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 Money saver: Find second-hand glasses in France Recap: 12 changes in France - eye tests, Covid rules, heat pumps, fuel What is changing in relation to glasses prescriptions in France
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
Some glasses and tooth crowns are now free in France If you have been putting off getting glasses or having dental prosthetics because of the cost, the new 100 Santé scheme can help
What changes in France in January 2020 'Free' glasses and dentures now available, most households now exempt from taxe d'habitation, and minimum wage rises What’s new in France in 2020: Health Good news on glasses, crowns and hearing aids French supermarkets to sell spectacles
Glasses to help tired drivers stay awake Glasses have gone on sale that are claimed to prevent drivers falling asleep at the wheel. Optician sees a new future for old frames Zero to pay for glasses More details on Macron ‘zero charge’ healthcare plan Report: Opticians to aid France eye doctor shortage Give specs second sight
Free glasses are a mirage One wonders if the pledge to reduce the ‘ reste à charge ’ for glasses and dental prostheses to 0% will work.
One pair of free glasses every two years for everyone First deals have just been signed, says President Macron
Macron's 2020 vision includes free glasses President unveils plan for fully reimbursed spectacles in two years