Everyone's eyes are different so we tailor the eye examination to your individual circumstances. Following an assessment of your previous history and discussion of your present situation and any symptoms, the eye examination will then usually include the following elements and tests to aid our professional assessment of your visual requirements.
Many people only think to visit their optometrist if they are having difficulty seeing well. However, even if you feel you can see perfectly well, eye examinations are important in order to check the health of your eyes. Both adults and children should have regular checks, and those who drive should also ensure that they meet the required visual standard.
Many people only think to visit their optometrist if they are having difficulty seeing well. However, even if you feel you can see perfectly well, eye examinations are important in order to check the health of your eyes. Both adults and children should have regular checks, and those who drive should also ensure that they meet the required visual standard.
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Linda (Bsc Hons, MCOptom) and has been practising in Hampshire for several years and with the practice since 2012 and works on Wednesdays. Mohammed Asghar (BSc Hons, MCOptom) specialises in dry eyes, and contact lenses and joined the practice in 2017, he works on Thursdays. Gill Foster (BSc Hons, MCOptom) started with the practice in 2018 and works on Saturdays when we are testing and occasionally covers for midweek testing.
Everyone's eyes are different so we tailor the eye examination to your individual circumstances. Following an assessment of your previous history and discussion of your present situation and any symptoms, the eye examination will then usually include the following elements and tests to aid our professional assessment of your visual requirements.
The OCT scans the inside of the eye allowing examination of the 10 individual layers of the retina and also the optic nerve in 3 dimensions and is non-invasive and painless. Our existing Fundus camera just examines the surface of the retina. It is not intrusive, has no radiation issues and operates similarly to the other (Fundus) camera with which most are familiar.
Whether you spend 3 hours or up to 12 hours per day on devices, your digital life has an impact on your vision(1). Eyezen lenses are "enhanced"(2) everyday lenses, designed to reduce eye strain when you're working or socialising on digital devices. So you can continue to do what you enjoy with comfortable vision.
After the eye examination, if spectacles are required, advice is freely available from our team of experienced and fully qualified dispensing opticians. They will provide as much help as you need to ensure that you end up with the best choice of frame and lenses, specifically for you.
We offer a good selection - from sturdy, economical frames through to individualised designer styles as well as a selection of sunglasses that include the Maui Jim range.There are lightweight hypo-allergenic titanium frames and rimless designs through to the heavier-looking styles currently in vogue.
We offer a good selection - from sturdy, economical frames through to individualised designer styles as well as a selection of sunglasses that include the Maui Jim range.There are lightweight hypo-allergenic titanium frames and rimless designs through to the heavier-looking styles currently in vogue.
