Insurers blamed for high price of glasses

Prices for spectacles are still too high says consumer rights group UFC Que Choisir.

Published Monday 03 April 2017 - 15:01 Modified Monday 03 April 2017 - 15:01

It blames over-generous insurance refunds and a lack of real competition. Customers rarely ask around for estimates from different opticians, so there is no incentive to cut prices.

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