Eye Tests

Why Do I Need An Eye Test?

Many people believe that because they have never worn glasses they don't need to have regular eye tests. What they fail to realise is that an eye test is not just about what you can see it is also about checking the health of the eye and can also provide information about your general health.

Contrary to popular belief an eye test doesn't hurt! Carried out by one of our fully qualified optometrists your eye tests will include:

- A discussion about the reasons for your visit:-
Is it routine or are you having sight problems?

- A check of your sight:-
Reading letters on a chart or for children and those who are unable to read, pictures or letter matching is used.

- A check of the exterior of your eye:-

- A check of the interior of your eye:-

- A check of your binocular vision:-
Testing the control of your eye movements to help your depth and distance judgement

- If appropriate to your age, a check of your eye pressures and visual fields:-
Important for detecting the presence of glaucoma

- The option of a photograph of your retina

Did you know, one in five of the population put their sight at risk by not having their eyes tested. You only get one pair of eyes - look after them!

Eye Tests for Children

Many parents take their children for regular dental checks but forget to take them for eye tests. Ideally children should be seen from about two years old since regular checks can detect squints and lazy eyes as well as long and short sight. Early detection means that any problems can be treated as soon as possible. This is important otherwise the development of the childs vision may be affected.

The thought of an eye test can be scary so why not bring your child along with you when you have your eye test so they can meet us and see what we do.