an eye exam. I get a yearly exam, but typically only need new lenses every 2 years. I keep a pair for the computer separate from my tri-vocals so I don't have to tip my neck as much while on the computer. Really makes a difference. I get good deals at Costco's, but still have my eyes checked at the Doctors office. Nice neutral frames, that will go with anything you wear.
    Sandy's Space

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  13. They look god Jo.
    Funnily enough I have an optician appointment soon.

    All the best Jan

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  14. Very nice Jo, a very flattering style and so useful for reading all those new recipes you fancy trying.

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  15. I had my eyes tested and new glasses in January, I was called in November but when you are 60 you get a free eye test, so I waited until I'd turned 60 in December, lol. Bonus was I also got 20% off because of my age too, there are some advantages to starting a new decade, ha ha. I couldn't manage without my glasses now, although I only need them for reading but like you I keep a pair by my bed.

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  16. I got new glasses earlier this year after waiting 3 years due to the pandemic. I gave up on Specsavers though... Mum had to go multiple times and still they didn't get her glasses right. In the end, I took her to a local independent opticians and they found multiple things wrong with the Specsavers glasses. Each shop is a franchise though, so I'm sure you won't have the same problems!

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