Now, here’s the part that made me snort. While I was paying, I noticed a sign: “Hearing tests available upstairs.” I literally did a double-take. Specsavers in Chesterfield isn’t just about eyes—it’s also an audiologists’ centre. I thought, brilliant, a one-stop shop for all my decaying senses. You can go in with failing vision and come out with hearing aids before you’ve even finished your coffee. It’s like they know we’re all falling apart, but they package it nicely.
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I didn’t try the hearing test (I’m in denial about why I keep saying “what?” at parties), but I poked my head into that department. A friendly lady offered me a free hearing check. She said it “only takes five minutes.” Five minutes to find out if I’ve been ignoring people on purpose or genuinely can’t hear them. I chickened out. But honestly, if you’re already getting glasses, you might as well get a hearing MOT too. Especially if you live in Chesterfield and need to hear the Market Hall announcements.
The Verdict (With Side Eyes)
So, is Specsavers Chesterfield worth your time? Yes, but with one caveat: be prepared to be gently roasted by the staff. They’re nice, but they will absolutely call you out if you’ve been wearing the same pair of broken glasses since 2015. I left with a new prescription, a swanky pair of turquoise frames, and a lighter bank account—but not too light. Also, I got a free case and a little cloth. It’s the little things, right?
Next time you’re walking past the crooked spire and squinting, just go in. You might discover you’re not a bat after all—just a human with slightly less-than-perfect vision. And maybe bad hearing too, if you’re brave enough to go upstairs. Just remember: you’re not old; you’re sensory-diverse. That’s my new excuse, anyway.
