Children's Optician

[Razzle24]

you don't have to pay for glasses for Children.  You get an NHS voucher.  If your child wants designer glasses/more expensive ones then you have to contribute as the voucher will only cover a certain amount.

[My login is Henrietta]

I would get your glasses from spec savers - with them being children they will be cheaper to replace if they loose them

I was appalled to see that you have to pay for children's specs these days.I'm sure you didn't used to do.

[pirate Princess]

I would get your glasses from spec savers - with them being children they will be cheaper to replace if they loose them

[Rudolph Hucker]

Many thanks for the replies. Being somewhat tardy over the festive period (Mrs H would say busy we didn't follow anything up until today. Sadly Riding's couldn't see us at a convenient time anytime in the next 2 weeks so, to stay local in the first instance, we tried Roger Fisher and by chance got an appointment straight away. Had both kids tested and, to her relief, #1's eyesight was OK. Not brilliant but OK. She was probably tired, or the light was reflecting strangely, when her peers could read something from a distance she couldn't. Obviously will monitor closely to see if there are any similar events, "just in case". Periodic eye tests will also be on the cards from now on.

#2's eyes were also fine but as he's that bit younger that wasn't a surprise. That, and the number of time's he points out stuff in the distance I'd wager a Falcon might struggle to see

Thanks again....

RH.

PS Admin, is there a problem with the spell check feature? It doesn't seem to work on my iPad today....

[JMC]

Mr Glover in Romiley is very good. Especially if child has eye problems.

[My login is Henrietta]

Sadly but predictably, child number 1 is showing signs of short sightedness. Does anyone have any favourable experiences of local opticians and/or specsavers to share as regards to children's eyesight in particular? They

RH.

I use Boots on the main drag in Glossop (only because I'm in Glossop two or three times a week) they seem efficient and there is a good range of inexpensive but well-made frames.

Your child may be eligible for an NHS voucher. Not sure how you obtain one of these but your doctor's surgery may know

[Razzle24]

I take my children to Ridings for their eye tests and purchase my sons glasses from Specsavers as they have more choice and are cheaper.

[admin]

Ridings have been good for us as adults but no specific knowledge as regards to children.

[Rudolph Hucker]

Sadly but predictably, child number 1 is showing signs of short sightedness. Does anyone have any favourable experiences of local opticians and/or specsavers to share as regards to children's eyesight in particular?

RH.