AMF Mixed Topics
Wed-18-09-2013, 12:23 PM
For a person who's not worn them before or hasn't had a recent FULL test I would suggest that an official opthalmologist is your best bet.
You can get an appointment through your registered doctor who will set things up for you - presume you're fully in the French healthcare system (aka CV et al).
There is one listing for an opthalmologist at 67 r Clavières 86500 MONTMORILLON (won't mention name as it's frowned upon by French law). I do have experience of this guy although he does his absolute best NOT to speak English and does often keep you waiting long past the appointment time.
He did my cataract surgery at the Montmorillon hospital - however I am not really confident in recommending him. It would be best if you persuade your doctor to get you an appointment with the CHU Poitiers.
PM me if you want gruesome details etc...
As for the price of specs, suggest you take a stiff 'bracer' before getting the quotes, hellishly expensive in France and your CV only covers an amount so small that you'll need the new glasses to make sure what they offer is real - your top up should also contribute but that will depend on what coverage you have - but be prepared, you might even want to see your bank manager first
You can get an appointment through your registered doctor who will set things up for you - presume you're fully in the French healthcare system (aka CV et al).
There is one listing for an opthalmologist at 67 r Clavières 86500 MONTMORILLON (won't mention name as it's frowned upon by French law). I do have experience of this guy although he does his absolute best NOT to speak English and does often keep you waiting long past the appointment time.
He did my cataract surgery at the Montmorillon hospital - however I am not really confident in recommending him. It would be best if you persuade your doctor to get you an appointment with the CHU Poitiers.
PM me if you want gruesome details etc...
As for the price of specs, suggest you take a stiff 'bracer' before getting the quotes, hellishly expensive in France and your CV only covers an amount so small that you'll need the new glasses to make sure what they offer is real - your top up should also contribute but that will depend on what coverage you have - but be prepared, you might even want to see your bank manager first
