All our eye test and examinations are carried out by qualified opticians. With many years’ experience our resident opticians have gained a great knowledge and expertise to enable them to give you a high quality eye examination. Our tests are booked at half hour intervals to give you opportunity to chat with our opticians to ask about your prescription and any concerns you may have.
Eye examinations are more than just to test your vision.
Your vision is of primary concern to us which is why a full eye examination is always provided to check the health of the eyes. Your optician will look for early signs of eye disease such as Glaucoma. Glaucoma if left untreated may lead to tunnel vision and, eventually to blindness. It is estimated that approximately 2% of people over the age of 40 will have glaucoma. 13% of those on the blind register have glaucoma of some type.
This information was provided by the IGA (international Glaucoma association) for
more details please call 01223 64 81 70 or follow the link to their web site. www.glaucoma-
You qualify for a free NHS-
•you’re under 16
•you’re under 19 and in full-
•you’re 60 or over
•you’re registered as blind or partially sighted
•you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
•you’re 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
•you’ve been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
•you’re a prisoner on leave from prison
•you're eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher -
You’re also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
•receive Income Support
•receive Income-
•receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
•receive Income-
•are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
•are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
If you’re named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3), you may get some help towards the cost of your sight test.
