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The eye examination at Eye 2 Eye Opticians
Regular eye examinations are a vital part of any heath care programme. They are not only important for helping us maintain good vision but also in detecting conditions which may affect both our ocular and general health. Such conditions including Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetes, Macula degeneration, high blood pressure, high cholesterol all of which can have far reaching effects on our lives if left undiagnosed and treated.
Most adults will benefit from an Eye Examination every 2 years however certain people will require examinations more frequently i.e. children, diabetics, over 70 years or have a family history of certain eye conditions such as glaucoma.
ALL of our Eye Examinations are carried out by fully qualified Optometrists who are all registered with the General Optical Council and the local NHS Primary Care Trust to carry out both NHS and Private Eye Examinations.
The eye examination at Eye 2 eye Opticians is very comprehensive and includes the following: -
- Discussion of your medical and ocular history including any medications taken which may affect your eyes and vision
- lifestyle requirements i.e. Driving, Occupation use of VDU equipment etc
- Assesment of your vision without spectacles or Contact lenses
- A series of tests to determine your prescription and eye muscle co-ordination using the latest computerised test chart technology
- Examintion of the external and internal structures of your eyes with a special microscope.
- A summary by the Optometrist of your ocular health and further recommendations.
Other tests that may be performed include Tonometry (glaucoma check), Visual fields, Colour vision, Coloured overlays for Dyslexia, Contact lens assessment, Fitting and Aftercare.
We provide free eye examinations under the NHS for any of the following patients
- Over 60
- Under 16
- Under 19 and in full time education
- Those receiving income support
- Those receiving pension credit guarantee
- Those receiving tax credits
- Sufferers of Diabetes
- Sufferers of Glaucoma
- Over 40 and close relative of someone with glaucoma (mother, father, brother, sister)
- Those considered at risk by an Ophthalmologists of Glaucoma
- Complex prescriptions
- Those registered blind or partially sighted
A free range of spectacles is available to Children and patients in receipt of certain benefits under the NHS optical voucher scheme