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Glasses and lenses

What is the easiest way to get new glasses in France?

There are a number of options, but beware of what prescription you use

How to get a free pair of glasses in France

Opticians must recommend at least one free pair under the French 100 Santé scheme

What is the process for getting glasses in France?

Recent changes mean all people with health insurance can access free glasses

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Money saver: Find second-hand glasses in France

Second-hand glasses are a rapidly developing market in France, allowing you to find designer frames at low prices

Recap: 12 changes in France - eye tests, Covid rules, heat pumps, fuel

We highlight recent changes that may affect your life in France

What is changing in relation to glasses prescriptions in France

People will no longer necessarily need to see an ophthalmologist if they meet certain conditions. We explain

French chain of opticians launches online eye exams

The scheme uses online consultation booths in select stores in areas of France where it is difficult to get an appointment with an eye doctor

Two centuries of French glasses, from functional to high fashion

Today up to 12 million pairs are made in the Jura and sold worldwide. We visit the birthplace of fashionable frames and find it has a bright future

French mobile opticians bring eye tests and glasses to your door

State-of-the-art vans offer same glasses and hearing aid services as in store, benefiting those who cannot get into town

Dentistry, glasses: How to benefit from France’s 100% Santé scheme

Many treatments and medical equipment are free for people with top-up health insurance, including hearing aids

If I wear contact lenses to drive in France must I bring glasses too?

Drivers who need contact lenses or glasses to drive have this information shown on their licences

Glasses prescriptions to be given without ophthalmologist in France

People aged 16-42 who need to renew a prescription for glasses or contact lenses can now skip a visit to an eye doctor in a bid to reduce waiting times

Covid-19: Emergency opticians in France

Opticians have created an emergency on-call service for people who have broken glasses or other urgent issues during the confinement period.

French company makes glasses from unwanted seashells

Unwanted seashells reborn as frames for sunglasses

Good news on glasses, crowns and hearing aids

.... But you should still shop around for the right cover

Report: Opticians to aid France eye doctor shortage

Opticians in France could soon be permitted to prescribe glasses and contact lenses independently, after an official watchdog found the public is experiencing significant delays for ophthalmologist appointments.

Give specs second sight

Even after they have been replaced by new models with new lenses, old pairs of spectacles can still have a life – and may even earn some money, either for yourself or charity.