I had an eye test and requested varifocal contact lenses. My original private optometrist had said that I wasn’t suitable for contact lenses, so I thought I’d try specsavers to see what they thought. I told them initially that my optician said no to contacts, they weren't worried. They tutored me to put them in and take them out, then sent me on my merry way. I went to meet a friend for coffee… it started to go dark. The drive home was the scariest drive I’ve ever experienced! Not only my vision but my perspective was hugely impaired. I couldn’t tell how far away cars were in front of me. I slowed to 30 on a 70 to enable me to get home . I also compared my prescription. They were totally different . Specsavers was 150 125 distance 175 175 near. Local private optician 125 distance 225 near. The glasses the private optician provided me with are perfect sight wise. How can contacts be prescribed for people without testing the sight?? I cannot fathom this.,I’m so relieved I managed to get home in my car..