Looking for cheap eyeglasses in Australia. Here is some really good advice !

There seems to be a massive misconception in Australia with regard to Prescription Spectacles.

Australians seem to believe that when you get your eyes checked at the local Optometrist you must buy your glasses from the same store in which the Optometrist works.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

An Optometrist is first and foremost a professional entrusted as your "Eye Doctor" and gets paid either by you or by the Government to examine your eyes and write a prescription (if required) for glasses to correct any vision problems (if appropriate). Thats All.

The Good Advice

When visiting the Optometrist think of them as your doctor who, after examining you writes you a prescription. You can take your prescription to any Chemist to have it filled. Do Not feel obliged to buy your glasses from the retail store in which they operate. You may pay dearly for it .