Your Eye Examination
This includes different tests that are tailored to your individual situation and are based on our professional evaluation of your visual requirements:
History and Symptoms
We first discuss any problems you might have with your eyesight and general health as many eye conditions are health-related. We also discuss your work and leisure activities to assess your visual needs.
Eyewear Assessment
If you already wear glasses or contact lenses, we check them to see if they are still suitable for your vision.
Refraction
This part of your examination finds out whether you need optical lenses to correct your eyesight. We test your near vision (for reading), your distance vision (for driving or TV), and your intermediate vision (for hobbles or computer work).
Oculomotor Balance
We check that your eye muscles are co-ordinated and you have comfortable vision at all distances.
Pupil Reflexes
An unusual pupil reflex may indicate neurological problems, so we check that your pupils react normally to light.
Intraocular Pressure
Too much pressure inside your eyes can indicate glaucoma, a disease which eventually leads to blindness if left untreated. This test is usually only carried out on people over 40 or those with glaucoma in the family.
Visual Field Test
Losing your field of vision is one of the main signs of glaucoma, so where appropriate we check your all-round vision and your peripheral eyesight.
Ophthalmoscopy
This is a very important part because it evaluates the health of your eyes. Conditions such as diabetes, cataracts, hypertension, and macular degeneration can be detected and monitored by an eye examination, Finally we give you an explanation at your vision and eye health, plus a copy of your optical prescription.