Eye Care

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What makes up an eye examination

• Full history and symptoms
We need to know why you have come to see us. What are your particular problems, if any? To refine and target the eye exam in order to solve your problems we must take account of what they are, when they occur, how severe they are, do you have a family history of eye problems, etc.

• Looking inside your eyes
We examine the eyelids and the surface of the eye and look inside the eye with an ophthalmoscope to check the condition of your eyes and your general health.

• The Camera
We have a Digital Retinal Camera which takes photographs of the inside of your eye which you can view with us immediately. They give a permanent, archived image of your retina for future reference, should any changes occur in your eye. This is the only effective way of monitoring disc changes in glaucoma or in a naevus (effectively, a mole on our retina) and many other eye conditions.
In some circumstances this is available on the NHS but usually we charge an extra fee of £11.00 for this. (It's an expensive piece of kit!)

• Pupil Reflexes
Defective pupil reflexes can indicate retinal or neurological problems

• Sight Test
This is where we measure how clearly you can see detail like the letters on the test chart and determine which lenses you need to get that optimum clarity. Are you longsighted, shortsighted, astigmatic or presbyopic, or are you one of the lucky ones who doesn't need specs or contacts, but just has the good sense to have a regular check up?
We will tell you what the results are in plain English.

• Muscle Balance
This shows whether your eyes are moving in harmony, if not you could have headaches or even double vision.

• Stereopsis
This is a useful test, especially for the children, as it can demonstrate the highest level of co-ordination between the two eyes. It is, therefore, used in testing for "lazy eye" or a squint.

• Colour Vision
Tests can show defects in colour perception which may be important in your choice of career. Particularly useful for young men and teenagers (it is hardly ever present in women).

• Pressure Measurement
High pressure in your eyes means that you are more likely to have Glaucoma, so, if we find this then we will complete some other tests to confirm or otherwise.

• Visual Fields
Plotting your central and peripheral fields of view can reveal the presence of Glaucoma or strokes or other neurological problems.

• Prescription
Finally, a copy of your prescription is available for you. This is useful if travelling abroad, etc.