Eye examinations

Your eye examination

This includes different tests tailored to your individual situation, based on our professional evaluation of your visual requirements.

• History and symptoms. We discuss any problems with your eyesight and general health, and your work and leisure activities, to assess your visual needs.
• Eyewear assessment. If you already wear glasses or contact lenses, we check they are suitable for your vision.
• Refraction. We test your near vision (reading), distance vision (driving, TV) and intermediate vision (hobbies or computer work).
• Oculomotor balance. We check your eye muscles are co-ordinated and you have comfortable vision at all distances.
• Pupil reflexes. We check your pupils react normally, as an unusual reflex may indicate neurological problems.
• Intraocular pressure. Too much pressure can indicate glaucoma. Usually for people over 40 or with glaucoma in the family.
• Visual field test. Where appropriate we check your all-round and peripheral vision.
• Ophthalmoscopy. Evaluates the health of your eyes. Diabetes, cataracts, hypertension and macular degeneration can be detected and monitored.

Finally we give you an explanation of your vision and eye health, plus a copy of your optical prescription.