Please leave comments about optometry services.
Lyn Gallimore
2 years ago
Make the cost of frames more accessible to the large number of the population who cannot afford the charge at some opticians.
Your eyes are as important as your general health and can be affected by many health conditions eg diabetes. Retinal screening is free, and is an excellent service. If a patient isn’t eligible for NHS support for the cost of frames, some patients cannot then afford the cost of a pair of prescription glasses. There cannot be a dual standard service - those who can afford and those who can’t. If private businesses are contracted to the NHS they should supply an equitable service to all.