A mini moan

Now, the French healthcare system is reputedly one of the best in the world. So how come the earliest apppointment that I can get to see an 'ophtalmologiste' (an eye doctor) is January?! I guess it is a bit like trying to get an appointment with an NHS dentist in the UK. Eye doctors appear to be a tad thin on the ground. I am even considering a quick flight back to the UK to sort out some reading glasses as I really don't think I can wait 4 months!