Here’s where I have to warn you. The frame wall is dangerous. There are too many choices. Tortoiseshell, wire, clear plastic, chunky hipster squares… I nearly had a panic attack next to the Ray-Bans.
But a lovely lady named Sarah helped. She said, “Stick to what makes your face look like you, but better.” Solid advice. I left with a pair of dark green frames that make me feel like a French film director.
Pro tip: bring a friend. Or a glass of wine in your handbag. You’ll need the moral support.
The hearing test: not just for grandads
If you’re under 40, you’re probably thinking, “I don’t need a hearing test.” Oh, really? Remember that time your partner whispered something and you just nodded? Remember the last concert you went to and your ears rang for two days?
Do it. They put you in a soundproof booth that feels like a spaceship. You press a button every time you hear a beep. It’s oddly satisfying. Like a video game for your ears.
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Galashiels
Plus, the audiologist in Bromley is named Ian. He has a gentle voice and the patience of a saint. He won’t judge you for saying “pardon” sixteen times.
