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Optical Express Deals
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Getting your eyes checked, new glasses and especially laser eye surgery can be expensive, but there are ways to save money at Optical Express, so even if there isn’t a cracking deal out there that works for you, don’t assume you can’t cut your costs further.
Ways to save include:
- Free Savings Calculator. Enter in your age and annual spend on glasses and/or contacts to see if you could save money with Optical Express.
- Try haggling. We polled 1,400 MoneySavers to find out in which shops they had most success haggling. Although high street opticians didn't feature, it could be worth go. Find out more in our Haggle on the High Street guide.
- Check out similar retailers, eg, Specsavers, Glasses Direct and SpeckyFourEyes. If you're not committed to buying from Optical Express, check out our deals from Specsavers, Glasses Direct and SpeckyFourEyes, where there may be a better offer.
- Want more? Find out more shopping tricks in our Shopping Secrets guide.
- Had a problem with Optical Express? There’s a free online tool you can use to complain – it helps draft, manage and if necessary escalate your complaint. It’s offered by a firm called Resolver, which we like so much we work with it to help people get complaints justice – you can use it to complain to Optical Express*.
If you spot any hot deals out there we have missed (we are human after all!), please let us know on Twitter @MSE_Deals or by emailing msedeals@moneysavingexpert.com.
- Free Savings Calculator. Enter in your age and annual spend on glasses and/or contacts to see if you could save money with Optical Express.
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Latest Expired Deals
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Free £20 eye test at Optical Express
Fill in form to get voucher then show at local store
ExpiredYou can get a voucher for a free eye test (norm £20) at Optical Express, available until Thu 31 Oct.
Simply go via this Optical Express link, fill in your details and request a call back to book an appointment at your local branch (find your nearest). Your eye test must be carried out by Thu 31 Oct.
The page says that the offer is for people taking part in Go Sober for October or Stoptober, but Optical Express has confirmed to us that you don't have to be taking part to get the free eye test.
You'll then receive your voucher digitally in an email, but make sure you print it out for your appointment if you can. Optical Express says it should be able to accept vouchers on phone screens, but it's usually safer to present a printed version.
The voucher's valid UK-wide and Optical Express has confirmed there's no obligation to act on its advice, or to make a purchase. If you don't live near an Optical Express, see our Free Eye Test page for others.
Can I get a free eye test on the NHS?
If you're under 16 (or up to 19 and in full-time education), over 60, or if you live in Scotland, you're entitled to free eye tests on the NHS.
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Free £20 eye test at Optical Express
Fill in form to get voucher then show at local store
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Simply go via this Optical Express* link, fill in your details and request a call back to book an appointment at your local branch (find your nearest). Your eye test must be carried out by Tue 14 May.
You'll then receive your voucher digitally in an email, but make sure you print it out for your appointment if you can. Optical Express says it should be able to accept vouchers on phone screens, but it's usually safer to present a printed version.
The voucher's valid UK-wide and Optical Express has confirmed there's no obligation to act on its advice, or to make a purchase. However, if you do decide to buy and spend £100+ on a pair of glasses (lenses and frames), you’ll get a free second pair – so it’s two pairs for £100. In addition, those spending £200+ will get £50 off with our blagged voucher.
Optical Express won't always be the cheapest place to buy your specs though - see our Cheap Glasses page for the latest deals.
Can I get a free eye test on the NHS?
If you're under 16 (or up to 19 and in full-time education), over 60, or if you live in Scotland, you're entitled to free eye tests on the NHS.
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Before spending, use Martin’s Mantras. If you answer 'NO' to any, then don't buy!
Then ask:
- Do I need it?
- Can I afford it?
- Have you checked prices elsewhere?
Then ask:
- Will I use it?
- Is it worth it?
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There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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