multimadrid home    the multimadrid spain community    spain forums  Hop To Forum Categories  ALL OF SPAIN  Hop To Forums  sleeping "siestas" between "fiestas"    EyeGlasses and Eye Care in Spain
go to...
post new...
search/find
notification...
help...
reply to this topic
  
  login/join up 
Candela
"Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar.
"
Posted
Amazing that I can't find this info searching on google!
Basically, two questions:

1) if i have my glasses and RX from the states and need to get new glasses here, what is the procedure? are glasses more expensive here?

2) if i've never worn glasses but want to get tested and get glasses here, what is the procedure? is it covered by social seguridad or do i have to go private?

so confusing!!!!!!!
 
Posts: 1001 | Location: MADRID! | Registered: 09 November 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
jer
"the man!"
Picture of jer
Posted Hide Post
hey candy, i am guessing this is for your book.

quote:
1) if i have my glasses and RX from the states and need to get new glasses here, what is the procedure? are glasses more expensive here?

go to a few opticals and get prices. they often have specials (2 for 1, etc...). it is my experience that glasses are more expensive here. try www.alainafflelou.es as i have seen good deals in tv ads.

2) if i've never worn glasses but want to get tested and get glasses here, what is the procedure? is it covered by social seguridad or do i have to go private?


most optical shops will give you a free eye exam so take advantago of it. you can also go to the optometrist and Ophthalmologist via both ss and private insurance as eyes are covered by both here in spain.

saludos,
jer...


- madrid nut, webweaver of www.multimadrid.com and keeper of the plazaCam.
- worlds biggest outdoor internet cafe --> www.plazawifi.info - GET CONNECTED!!!
--------------------
- rent or buy a cell phone from me for your stay in spain, more info at Onspanishtime.com.
- already have a cell phone, get a spanish SIM card for it at spainSIM.com.
 
Posts: 12235 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Candela
"Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar.
"
Posted Hide Post
yes, it is for my book--but it enriches mm at the same time!! two parajos, one bola!

my hubby who has been nicknamed gafas since he was a kid, says it is best to go straight to the optico for the test. he says if you go to the ss doctor, they will still end up sending you to an optico to get the glasses made anyway, so it saves a step.
 
Posts: 1001 | Location: MADRID! | Registered: 09 November 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
madsue
Posted Hide Post
Twit nutz Why didn't you ask hubby in the first place big grin Or didn't you believe him?

Nothing constructive to add, just to confirm, that just go to the opticians, give your social security number, and nothing to pay!


________________________________________
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional
 
Posts: 1811 | Location: Montaña Blanca, Lanzarote | Registered: 02 March 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Ola
Posted Hide Post
Candy,

Personally I think its a good idea to see a ss ophthalmologist once in a blue moon, with an idea to check your eyes for any problems. Last month I found out I had hipermetropia. I am not sure if the optico would bother finding that out as they just want to examine you and sell glasses. Also I was told that I do NOT need glasses yet, so maybe ss ophthalmologist is a little more objective and not sale driven.
 
Posts: 197 | Location: Madrid | Registered: 02 November 2004Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Candela
"Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar.
"
Posted Hide Post
good point ola!! oh, and i meant "pajaros" above!!!
 
Posts: 1001 | Location: MADRID! | Registered: 09 November 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Madrid Insider
"The reason I talk to myself is that I'm the only one who's answers I accept."
Posted Hide Post
Candy. Most optical shops in Spain that do the testing have both an optometrist and an ophthalmologist working there and doing the testing for free. Just that the specialist will not be there every day. That person will only come in once or twice a week or only on specific days. The people who are there everyday should be able to schedule an appointment with their specialist for you.
Rocco.


Visit the new and improved www.madridinsider.com and leave a comment.
 
Posts: 885 | Location: Madrid | Registered: 08 November 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
 Previous Topic | Next Topic powered by eve community  
 

multimadrid home    the multimadrid spain community    spain forums  Hop To Forum Categories  ALL OF SPAIN  Hop To Forums  sleeping "siestas" between "fiestas"    EyeGlasses and Eye Care in Spain

  

 

the best of spain in English - check out THE monthly Spain magazine
rent a cell phone for your stay in spain. Academia =elemadrid= Proudly Sponsors multimadrid.com, Please Visit Them.
sponsor multimadrid, click here to send me an e-mail