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At the Optician

Use these English phrases when you visit the optician to get your eyes tested or buy new glasses.

Key Phrases

I would like to book an appointment for an eye test as soon as possible.

💡 Use this phrase when you want to schedule a time to check your vision.

My current glasses do not work well, so I think that I need a new prescription.

💡 Use this to explain that your vision has changed since your last eye test.

Could you please show me the frames that are included in my insurance plan?

💡 Ask this to see the glasses frames which your insurance company will pay for.

I prefer wearing contact lenses because they are much more convenient when I exercise.

💡 Use this if you want to buy contacts instead of traditional glasses frames.

If I choose these thin lenses, will the total price of the glasses change?

💡 Ask this to understand how different lens options will affect your final bill.

How long will it take to prepare my new glasses after I select the frame?

💡 Use this question to find out when you can collect your finished glasses.

I have lost my prescription, so could you check if you have my details on file?

💡 Say this if you cannot find the paper showing your correct eye measurements.

Do you offer any discounts if I buy both glasses and contact lenses today?

💡 Ask this to see if the shop has special deals for buying multiple items.

I might need to get reading glasses because I cannot see small text clearly now.

💡 Use this if you have trouble reading books or looking at your phone.

Could you help me choose frames that match the shape of my face?

💡 Ask the staff for their opinion on which glasses look best on you.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
I would like to book an appointment for an eye test as soon as possible.
Optician
We have an opening tomorrow, so we can check your vision and choose your frames then.
Customer
That is perfect, but I have lost my prescription from my last visit here.
Optician
Do not worry because we have saved your details, so we can access them easily.
Customer
If I choose these thin lenses, will the total price of the glasses change much?
Optician
Thin lenses cost more, but we might offer a small discount for you today.
Customer
How long will it take to prepare my new glasses after I select the frame?
Optician
They will be ready next week, and we will call you when you can collect them.

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