Remember when staring at a screen for eight hours made you feel like a productive robot? Now it just makes you feel like a squinting potato. Some jobs, especially if you drive for a living or operate heavy machinery, qualify for free tests through workplace schemes.
If your boss recently put you on a team that requires reading spreadsheets the size of a small country, ask around. You might be entitled to a free test just for not bursting into tears during the weekly PowerPoint. Pro tip: Don’t actually cry during the PowerPoint—it ruins the “I’m fine” illusion.
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If you’re lucky enough to live in the UK, you might have heard of the NHS optical voucher. It’s like a coupon for clarity, and it’s not just for the elderly or the broke. Pregnant? Recently had a baby? On certain benefits? You could be walking into an optician and walking out with a free test and a new pair of frames that make you look like a distinguished author.
Similarly, in Australia, the Medicare system sometimes covers tests if your doctor screams “referral!” quickly enough. It’s a bit like securing a table at a trendy restaurant—timing and a good referral from your GP are everything.
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