Does anyone know anything about prescription glasses

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 13:13

Could anyone out there help me?

Where is the best and most reasonable place to buy prescription glasses here? They have to be prescription so can't buy them from Mr Pound!

I don't really want to go over the border as I would rather spend my money here but if needs must ...

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 13:17

Akay Optik. Down in the town or on the thru-pass. You will need a prescription.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 13:21

Your UK prescription is universal so, it can be used any where in the world.



Vicki

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 13:41

Got prescription this morning and wondering where to go that was all, thanks.

skybluesam


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 447

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 14:02

Akay optic are very good, make sure and ask for indirim. (discount).

Nick

UPNorth


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 16:49

Akay optic is the best!

mrsgee


Joined: 23/06/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 18:13

We have bought several pairs from Akay Optik using Boots prescriptions. Can recommend them, they are much, much cheaper than the equivalent in UK. They have a huge selection of designer specs, and they are very helpful.

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
14/01/2010 23:23

Akay Optik is reasonable, but be careful. I bought a pair a few years ago and after several weeks of severe headaches I went to my local optician back in England. Found out that the prescription had been completely reversed. After about 6 weeks of emails back and forth I eventually got my money back through the credit card. Must also say that my cousin bought a pair at the same time and his were fine.Think it depends how straightforward your prescription is, mine is quite complex, so perhaps that was the problem.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 07:52

Canada Optic near to astro in girne

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 09:13

I agree Canada optic have a fabulous reputation and reasonably priced. If I remember correctly my neighbour showed her blue book (pink to some) and got a discount.



Chris

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 12:57

Many thanks guys was sorted out yesterday, went to Akay who as you say were very helpful (very expensive even with discount!) but needs must. Now have to wait seven to ten days as they are varifocals and reactolite (I suppose it would have been dearer having two pairs of glasses plus sunglasses). I am most grateful to you all for your input, thanks again.

maggymay


Joined: 04/05/2008
Posts: 701

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 17:43

Hi

Could anyone recommend the best place here to have an eye test

many thanks