EYE EXAMINATIONS
There is much more to your eye examination at our Practice than finding out if you need spectacles or contact lenses. We also carry out a range of tests to assess the health of your eyes. Because everyone’s eyesight is different, we tailor the eye examination to your individual circumstances.
WHAT HAPPENS IN AN EYE EXAMINATION?
We will discuss any problems you might have with your eyesight and general health. Many eye conditions are health-related and it is important that you let us know if you are taking any medicines as these may affect your vision. To assess your visual needs, we also discuss your work and leisure activities and lifestyle requirements.
If you already wear spectacles or contact lenses, you should bring these to your appointments. We will then check the lenses to establish their type, optical power, and how well you can see with them.
When your eye examination is finished, we give you an explanation of your vision and your eye health, plus a copy of your optical prescription. We then recommend a time for your next eye examination based on your visual needs. Our optometrist will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about your sight and the eye examination.
ADVANCED EYE EXAMINATIONS
Including Optical Coherence Tomography, Pachymetry and Optomap - ultra-wide digital retinal imaging.
An advanced eye examination, in addition to the standard eye examination includes -
-
Enhanced optical coherence tomography - providing a 3D cross sectional scan of your retina, very similar to ultrasound. OCT uses light rather than sounds waves to illustrate the different layers that make up your retina.
-
Pachymetry - where the thickness of your cornea is measured for more accurate intraocular pressure measurements for glaucoma assessment.
-
Optomap - providing ultra-wide digital retinal imaging. It captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic image. The traditional methods typically reveal only 10-15% of your retina at one time.
All these examinations are completely painless, non-invasive and simple and quick to perform.
At Roger Lee Optometrists, we believe that whatever your eligibility you should have the most comprehensive examination we can offer and would recommend the advanced eye examination for all our clients.
NHS ENTITLEMENT
To check whether you are eligible for a free NHS eye test or help towards the cost of spectacles and lenses, please check the NHS's website or contact a member of our team for more information.
HOME VISITS
If you are entitled to an NHS eye examination and are unable to attend the practice unaccompanied, then you are eligible to have a free eye examination performed at your home - known as a ‘domiciliary sight test’.
This will be carried out by Pam Bramwell, who can visit you at your home to perform the eye examination and, if required, the dispense of spectacles. The spectacles will then be delivered to you by Pam to have them fitted.
At Roger Lee Optometrists, we pride ourselves in being the only independent Opticians in Sheringham, enabling us to provide a personal service. If you have any questions about this, then please call us to speak to one of our team.