The regulations governing the sale of spectacles have been changed, to encourage people to shop around at no risk to themselves.
The aim of this is to combat ever-increasing spectacle prices, bringing the price of spectacles down to acceptable limits as optics enters the retail world.
So, just as you choose which Chemist makes up you prescription, it’s now exactly the same for your glasses. The difference is that not all opticians charge the same amount for the same products. There is quite often a BIG difference!
Let's look at an example...
Here in Fareham, you can buy standard D28 bifocals from any of the High Street Opticians. Within this half mile radius you can be quoted as much as £90 for these lenses, Direct Spex price: £29.00!
3, West Steet Fareham PO16 0BG Tel: 01329 285550 
