Free NHS eye tests and Optical You’re entitled to a free NHS sight test if you: • are under 16 • are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home) • are 60 or over • are registered as partially sighted or blind • have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma • are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma • have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk of glaucoma Read More

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/glaucoma

Glaucoma test incorporates

Visual Field Test
This tests whether your peripheral vision (i.e. the vision away from the center, or everything you’re not looking directly at) is healthy, or whether there are gaps. Looking into a machine, you are asked to press a button every time you see a dot of light. If you have glaucoma, Read More

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lenses Rigid gas permeable contact lenses (RGPs) are more durable and resistant to deposit build up, and generally give a clearer, crisper vision. They tend to be less expensive over the life of the lens since they last longer than soft contact lenses. They are easier to handle and less likely to tear. However, they are not as comfortable initially as soft contacts Read More

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Our single vision lenses cater to various prescriptions, ensuring optimal vision correction for both near and far distances. Whether you’re nearsighted or farsighted, our expert team is ready to customize your eyeglasses swiftly, right before your eyes.

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Digital retinal imaging (DRI) is a quick and painless way for your eye doctor to look inside your eye and track changes to your ocular health and vision. Digital retinal imaging, also known as a retinal photograph, is a non-invasive, diagnostic tool that produces digital high resolution, coloured images of your retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels in the back of your eye. Read More

Medical requirements for applicants aged 45 and aged 65 and over. If you are aged 45 or over and you are completing a new application for a PCO-Licence (or even in the case of a PCO-Licence renewal), you must undergo a medical examination (Form TPH/204 must be completed). A medical examination will need to be undertaken at each subsequent renewal of your licence between the ages of 45 up to the age of 65 Read More

At our store, we understand the importance of maintaining optimal eye health and providing you with the best vision solutions. Our professional optometrists are ready to offer comprehensive eye exams to assess your visual acuity and detect any potential issues. With our walk-in service, you can drop by at your convenience, ensuring that your eye care fits seamlessly into your busy schedule.

Discover a wide range of stylish and functional eyewear options once you’ve had your eye test. From trendy frames to cutting-edge lens technology, we have curated a collection that caters to every taste and lifestyle. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to guide you through the selection process, helping you find the perfect eyewear that suits your prescription and complements your unique style.

We pride ourselves on using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure accurate prescriptions and thorough eye examinations. Your vision is precious, and we are committed to providing you with the highest standard of eye care.

What is visual stress? Lines of text are rather like a striped pattern. When some people look at black and white stripes of specific width and spacing it causes visual distortions and illusions. These distortions are due to hyper-excitability in the part of the brain known as the visual cortex. It is thought that when some people try to read the ‘stripy’ effect of the lines of print, it causes similar symptoms affecting their ability to read the text. This is known as Read More

Optical coherence tomography (OCT)) is non-invasive imaging tests. They use light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina with OCT, can see each of the retina’s distinctive layers. This allows your Optometrist help with diagnosis such as glaucoma, well as retinal disease, like age –related macular degeneration, macular hole, diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy.