We just got back from getting our eyes tested at specsavers. The optomotrist said you can get your eyes tested every 12 months on medicare if they bulk bill, which he does.
golivers travels said
06:34 PM Jul 21, 2012
Specsavers has a special on multi focals at the moment. Also they have the standard sale of buy one get one free. Cost me $199 for two pairs of glasses, one being sun glasses. Do not need reading glasses, just for distance. Gary just paid the same for two pairs, one distance, one reading.
Glenda
kandagal said
06:36 PM Jul 21, 2012
If you are a aged pensioner & live in Qld you are entitled to free glasses. you have to check which optomotrist in your town supplies the free ones. Not a great choice of frames but if just for reading who cares.
jetj said
06:37 PM Jul 21, 2012
I was under the impression that they could only do the complete test 2 yrly including the pressure tests etc. This may have changed.
_wombat_ said
06:39 PM Jul 21, 2012
SpecSavers here in WA have glasses for $39.00, no progressive or bifocals.
I must go and have a look at their frames for that price, would still purchase online a ZenniOptical, just want a sticky at specsavers frames.
sucastja said
06:41 PM Jul 21, 2012
jetj wrote:
I was under the impression that they could only do the complete test 2 yrly including the pressure tests etc. This may have changed.
That's what I thought too, but when I questioned the optomotrist, he said it can be done every 12 months depending on your optomotrist.
golivers travels said
06:42 PM Jul 21, 2012
Forgot to say that if you have extras cover in you heath insurance you are fully covered for 2 sets of glasses.
enzed said
07:06 PM Jul 21, 2012
Aus Spec has Reading or Distance glasses from $29.95 including lenses, and Multi-Bifocals from $113.30, also including lenses.
gypsy rover said
08:58 PM Jul 21, 2012
_wombat_ wrote:
gypsy rover wrote:
kandagal wrote:
I guess I'm lucky that i only need glasses for reading so I am happy to go with the free Qld Govt ones.
Hi kandagal
What FREE Qld Govt ones? I live in Qld and have never had free glasses.
Cheers!
Chris
you get them at the pub, just walk out with them
Tried that Wombat, I couldn't see with them so I took them back
Cheers!
Chris
kandagal said
09:21 PM Jul 21, 2012
I thought I had replie again to this but can't find my bit so here is the info again. If you are an aged pensioner & live in Qld you are entitled to receive free glasses. You have to check around to see which optomtrist is the Govt. agent. I use Laubman & Pank in Maroochydore. There is a limited choice in frames though.
kandagal said
09:22 PM Jul 21, 2012
OK senior moment I found my former reply & now you have it all twice. Sorry
_wombat_ said
09:25 PM Jul 21, 2012
kandagal wrote:
OK senior moment I found my former reply & now you have it all twice. Sorry
that's good cos I have those moments also, thought it was only me
_wombat_ said
09:26 PM Jul 21, 2012
gypsy rover wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
gypsy rover wrote:
kandagal wrote:
I guess I'm lucky that i only need glasses for reading so I am happy to go with the free Qld Govt ones.
Hi kandagal
What FREE Qld Govt ones? I live in Qld and have never had free glasses.
Cheers!
Chris
you get them at the pub, just walk out with them
Tried that Wombat, I couldn't see with them so I took them back
Cheers!
Chris
why did you take them back somebody else could have used them
enzed said
02:27 PM Jul 23, 2012
Here's a quote from Medicare Prescription Policy, and the link to the whole page::
Quote - If an optometrist refuses to give a copy of the requested prescription directly to a patient or requests additional payment to provide a copy of the prescription, they may be found to be contravening their CFU with Medicare Australia.
Under such circumstances the optometrist may be entered into the Practitioner Review Program, which involves an interview with an optometric adviser to discuss their rendering of provision of services under Medicare.
For questions or additional information, please contact an Optometric Adviser at Medicare Australia on 132 150*. End of quote
Here's a quote from Medicare Prescription Policy, and the link to the whole page::
Quote - If an optometrist refuses to give a copy of the requested prescription directly to a patient or requests additional payment to provide a copy of the prescription, they may be found to be contravening their CFU with Medicare Australia.
Under such circumstances the optometrist may be entered into the Practitioner Review Program, which involves an interview with an optometric adviser to discuss their rendering of provision of services under Medicare.
For questions or additional information, please contact an Optometric Adviser at Medicare Australia on 132 150*. End of quote
the word 'may' should be changed to 'will' in the above quote, in legal documents like this the word 'may' usually means nothing will happen to them.
thanks for the great link
Nicholstones said
12:13 AM Jul 24, 2012
I assume 'may' is used here so that if for some reason there is found to be a good reason for the contravention then the penalty wouldn't apply (I can't think of one but there needs to be a get out clause).
Dok said
02:20 PM Jun 6, 2015
Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html
These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf
And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/form-mass30-spectacles.pdf
You're welcome.
-- Edited by Dok on Saturday 6th of June 2015 02:21:04 PM
SpecSavers here in WA have glasses for $39.00, no progressive or bifocals.
I must go and have a look at their frames for that price, would still purchase online a ZenniOptical, just want a sticky at specsavers frames.
That's what I thought too, but when I questioned the optomotrist, he said it can be done every 12 months depending on your optomotrist.
Aus Spec has Reading or Distance glasses from $29.95 including lenses, and Multi-Bifocals from $113.30, also including lenses.
Tried that Wombat, I couldn't see with them so I took them back
Cheers!
Chris
that's good cos I have those moments also, thought it was only me
why did you take them back somebody else could have used them
Here's a quote from Medicare Prescription Policy, and the link to the whole page::
Quote - If an optometrist refuses to give a copy of the requested prescription directly to a patient or requests additional payment to provide a copy of the prescription, they may be found to be contravening their CFU with Medicare Australia.
Under such circumstances the optometrist may be entered into the Practitioner Review Program, which involves an interview with an optometric adviser to discuss their rendering of provision of services under Medicare.
For questions or additional information, please contact an Optometric Adviser at Medicare Australia on 132 150*. End of quote
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/pubs/program/optometry-archives/may-2008.jsp
the word 'may' should be changed to 'will' in the above quote, in legal documents like this the word 'may' usually means nothing will happen to them.
thanks for the great link
Try this site for more information in Queensland for free eyeglasses. https://www.qld.gov.au/health/support/equipment/types/spectacles/index.html
These are the Optometrist in the program that provide the services. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/supplier-list-spectacles.pdf
And this is the form you will need to submit the request to Qlds. Health. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mass/documents/form-mass30-spectacles.pdf
You're welcome.
-- Edited by Dok on Saturday 6th of June 2015 02:21:04 PM