A look at the cost of an eye test...

Here . . .

Dublin: MacNally Opticians on the Green, St Stephen's Green, €25; O'Connor Opticians,

Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre, €25; Specsavers, Henry Street, €25

Belfast: Gilroys, Falls Road, €27

Cork: Fiona Leahy, Douglas Village, €25

Dundalk: Leavy's Opticians, Clanbrassil Street, €16

Galway: Concannon Opticians, Salthill, €25

Limerick: Hartmann Opticians, O'Connell Street, €32

Tralee: Harty's, Boherbee, €30

Waterford: Eyeworks Opticians, John Street, €25.50

There . . .

Amsterdam: Specsavers, Kinkerstraat, free

Edinburgh: Optical Solutions, William Street, €43

London: Harris Opticians, Streatham, €31.50

New York: Pildes Optical, Broadway, €38

Prices exclude special offers and other discounts

Next week: having your chimney swept

What you've found . . .

This newspaper recently referred to a special offer on eye tests at Specsavers shops. But PriceWatch has received an e-mail from a reader who rang Specsavers in Dún Laoghaire to make an appointment only to be told it hadn't heard of the promotion.

Specsavers' head office now confirms that the offer is available in DúLaoghaire, as well as in Limerick (two stores), Newbridge and Navan, until next month. Just bring along a utility bill or a Specsavers voucher to prove you live in the area. It apologises for any confusion or embarrassment caused to its customers by the misunderstanding.

Last week's column misstated the price of a full body massage from Barbara Baker on Model Farm Road in Cork. She charges €45

If you notice a significant price increase or discrepancy, let us know by e-mailing pricewatch@irish-times.ie