Optician
op-TISH-uhn /ɒpˈtɪʃən/
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What it really means
The high-street shop (and professional) for eye tests, glasses and contact lenses — chains include Specsavers, Boots Opticians and Vision Express. You go directly, no GP referral needed. Opticians also spot eye health problems and refer serious ones on.
Chinese explanation
配镜师/眼镜店：验光、配眼镜和隐形眼镜的地方——连锁品牌有Specsavers、Boots Opticians、Vision Express等。可直接前往，无需GP转诊。配镜师也能发现眼部健康问题并转介严重情况。
Example conversation
A: I think I need new glasses. Do I ask my GP?
B: No, just book an eye test at any optician on the high street.
A：我觉得我需要换眼镜，要先问GP吗？
B：不用，直接在商业街任何一家眼镜店约个验光就行。
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