Regular eye examinations are the most effective way to protect your long-term eye health.
A comprehensive eye examination is a thorough check-up of your overall eye health and vision and the best way to diagnose common conditions in their early stages. This is essential as early diagnosis will help you get the best outcome from treatment and prevent it from worsening.
How often should you have an exam?
We recommend annual eye examinations, particularly as you age and become more prone to developing conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.
Regular eye examinations also mean your optician will be able to compare your results over time and spot any changes to your eye health as early as possible.
What equipment do you use in eye exams?
We’re proud to offer first-class customer care with the latest eyecare technology in our state-of-the-art optometry practice. Specialized equipment means thorough and accurate eye exams. Tools and techniques we use include:
- Corneal topographers – help us fit contact lenses and diagnose problems with the cornea by mapping the curvature of the cornea.
- Digital slit lamp biomicroscopes – hto examine the front part of your eye in great detail and check for cataracts, corneal injuries, and other conditions.
- Digital tonometry devices – measure the pressure inside your eyes, and detect glaucoma.
- Pachymeters – measure the thickness of the cornea, helping us tell how likely you are to develop glaucoma.
- Digital retinal imaging – detailed images of the retina to detect conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.
- Visual field testing – to assess your peripheral vision.
- Pupil dilation – to see more of the internal structures of your eye and help detect retinal issues, cataracts, and other eye conditions.
- Digital phoropters – to give precise lens prescriptions, so you get the perfect glasses or contact lenses for your eyesight.
From what age do you start seeing children?
We see children from the age of 5 because we believe it’s never too early to start looking after your eye health. Vision problems can affect your child’s development and learning. Early detection of conditions such as myopia maximizes the chance of successful treatment.
Book your appointment
Regular eye examinations are the best thing you can do to look after the long-term health of your eyes. We encourage you to book yours today.