Eye test

EYE test /ˈaɪ test/

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What it really means

A sight and eye-health check at an optician, recommended about every two years. In England most adults pay for it (some groups get free NHS tests — check the NHS website); in Scotland NHS eye tests are free.

Chinese explanation

验光/眼科检查：在眼镜店进行的视力和眼健康检查，建议约每两年一次。在英格兰大多数成年人需付费（部分人群可享受NHS免费检查，详见NHS官网）；在苏格兰NHS验光免费。

Example conversation

A: My eyes get tired reading lecture slides. B: When did you last have an eye test? Book one — it only takes half an hour.

A：我看课件眼睛容易累。 B：你上次验光是什么时候？去约一个吧——只要半小时。

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