 | In an effort to promote regular eye checks and general wellbeing the cost of the eye test is now being met by the NHS. Our eye exam not only ensures you see clearly but can also pick up early signs of eye conditions such as Glaucoma and Diabetes. We provide the latest Retinal photography as part of our eye exam.
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Why have an eye test?
Most people no longer question why they should go for regular dental check-ups, yet many have no idea of the value of going for regular eye examinations.
An eye test doesn’t just tell you how short- or long-sighted you are. It can also reveal eye conditions that may be more serious, and some of these conditions, if diagnosed early, can be prevented from developing further. An example of this is glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a disease that patients often don’t notice in themselves until it’s too late. If left undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to serious sight loss or even blindness. Yet a simple eye test is all that’s needed to detect glaucoma, and its development can easily be arrested and sight saved.
Glaucoma usually affects people over the age of 40, but that doesn’t mean that younger people shouldn’t go for eye tests.
How often?
How often you should go for a test varies with age. It is recommended that children be taken for an eye examination by the age of three, and every two years after this (or more often if recommended by your optometrist). Children under the age of 16 (or under 19 if in full-time education) are entitled to free eye tests on the NHS and free glasses if they are required.
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At 40, you should have a full eye examination, with follow-up exams about every two years (or more often if recommended by your optometrist). Age increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, but remember, if detected early, the development of some diseases can be slowed or halted.
At 70 and beyond, you should have a full eye examination every year, even if you think your vision is good.
