Why can't I use an out of date prescription?
Service hours
- Monday—Friday 9am–6pm
- Saturday 10am—6pm
- Sunday 10am—6pm
The optometrist who carries out your eye exam will determine the expiry date based on your age and overall health. Normally you will be recommended to get a new test:
• People aged 16-69 - at least once every two years
• Over 70s - once a year. This is to monitor age-related eye conditions.
• People with diabetes or glaucoma - at least once a year
• Over 40s who are a close blood relative of someone with glaucoma - at least once a year
We can only make glasses using prescriptions that are still valid, and have not passed the expiry date. We do not use expired prescriptions, as we don’t believe this to be in your best interests. Even if you feel the vision hasn’t changed, a new eye test is important to establish your eyes are in good health.
• People aged 16-69 - at least once every two years
• Over 70s - once a year. This is to monitor age-related eye conditions.
• People with diabetes or glaucoma - at least once a year
• Over 40s who are a close blood relative of someone with glaucoma - at least once a year
We can only make glasses using prescriptions that are still valid, and have not passed the expiry date. We do not use expired prescriptions, as we don’t believe this to be in your best interests. Even if you feel the vision hasn’t changed, a new eye test is important to establish your eyes are in good health.