Driving and the Law

Poor sight in just one eye can affect your ability to judge distances, as well as cause eye strain and tiredness. Darkness and headlight glare will also affect your vision when driving at night. That’s why it is important to have regular eye examinations as it will help ensure your eyesight is up to standard and your driving vision is comfortable and safe.
Our examinations can be booked over the phone, online or by visiting your nearest N1 EssilorLuxottica store.

Make sure that you don’t get caught out when it comes to driving. Our opticians will ensure that your prescription is correct and up-to-date and will answer any queries you may have about driving and the law. They will also take you through the different options available, such as anti-reflection coating on your lenses which reduces the light reflected from those lenses; and thus improves your vision. This is particularly useful at night due to the oncoming headlights. We can also provide you with polarised sunglasses!

• Have your vision checked at least every two years
• Keep a spare pair of glasses in your car (In Europe, you have to by law)
• Keep a pair of prescription sunglasses in the car to combat bright sunlight, especially in the winter when the sun is low.
• Carry a glasses cleaning kit in your car so you can keep your lenses dust free

An eye examination at N1 EssilorLuxottica Opticians costs just £25.* From your eye examination through to finding the perfect frames and lenses for clear, comfortable vision, we will take the time to ensure that all aspects of your eye care are expertly looked after.
*At Selfridges Opticians there is a fee of £35 for an eye examination and £40 at Harrods Opticians.