~~~~ing A+ i was born with glaucoma and if it wasnt for a sympathetic optician i wouldnt have got a free eye test, as a result of the glaucoma i have very poor eye sight in one eye, so i cant take any risks with, well done tescos, so everyone reading this get your eyes tested now, no excuse not to now
Tesco is to offer universal free eye tests, providing a service that was available under the NHS at no cost until the 1980s.
The free check-ups for all were scrapped by Margaret Thatcher's government in 1988 under a wide-ranging shake-up in the supply of glasses.
It emerged later that the change deterred many from getting an eye test because of the cost - which today is typically ?15 to ?20.
Tesco's latest bid to extend its reach is to provide the free tests at all of its 131 stores that currently have an optician service.
It will also offer prescription glasses starting at just ?10 in an effort to undercut specialist opticians who can charge up to ?300.
Other schemes thought to be under consideration include an internet estate agent business and cut-price legal services.
Tesco believes its initiative - which will only help those not entitled to a free examination under the NHS - will lead to a sharp rise in the number of customers coming for a check-up.
The NHS pays for free tests for children, teenagers in full-time education, over-60s, those on benefits and those who have certain eye conditions.
That regime will continue, so Tesco can still recoup the cost of offering tests to these groups from the NHS.
Free eye tests have proved hugely popular with the public. The Scottish Parliament reintroduced a system of free universal check-ups under the NHS in 2006 with dramatic results.
Visits to optometrists rose by 64 per cent, according to the NHS, and four per cent of new patients were referred for hospital treatment.
Regular tests can identify a range of conditions such as glaucoma, which could pose serious health risks if left untreated.
Tesco is to offer universal free eye tests, providing a service that was available under the NHS at no cost until the 1980s.
The free check-ups for all were scrapped by Margaret Thatcher's government in 1988 under a wide-ranging shake-up in the supply of glasses.
It emerged later that the change deterred many from getting an eye test because of the cost - which today is typically ?15 to ?20.
Tesco will provide free eye tests through its stores that offer an optician service
Tesco's latest bid to extend its reach is to provide the free tests at all of its 131 stores that currently have an optician service.
It will also offer prescription glasses starting at just ?10 in an effort to undercut specialist opticians who can charge up to ?300.
Other schemes thought to be under consideration include an internet estate agent business and cut-price legal services.
Tesco believes its initiative - which will only help those not entitled to a free examination under the NHS - will lead to a sharp rise in the number of customers coming for a check-up.
The NHS pays for free tests for children, teenagers in full-time education, over-60s, those on benefits and those who have certain eye conditions.
That regime will continue, so Tesco can still recoup the cost of offering tests to these groups from the NHS.
Free eye tests have proved hugely popular with the public. The Scottish Parliament reintroduced a system of free universal check-ups under the NHS in 2006 with dramatic results.
Visits to optometrists rose by 64 per cent, according to the NHS, and four per cent of new patients were referred for hospital treatment.
Regular tests can identify a range of conditions such as glaucoma, which could pose serious health risks if left untreated.
( pardon the pun ) as a rule i avoid their supermarkets they are as dear as sainsburys now, infact sainsburys are probably a bit cheaper now days, i only go into testicles when they have their 20 stella for ?10 offer on, if 1 supermarket chain is hell bent on trying to destroy the corner shops etc its testicles, you should see the amount the over priced tescos expresses they have open in nottingham, and its very rare they get refused permission to open shops anywhere hmmmmm
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