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Changing opticians?
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I have recently moved and when I was in Plymouth, I went to Specasvers; but there doesn't appear to be one that close to me. (West Hendon/Colindale)
The closest ones are Boots & D&A. How would I go about changing opticians? I'm due for an eye test in April. (the eltter I got last week says I'm overdue - but had one done at the eye infirmarye arlier this year)
Also, does anyone know what Boots and D&A are like? Are they any good?
The closest ones are Boots & D&A. How would I go about changing opticians? I'm due for an eye test in April. (the eltter I got last week says I'm overdue - but had one done at the eye infirmarye arlier this year)
Also, does anyone know what Boots and D&A are like? Are they any good?
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Not really sure how you're meant to change opticians... I changed when I was quite young and so just turned up at the new one and started having appointments there. I suppose it was that easy because I didn't have much 'eye history' as I'd only just started seeing the first one quite recently anyway. Guess you could pop in to your local one and ask how it would work.
I use D&A and they're fine =] I actually switched from specsavers because I didn't like them =P. Guess it's just personal experience and preference though.
I really ought to have an eye test... it's been a few years
Or ring up your old one and ask what to do.
I doubt there would be much use to old history, unless there is something very complicated - I'd expect the new one would need to do their own examinations anyway, rather than rely on notes from elsewhere. And of course you would tell them of any conditions you know you have.
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I've pretty much been to a new one every time, since I was a kid. I go to whoever has the best offer on :thumb:
They ask about your history, but they don't need to see your previous notes or prescriptions or anything.