The eye examination

Regular eye examinations are a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, not alone for checking sight but also to check the health of the interior and exterior eye for early detection of eye conditions and problems

Most Eye Care Professionals advise that every adult should have a comprehensive eye exam every 2 years. Some people need to have their eyes tested more regularly and our Optometrists will be able to advise you of this when they see you. 

Your optometrist may recommend you have an eye examination more often than every 2 years if you:
• are a child wearing glasses
• have diabetes
• are aged 40 or over and have a family history of glaucoma
• are aged 70 or over

We will advise you at the end of every eye examination when we would recommend that you have any further routine examinations. 

If you’re eligible for a free NHS sight or eye test, the NHS pays for it and you will not be charged.

You can check on the NHS website if you think that you should be entitled to a free Eye Exam: 
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/free-nhs-eye-tests-and-optical-vouchers/