Seeing more clearly

This morning we visited the optician’s in Chatillon to have our eyes tested. We have not had them tested for probably three years now, so we were both in need of a check up and some new glasses. The whole process of the eye test seemed very normal. We had brushed up on our pronunciation of the french alphabet on the way in the car, which was a good idea as we did need it. However they didn’t do any of the normal eye health checks.

We both had our eye tests which hadn’t changed that much, and then had the fun part of choosing some new frames. We’ve picked two sets each, plain glasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses.

However, what we hadn’t realised is that to benefit from the 70% discount that your health cover allows for we need to have an ‘ordonnance de lunettes’. This is an examination by an ophthalmologist to confirm the health of our eyes and that we need glasses. So we need to book that first via the ‘Doctorlib’ app. The process does seem more clear to us now, it was just a shame that when we booked the appointment with the optician they had not asked for the ordonnance de lunettes then, or maybe they had, our French is still developing. It is not a big problem though, it just means we need to return with the paperwork before the order is placed.

Oh well, I suppose we just needed to buy some pastries from the delicious patisserie ‘Serge Barbier’ to sweeten our afternoon. Don’t you just love how they package them up so you come away feeling like you have a present to open when you get home. Such care and delight in every morsel. I was very pleased with my present.