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At the Optician

Use these phrases when you visit the optician to check your eyes.

Key Phrases

Can I get a quick eye test today, please?

💡 Use this to ask for a vision check.

I want to buy some new glasses and contact lenses.

💡 Use this to tell the staff about your choice.

Here is my prescription from the eye doctor.

💡 Give the paper with your eye details to the staff.

I want to choose some cheap frames for my glasses.

💡 Use this to talk about the glasses frames.

I need thin lenses because my eyes are very weak.

💡 Use this to choose the glass parts of your glasses.

I prefer contact lenses because I play a lot of sports.

💡 Use this to explain your choice of glasses.

How much will I pay for the eye test?

💡 Use this to ask about the price of the test.

When will the new glasses be ready for me?

💡 Use this to ask about the wait time.

Can you send the glasses to my home?

💡 Use this to ask for delivery to your house.

I will come back next week to collect them.

💡 Use this to plan your next visit to the shop.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Good morning, can I get a quick eye test today, please?
Optician
We have time, so you can have the test now.
Customer
That is wonderful because I want to buy new glasses.
Optician
First, you must choose some new frames for the glasses.
Customer
How much will I pay for the test and glasses?
Optician
The test is free because you will buy these glasses.
Customer
That is good, but when will the glasses be ready?
Optician
They will be ready for you in two days.
Customer
Can you send the new glasses directly to my home?
Optician
We will send them to your house on Wednesday afternoon.

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