countryman Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 First one since I was at school many moons ago, guessing I am not going to be standing reading the the alphabet letters from big to tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Oh yes you will ! Plus a lot more I've had tests for 60 years and not much has changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, vmaxphil said: Oh yes you will ! Plus a lot more I've had tests for 60 years and not much has changed I am expecting some sort of Borg head piece like on startrek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Heavy specs just like 60 years ago lots of individual lenses, the tests eye health have improved no end though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 had mine last week, for HGV all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just not Specsavers...they are in the business of selling eyewear....they will say you need stuff that the professionals in Boots say you don't - personal experience on the same day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted October 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, Cosmicblue said: Just not Specsavers...they are in the business of selling eyewear....they will say you need stuff that the professionals in Boots say you don't - personal experience on the same day... great, got an appointment with specsavers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, mossy835 said: had mine last week, for HGV all good My Dad drove artics his entire working life and when an optician once informed him that he was surprised ( given his results ) that he could still see road signs, my Dad replied that he had no problem seeing them, he just couldn’t read what was on them! 😀 ’Time for spectacles Mr ****.’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Seriously, go to Boots, you can book on-line. In Specsavers they almost have you choosing the frames before the eye test, as you'll experience they are in the business of selling stuff - rather than providing a professional service with a no pressure option to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Last eye test I had I ended up finding out my optic nerve was haemorrhaging in my right eye, 3 specialist visits and an MRI to see if I had a brain tumour. I only thought I might need glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 Crumbs, my first eye test at school involved holding a metal letter E and turning it the same way as the nurse. Or is my memory going the same way as my eyesight? Now wear contact lenses for shooting. What little difference it makes to my marksmanship I don’t know but saves me shooting the wrong bird on the shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I saw Ed Lyons for the full eye test experience a couple of years ago - was truly fascinating, a really enlightening experience that provided an insight into what my eyes and brain are up too... I'm cross dominant, and now know that when I shut my left eye my brain takes a couple of seconds or more to figure out it's lost a data feed. The full test isn't cheap, the blow is slightly softened by paying half of it when you book the test..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I’ve found specsaver first class .Test lasted near 1 hour for verifocals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, Scully said: My Dad drove artics his entire working life and when an optician once informed him that he was surprised ( given his results ) that he could still see road signs, my Dad replied that he had no problem seeing them, he just couldn’t read what was on them! 😀 ’Time for spectacles Mr ****.’ 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 I had an eye and ear test at Specsavers but was intrigued to find that I am still good for both. I have difficulty understanding high pitched women’s voices and if I can’t see someone’s lips. Thought my ears had deteriorated significantly but they are both still technically better than “perfect” at hearing which just means I’m just rubbish at listening and I have tinnitus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, dipper said: I’ve found specsaver first class .Test lasted near 1 hour for verifocals Test or sales pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 The lady who does the contact lens tests at our local Specsavers could sell me anything she liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 26, 2020 Report Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, London Best said: The lady who does the contact lens tests at our local Specsavers could sell me anything she liked. I might have met her.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontastic Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 12 hours ago, Cosmicblue said: Just not Specsavers...they are in the business of selling eyewear....they will say you need stuff that the professionals in Boots say you don't - personal experience on the same day... I've had my last 3 tests at Specsavers and they never once tried to sell me anything. My previous test was at boots and on arriving the first thing they did was ask me to take a look at the new range of frames. At the end of the day they are all fully qualified opticians at both chains and hopefully the customers eye health is their number one priority. In both companies I'm sure you'll find staff who are sales driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, countryman said: great, got an appointment with specsavers I have been using specsavers for years and never had an issue or a pushy sales person. I went in to the local independent one on recommendation when we moved house a few years ago, equipment seemed antiquated and when they told me how much the glasses were going to cost I almost choked especially as i normally get two pairs. Specsavers were less than half the price, and don't believe the garbage about them being lower quality mine last about 3-4 years on average and have a hard life! Edited October 27, 2020 by ferguson_tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Got a letter the other day from my optician, he's a local independent but I always get a fiver off my test as we used to play rugby against each other and he's a fellow shooting man, he will always book my appointment when he has a gap in the day as we end up yammering on for ages. My eyes are a bit of a mystery really, in so far as I'm not ready for specs yet, however I'm slightly long sighted in one eye and short in the other, weirdest thing is when I close or cover an eye it doesn't go back to looking straight out... it turns slightly outwards, both sides do this, plays havoc with eye dominance so I have no choice but to close or squint slightly when pulling the trigger. Its good to have an optician who has shooting experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 Well had my test and my eyes are not quite as bad as I thought, apparently I have rugby eyes which explains why I struggle to see the beginning and end of words, a curved vision. This is why I miss so many clays, I knew it, not just a rubbish shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 26/10/2020 at 20:23, Cosmicblue said: I saw Ed Lyons for the full eye test experience a couple of years ago - was truly fascinating, a really enlightening experience that provided an insight into what my eyes and brain are up too... I'm cross dominant, and now know that when I shut my left eye my brain takes a couple of seconds or more to figure out it's lost a data feed. The full test isn't cheap, the blow is slightly softened by paying half of it when you book the test..... I am a huge fan of Mr Lyons, who has just managed to get me some new shooting glasses that have my full complicated prescription without looking like they come from 1972. Seeing Ed for the sports vision assessment was the best investment I made in my shooting. Yes, he helps all those top competition shooters who need the extra fraction of second response time, but his help to those of use who are less than perfect is even more important. It may not have made me an amazing shot but it certainly put me at the start line at the same place as everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 Your list of excuses is dwindling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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