Chain or indepedent optician?

[21TonyK]

I know its a difficult one to answer and I ask from a position of complete ignorance so apologies to anyone involved who might be offended!!

I really need new glasses. I only wear them for driving but I find my eyes really tired doing close up work or watching telly so eye test planned for a couple of weeks time,

Question is whether to just go to boots or specsavers et all or an independent. Obviously there are bad independents but as a general rule are they better than chains. Bit like Kwikfit and a decent garage?

[Fore Left]

An eye test is more like an MOT, it should be pretty much the same result anywhere. Take your prescription and buy online, you'll save loads.

[Riley Blue]

I've been to Specsavers and also to an independent. Specsavers seem very capable and have the frames I prefer, I've never had an issues with their service. The independent used older equipment, also seemed capable but didn't have my preferred frames.

[ChasW]

Also depends what you want your high street to look like in the future and whether you want chain everything interrupted by charity shops.

I have no allegiance BTW but I notice that people are cottoning on to the impact of their choices. We now a butcher after many years without one.