Eye Examinations

Protect Your Vision With
Comprehensive Eye Care

Your eyesight is precious, and regular eye examinations are essential for maintaining both your vision and overall health. At Insight Opticians, we offer thorough assessments that can detect problems early, often before you notice any symptoms.

Why Are Eye Exams So Important?

Many serious eye conditions develop without any symptoms at first. Glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy often show no early warning signs. Regular check-ups help us spot these issues early when treatment is most effective. We can also detect general health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure through eye examinations.

Your Eye Examination Options

Standard eye examination (45 minutes)

Our standard examination includes everything you need for complete eye health assessment, including:

Detailed vision testing and prescription check
Basic ultra-wide field retinal imaging (normally extra elsewhere)
Eye health assessment including pressure testing
Basic dry eye evaluation
Contact lens consultation, if required

For those wanting vision testing without imaging, we also offer a basic sight test for £35.

Advanced eye examination (45 minutes)

For the most comprehensive assessment, our advanced examination includes:

All standard examination components
In-depth Optomap imaging with detailed explanation
VR visual fields testing when required
Extended consultation time for complex prescriptions
Detailed discussion of your results and eye health

Advanced Plus eye examination (45 minutes)

For the most comprehensive assessment, our advanced plus examination includes:

All standard examination components
In-depth OCT imaging with detailed explanation
VR visual fields testing when required
Extended consultation time for complex prescriptions
Detailed discussion of your results and eye health

Contact Lens Fitting (30 mins)

A dedicated contact lens consultation which includes:

Thorough vision & fitting assessment of the lens on eye
Thorough health assessment of the eyes – with lids, lashes, cornea and dryness assessment
Advice on types of contact lenses and wearing schedule

State-Of-The-Art Technology

We use hospital-level equipment in our accessible high street location.

Optos ultra-wide field imaging captures 200 degrees of your retina (the thin layer of tissue at the back of your eye) in a single image
OCT scanning reveals layer-by-layer detail of your retina
Digital measurements ensure perfect frame fitting
VR visual field testing for accurate peripheral vision assessment

What Happens During Your Examination?

Your optometrist will discuss your medical history, any current vision concerns you might have, and your lifestyle. We’ll test your sight, examine the health of your eyes inside and out and explain everything we find in clear language.

NHS Eye Tests

We provide NHS-funded eye examinations for eligible patients. You may qualify for free NHS eye tests if you’re over 60, under 16, in full-time education under 19, or have certain medical conditions like diabetes or glaucoma.

How Often Should You Have Eye Tests?

We recommend annual eye examinations for most adults. Children should have regular check-ups from an early age, and people over 40 or with a family history of eye disease should always be assessed annually.

Book your eye examination with us today and take the first step towards lifelong healthy vision.

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