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Looking to get an eye test probably next week and as I've been officially diagnosed with T2D was told test is free. Anyone know how I can prove this to the optician? I have a perscription payment exemption card!
Thanks
 
indio02 said:
Looking to get an eye test probably next week and as I've been officially diagnosed with T2D was told test is free. Anyone know how I can prove this to the optician? I have a perscription payment exemption card!
Thanks
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You should get your annual retinal screening for which you should be sent an appointment annually.
If it is a eyesight test at the optician then you could say when you book your appointment and ask what they will need. Your prescription exemption certificate may be sufficient or a copy of your prescription.
 
indio02 said:
Looking to get an eye test probably next week and as I've been officially diagnosed with T2D was told test is free. Anyone know how I can prove this to the optician? I have a perscription payment exemption card!
Thanks
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I had an eye test recently at an opticians and all they wanted to know was the name of my GP practice.
 
indio02 said:
Looking to get an eye test probably next week and as I've been officially diagnosed with T2D was told test is free. Anyone know how I can prove this to the optician? I have a perscription payment exemption card!
Thanks
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Just tell them when you book you are diabetic and what surgery you are registered with they don’t ask for evidence (you don’t have any anyway)
 
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