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I needed a couple of pairs of spec's this week as I need to have an eye-test for Driving licence renewal soon, one was my own frame that just needed the new lens's of my prescription and the other of ordinary plastic frames, really surprised at the cost, €500's I remember the first ten years of living on Cy glasses and dental treatment was so much cheaper than the UK, times have changed not for the better either..

I use a well known Optician many here use, maybe look around the next time. :ugeek:
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I bought some Oakley sunglasses at Manchester airport €120, took them to Kyrsof opticians at Kennedy square and had Nikon prescription photochromic lenses put in them for €160, could of had cheaper lenses at €100, really pleased.
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Jim I am sure I know the Guy you used for new glasses, on the corner.

For many years now after some disasters with opticians, we have used Panicos at Eye Contact, on the Tomb of the Kings Road.. He has also helped us in recommending a Gentleman eye specialist in Paphos just across from the Evangelismos..
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Jim, I always use Elean in Makarios Ave, have had numerous special lenses made and bought new frames occasionally, but I reckon that she is much more reasonable that the place that you went to. Might be worth speaking to her.

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We used to use that lady...
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Dee I have used this optician many times in the past, but thank you.Again Lloyd I have used this branch of opticians also, same name I think in that one it is her husband.

Uncle D yes glasses and that way of buying them is a good idea, but I have never left the island since we arrived, the wife goes to Spec-savers when in the UK. I see a regular advert on TV about a company selling very cheap frames and put your prescription lens's in those, maybe look into this, It seems the Cypriot Opticians fail to see the logic of there over priced business, many tourist when we arrived used to use Opticians here while on holidays they do not now, because of overpricing. shame for us shame for visitors.

Trev morning have sent you a PM..
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trevnhil wrote: Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:22 pm We used to use that lady...
So did we Tev.
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We use Elean and are very happy with Arestis down at the harbour.
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Lincoln wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:32 am
trevnhil wrote: Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:22 pm We used to use that lady...
So did we Tev.
Us too!

Panicos at Eye Contact for us now.... he even tells you down load the daily deal voucher to save you money from his own shop!
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We have certainly used the daily deals voucher from Eye Contact..

If anyone wants to know why we no longer use a previous optician, then just PM me
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trevnhil wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:44 am If anyone wants to know why we no longer use a previous optician, then just PM me
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The Aquila wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 12:40 pm
trevnhil wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 11:44 am If anyone wants to know why we no longer use a previous optician, then just PM me
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Eye contact for me.
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Eye contact for me too.
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Just to say this is who I used, I sorry about the pun but I will be looking elsewhere, hoping a new name crops up, apart from those above.
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There are so many bad reports from all the many opticians here, it is difficult to choose a good one. When you do you tend to stick with them..
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Happy in Cyprus wrote: Sat Nov 23, 2019 6:12 pm You've used a few over the years Jim; didn't you used to rave about the one next to the 'old' Post Office in Paphos? I tried it once and had a bad experience there, so never again.
They have long gone but the service I had was OK Lloyd and I would not say rave about them! do not think that was the case, I guess many of us have had some problems with all opticians over the years, I do not like being overcharged personally and I feel this time I was, so anyone know of a decent opticians that does not rip you off.....please. :)
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Yes, Elean.
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We always used George’s Optical & did so even when visiting on holiday but as Jim says the prices have gone up considerably over here. We now go to Specsavers when in UK. Excellent service & about a third or more cheaper.
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Dominic wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:07 amYes, Elean.
I disagree and have sent you a pm with all the reasons
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