Are expensive glasses a necessity?

A reader wonders if a pricey pair of specs is necessary, or whether they can buy off the shelf

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday's paper.

This week's question:

I'm 45 and have just been told I need glasses for reading and computer work. The optician wants 130 for a decent pair, but I'm wondering if I need them at all? A friend buys 1 pairs at Poundland and says they work fine. Am I being sold a pup, or do I need the expensive ones?

What are your thoughts?


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