Tesco to bring back the free eye test for everyone

[gmb45]

~~~~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 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.

[patkins]

Gmb,a short time ago I saw an ad. for Fair Trade and having read the ad an saw,among others,Testicles(as I like to call them)name as a supporter I said oh oh that lot only trade for themselves. That is why they will recover the cost of the FREE test from the NHS. Ok there`s the argument that they are bringing this service to a more accessable medium (the shopping centre) but their bottom line is to PACK EM IN at any cost. The information that Testicles can gain from this through people divulging their details can be sold on to interested companies. There are documented cases of charities approaching Testicles for donations and Testicles turning to their suppliers to come up with the money while Testicles take the credit.Testicles don`t do FREE.

[gmb45]

Gmb,a short time ago I saw an ad. for Fair Trade and having read the ad an saw,among others,Testicles(as I like to call them)name as a supporter I said oh oh that lot only trade for themselves. That is why they will recover the cost of the FREE test from the NHS. Ok there`s the argument that they are bringing this service to a more accessable medium (the shopping centre) but their bottom line is to PACK EM IN at any cost. The information that Testicles can gain from this through people divulging their details can be sold on to interested companies. There are documented cases of charities approaching Testicles for donations and Testicles turning to their suppliers to come up with the money while Testicles take the credit.Testicles don`t do FREE.

fair enough pat but if this stops just 1 person going blind them its all sound in my books, glaucoma is a nasty hereditry problem which if not caught early enough results in blindness or at the very least very very poor eyesight, plus it detects diabetes amongst other things, i dont shop in tescos because i know their a rip off, but as ive said there must be 1000s in this country risking their sight because maggie thatcher abolished free eye tests in the eighties, hopefully these free tests by "testicles" will save a few peeps eyesights

[patkins]

fair enough pat but if this stops just 1 person going blind them its all sound in my books, glaucoma is a nasty hereditry problem which if not caught early enough results in blindness or at the very least very very poor eyesight, plus it detects diabetes amongst other things, i dont shop in tescos because i know their a rip off, but as ive said there must be 1000s in this country risking their sight because maggie thatcher abolished free eye tests in the eighties, hopefully these free tests by "testicles" will save a few peeps eyesights

Sorry if I offended you gmb. I am aware of theglaucoma disease having had it in my own family. I was coming at this from the Testicles and free slant just meaning Testicles don`t do free.

[bobwill]

your sight is the worst thing you can loose I would think I am so glad i have still got mine even if I have to wear glasses for reading. I agree about free eye tests because its not just eye sight that a good optician can look out for.

[gmb45]

Sorry if I offended you gmb. I am aware of theglaucoma disease having had it in my own family. I was coming at this from the Testicles and free slant just meaning Testicles don`t do free.

none taken m8 testicles are a bag of balls ( 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

[RedSpider]

All very well and but haven't Vision Express been doing free tests for a good while now?
They should all offer free eye tests as they make enough money off the lenses/frames as it is

[gmb45]

All very well and but haven't Vision Express been doing free tests for a good while now?
They should all offer free eye tests as they make enough money off the lenses/frames as it is

dont think so m8, anyway the mrs says there shite, shite made glasses and bad customer services, and the charged her ?10 for this digital image thing that they are doing now of your eyes, ( you get a code and look it up on the net ) why anyone needs it i dont know ( apart from them for reference ) she complained and got her money back, but how many others hayx been stung, spec savers a lot better, and yes they should all do free eye tests but they dont.

[anitacuellar]

is it really free? there is always a small catch!!! Vision Express are doing 10% Discount on prescription glasses and Half price eye test..I think it is good if you need to buy glasses too. They can be quite expensive