don't worry..the doctor didn't tell you any bull
.. I paid about 75 euros to get my eyesight tested by an ophmathologist in Italy.. actually he did everything required on the visual performance form except for the field vision test cause he told me that was done seperately by another doctor so I had to spend another 35 bucks for that one. Over course these are private doctors or else you can pay a lot less if you use your health insurance but when you book, they tell you that you'll have to wait 5-6 months before you'll get the visit done if you're lucky(at least this is the situation here in italy)....