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Title: Buying specs online
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2010, 02:02:56 PM
I know we have done this before, BUT have an eye test next Thursday. SO I send the readings to some online company (who?) and it all werks out fine??
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2010, 02:37:11 PM
Snoops will be along in a minute and give the answer...  ;)

I said 'Snoops will be along in a minute and give the answer...'
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2010, 02:41:02 PM
pardon?
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 29, 2010, 02:47:49 PM
Google "specs online" there are thousands of them.
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2010, 02:49:27 PM
Google "specs online" there are thousands of them.

He can't see the screen Uncle...  noooo:
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 29, 2010, 02:50:06 PM
Oh.


Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2010, 02:51:47 PM
 Shrugs:
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Snoopy on September 29, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
I use "Glasses Direct" on-line. Get your prescription and enter the details when prompted by the site.
Their site makes it easy and tell you how to get the right measurements for your new specs. They also offer a guaranteed replacement if you find they don't fit.
They used to be the cheapest on line but have gone a bit poncey of late with new "designer" styles but are still cheaper than Spec Savers.
The whole family now uses them (apart from Minimus as he doesn't need glasses)

I would not personally use anyone else.

SWWLTBO buys her contact lenses on line from some company in the Channel Islands but has specs, tinted for driving and plain for sewing and close work. Contacts are worn during the day.

Once you use them, like every other on-line company they send you regular catalogues through the post.
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Just One More on September 29, 2010, 06:53:04 PM
I use Glasses Direct too, no problems whatsoever. I don't know if it's for all prescriptions but online opticians need the "pupillary distance". Most High Street opticians don't give you this because they know that the online opticians need it. You are entitled to have it, so ask them to add the dimension to your prescription, it'll save a return journey
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2010, 06:56:35 PM
I told you Snoopy would know!  cloud9:

I said "I told you Snoopy would know!"
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 29, 2010, 07:32:34 PM
Google "specs online" there are thousands of them.

He can't see the screen Uncle...  noooo:

Shouldnt be a problem, wasnt his computer talking to him at one point?
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2010, 07:33:51 PM
I use Glasses Direct too, no problems whatsoever. I don't know if it's for all prescriptions but online opticians need the "pupillary distance". Most High Street opticians don't give you this because they know that the online opticians need it. You are entitled to have it, so ask them to add the dimension to your prescription, it'll save a return journey

gOOD INFO!
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Snoopy on September 29, 2010, 08:24:40 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

Polish guy goes to the optician who says can you read that chart?
Polish guy says "Read it ~ I used to live next door to him!"

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dizziness-and-balance.com%2Fimages%2Feye-chart.jpg&hash=c44d72e8c549aa5be1267dbb8ce8ff9512935f07)
Title: Re: Buying specs online
Post by: Barman on September 30, 2010, 03:20:13 AM
;D ;D ;D

Polish guy goes to the optician who says can you read that chart?
Polish guy says "Read it ~ I used to live next door to him!"

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dizziness-and-balance.com%2Fimages%2Feye-chart.jpg&hash=c44d72e8c549aa5be1267dbb8ce8ff9512935f07)

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