THE IMPORTANCE OF
AN EYE EXAMINATION
Regular eye tests are a crucial component of your personal healthcare and are essential as they can detect underlying health problems as well as help maintain good vision.
As a general rule, these are normally carried out every two years or more frequently if suggested by our Optometrists.
It is recommended that children have annual eye examinations which are free for children under 16 or students under 19 years of age and in full time education.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT
YOUR EYE EXAMINATION
Before the examination begins, our optometrist will ask a number of questions about your current and previous eye health, any family history of eye health concerns, any medications you are taking, and the type of work you do as these all can affect your eye health.
Enhanced Eye Examinations:
Your enhanced eye exam will typically take around 40 minutes, using the latest technology: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning, ICare tonometry, and our experienced optometrists who are highly qualified.
Our optometrists will ask you about your eyes, health, problems with your vision and relevant medical/eye history. Its also useful to know a bit about you, and your work/hobbies, as this can affect your eye health, or how we need to look after your eyes.
Our optometrists will assess your eye muscles, glasses prescription (if you need one) and eye health inside and out. Your visual fields, and intra ocular pressure (the glaucoma tests)
WE OFFER
CHILDREN'S EYE EXAMINATIONS
We recommend that children have their eyes tested before they start school.
However, if you’re concerned, we are happy to see them even before they are 1 years old. With young children at home, Joseph has a special interest in paediatric eye-care with a specialist glasses range to match.
WE ALSO PROVIDE
PRIVATE EYE EXAMINATIONS
We only offer an enhanced eye exam as we believe the eyes are important. Full length, thorough eye exam including an OCT scan. Students are entitled to a concessionary rate.
COMMITED TO PROVIDING
EXPERT PATIENT CARE
Being an independent, rather than a mainstream optician, means that you are assured of continuity of care from one of our highly qualified Optometrists.
At Lambrou Eye Studio, we have embraced and incorporated the latest OCT technology in order to provide a more detailed eye health review for our patients.
THERE IS NO PUFF OF AIR!
WE USE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY; ICARE
No puff of air and no drops. A comfortable more accurate glaucoma screening tool
NHS funded sight tests are available at Lambrou Eye Studio, Locksbottom. The criteria for eligibility is detailed below:
NHS patients can opt in to have an OCT scan for £29. As this is not currently funded by the NHS.
Who is eligible for NHS funded sight tests and optical vouchers:
Link to NHS eligibility Free NHS eye tests and optical vouchers - NHS (www.nhs.uk)