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The Cost Of Bad Eyes.
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I am annoyed. Because of my crappy vision (something like -6.5) I am having to spend £240 on stuff 
A 6 month supply of contact lenses is £110 while new special lenses for my glasses are £130. I dont have that sort of money, so Im going to have to mooch it off my parents. Im sure I am not the only one with this problem am i?
On a side note, do you think there should be optition services on the NHS?
A 6 month supply of contact lenses is £110 while new special lenses for my glasses are £130. I dont have that sort of money, so Im going to have to mooch it off my parents. Im sure I am not the only one with this problem am i?On a side note, do you think there should be optition services on the NHS?
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Yes, I am going to uni next month I wont be able to afford these sorts of things very easily
i know nothing about it because as far as i know my eyes are fine, but as a student you might be entitled to help if you fill in a special form thing, im 19 and a student so i dont have to pay for dental costs on the NHS, might be something for eyes too
check the NHS website or something?
I have to get special lenses though thats the thing, otherwise they would be too thick for most glasses.
Glasses cost me around £230 and one pair of specially made conact lenses also cost me £280. And, I'm only 18 :mad:
Ilora x
We have a low income and get help, so it is out there.
bargainous.
I have a friend who as she had severe short sighted eyes got nhs paid laser eye surgery-apparently if your eyes are over -8 or -8.5 you are allowed to have it free-well its taken as a case to a board who can deny or accept it. She told me to ask about it but I just got new specs so am gonna wait a year.