eye test in the Algarve

lucylou · #1 (**permalink**) 14th February 2009, 11:06 PM

Can anyone advise me on where I can get a optician to give me a eye test.
I have asked at several opticians if I can pay for a eye test and they all say no you have to buy the glasses from them. I want to buy the glasses on line.

Bevdeforges · #2 (**permalink**) 15th February 2009, 07:52 AM

Not sure about Portugal, but in some countries (like here in France) the opticians aren't licensed to do eye exams at all. You need to find an opthamologist or optometrist - usually someone in private practice. But there should be no problem getting an "eye doctor" to give you the prescription and let you order the glasses wherever you want.
Cheers,
Bev

lucylou · #3 (**permalink**) 15th February 2009, 10:41 PM

Thank-you for your advise I will check it out cheers Lucy-lou

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bevdeforges

Not sure about Portugal, but in some countries (like here in France) the opticians aren't licensed to do eye exams at all. You need to find an opthamologist or optometrist - usually someone in private practice. But there should be no problem getting an "eye doctor" to give you the prescription and let you order the glasses wherever you want.
Cheers,
Bev