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How does optical benefit work?

Dandelion6 · 2015-05-31 11:11:17

I have confirmed that I have enough PRSI contributions but I'm not sure what the next step is. Can I just find an optician and make an appointment or is there a specific list of places I have to go for the exam? I see that SpecSavers etc offer them but I'm always worried that places like that will just try to sell me…

31-05-2015 11:11am

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Dandelion6

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I have confirmed that I have enough PRSI contributions but I'm not sure what the next step is. Can I just find an optician and make an appointment or is there a specific list of places I have to go for the exam? I see that SpecSavers etc offer them but I'm always worried that places like that will just try to sell me expensive frames!

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#2 31-05-2015 11:18am

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Go into your optician of choice and ask them.

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#3 01-06-2015 7:10am

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Any optician will give you a free eye test under the optical benefit scheme. The frames you choose is up to you to choose and pay for. I have never felt pressured to buy expensive frames, although they do all push the extras like non reflective lenses etc.

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