My mother lost her glasses within days, but it doesn't really matter as she refused to wear them anyway! She seems to be able to see okay without them, she can even read a magazine. She won't use any type of 'aid' whether its a walking aid or specs. She arrived with a walking stick and it has never left her wardrobe.
Re your comments about CH payment, I am surprised they are so inflexible. My mother's CH accepts either a monthly cheque or standing order, I use the latter. Her care agency accepted either cheque or bank transfer.