After suffering from a flashing light in my right eye, I went to the doctor who could not see anything but suggested that I see an optometrist. Being very wary of Specsavers as they seem more interested in selling glasses than checking your eyes, I visited this old established company. After a one and a half hour eye examination, the optometrist said they would make an appointment with the eye hospital and if I had any problem before the appointment to go direct to A & E. The hospital telephoned me the next day and I was asked to attend an immediate appointment. It turned out that the optometrist had spotted a small tear in my retina and the hospital confirmed this. I was operated on immediately and given laser surgery. Without the prompt action of an experienced optometrist, I could have suffered a detached retina and had major problems. The 15 minute examination that companies such as Specsavers carry out is insufficient to diagnose correctly, only sufficient to write up a prescription and sell you glasses. Thank you for a very professional service which restores faith in companies today.
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