Glasses and lenses

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

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.

I am shocked at mark-up on glasses

One pair of free glasses every two years for everyone

First deals have just been signed, says President Macron

Opticians: ‘Cut-price glasses plan not feasible’

An agreement must be reached this month