The government's aim is to bring down prices in the optical sector. To achieve this, it has just announced the creation of an observatory dedicated to analyzing prices and patient care in the field of medical optics.

Why create this observatory?

In France, the average cost of a pair of spectacles is around 316 euros. Depending on the type of corrective lenses, prices rise rapidly. According to a study by UFC-Que Choisir, opticians have considerable clout in France, and makesubstantial margins. The creation of this observatory is in line with the government's desire to promote access to eyewear for all.

What are the government's objectives with this observatory?

A project since 2014, the creation of this observatory was announced via a decree in the Journal Officiel at the beginning of March. The observatory has multiple objectives:

  • - Analyze the sales prices of different optical equipment
  • - Analyze the characteristics and quality of optical equipment
  • - Analyze the level of social coverage provided by supplementary health insurance contracts

It will be made up of a wide range of representatives, including the French government, the Union des caisses d'assurances maladie and complementary health insurers, medical device manufacturers and policyholders.

The observatory must meet at least once a year, and must submit its first report by June 30, 2016.

Online opticians: the solution to overpriced glasses?

It is becoming increasingly well-known that online opticians offer frames and lenses at lower prices and of equal quality to those offered by a traditional optician. Buying glasses online is easy, cheap and advantageous.

Once you've confirmed the professionalism of your online optician, you'll have a wide choice of frames, French-made lenses and the same reimbursement terms as a traditional optician..

Mymonture is the online optician that offers you these guarantees

  • - 2 times less expensive than a traditional optician
  • - Same frame brands
  • - French-made lenses (Essilor Group)
  • - Approved by the French national health insurance and supplementary health insurance providers

Don't hesitate to buy your glasses and frames online.