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I encountered this in Canada, with an explanation given to me that there was a lawsuit at some point where an optometrist was sued after a client ordered glasse
by tonyarkles 7y ago
I encountered this in Canada, with an explanation given to me that there was a lawsuit at some point where an optometrist was sued after a client ordered glasses elsewhere based on the provided IPD and got glasses that caused headaches or something like that.
From Wikipedia[1]:
> In both the UK and most of Canada (excluding British Columbia[5]), the PD measurement is classed as a dispensing tool rather than a part of the actual prescription of the person whose eyes were tested, thus there is no obligation for a PD to be provided on patient request.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupillary_distance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupillary_distance
- diroussel 7y agoAs part of GDPR you can request a copy of any personal data. In the UK this is governed by the ICO, and it’s called Right of Access. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/right-of-access/ https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protectio...
- icebraining 7y agoAre you assuming they keep records on the PD measurements of clients who didn't actually purchase glasses there? At least at the opticians I've used, I don't think they do.
- astura 7y agoYou get your PD measured at the time you order your glasses. If you never order glasses they'll never measure your PD.