SPECS SHOP which do you recommend to take my 4year old to ??? ............

[indie24]

Most optom's bulk bill. As to recommend one there hopefully someone can help.

ETA OPSM used have a discount if you are a RACV member. I think they might still. Check out the RACV website

[smiles4u]

.... oh thanks ladies so good to hear most if not all bulk bill (can tell i haven't stepped in one before, i have no idea about specs other then my cheapo sunnies) !!

[mrsmac]

When DD1 was found by the clinic to have an eye problem when she was 6 they told me not to take her to an optometrist but a proper paediatric ophthalmologist to get her checked out. It cost more but they are actually qualified doctors and specialise in kids. HTH.

[~*Niadalla*~]

I recently went to Specsavers. They seemed pretty good and I got 2 pairs of glasses including lenses for $199. I think the kiddies glasses are cheaper again.
Pick mine up tomorrow... will be the first time I have ever worn glasses.

[Tinks]

I've always had dd's eyes checked at OPSM and paid heaps for glasses (last pair were $400) but have recently discovered Specsavers, you can get 2 pairs for less than the price of 1 pair at OPSM and they have a bigger kids range. I'll be going to Specsavers for her next check up.

Smiles all optometrists bulk bill for eye tests.

[smiles4u]

I've always had dd's eyes checked at OPSM and paid heaps for glasses (last pair were $400) but have recently discovered Specsavers, you can get 2 pairs for less than the price of 1 pair at OPSM and they have a bigger kids range. I'll be going to Specsavers for her next check up.

Smiles all optometrists bulk bill for eye tests.

... hey Tinks call me crazy but if they all bulk bill do you think i could get away with going to two places incase i feel i'm not getting a right or clear diagnose with the first place i go to or feel like MrsMac said the service may not be that professional ... or maybe i can only get bulk billing for one place and not a second (did i make sense as i think i just confused myself)

pssssst Tinks at least DD will be able to see the top of a night club step better then her Mummy did

[mrsmac]

I don't think you can go to 2 cause medicare will know IYKWIM?

[Lulu]

Hun, I would go to a paed opthamologist as well xoxoxo The good spec places will do a test and refer them onto one anyway.

But in response to your original question - anyone that stocks Dora frames

[Tinks]

... hey Tinks call me crazy but if they all bulk bill do you think i could get away with going to two places incase i feel i'm not getting a right or clear diagnose with the first place i go to or feel like MrsMac said the service may not be that professional ... or maybe i can only get bulk billing for one place and not a second (did i make sense as i think i just confused myself)

pssssst Tinks at least DD will be able to see the top of a night club step better then her Mummy did

A friend of mine (plus 1 ) got a 2nd opinion on her daughters vision test and was bulk billed both times at 2 different optometrists within the same week.

Also look into what Lulu suggested and get a referral from your GP to see a pead Opthamologist. I used to take DS to one when he was younger for a lazy eye and he was fantastic.

LOL Smiles, you just needed a closer look

[smiles4u]

Hun, I would go to a paed opthamologist as well xoxoxo The good spec places will do a test and refer them onto one anyway.

But in response to your original question - anyone that stocks Dora frames

OMG Lulu my DD would love you for that cause she only last month had a Dora themed b'day party dressed as Dora, i can see Dora frames on her now espesh with her bob haircut & big round brown eyes

......................... Thanks heaps for the tip too Lulu

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