The eye examination
We all rely on our eyes and good eyesight in almost every aspect of our daily lives but our eyes don't always let us know in an obvious way when something is wrong. Often, because sight deterioration can be very gradual, people may not notice that they are not seeing as well as they could. Regular examinations are important as the sooner a vision problem is detected, the greater the chance of successful treatment - this is particularly true of young children and the elderly.
More than just identifying whether your eyesight needs correcting, the eye examination can reveal a number of other underlying health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. It is a vital health check which should be part of everyone's normal health regime.
NHS Eye Examinations
You are eligible for a free NHS eye examination if you belong to one of these groups:
Retinal photography
Our state of the art equipment includes a fundus camera at each practice which takes a digital photo of the retina inside the eye. It gives an image which we store on computer and to which we can refer in the future to monitor any changes. It is a much more sensitive way to screen than the traditional method of looking with an ophthalmoscope and making notes on the records. Due to the high quality of the image it is possible to detect problems which would not otherwise be visible. If we need to refer you to a specialist we are then able to send a copy of the image which helps with accurate diagnosis and treatment.
