What Should You Expect From An Optician When Going For An Eye Test

A comprehensive eye test should at least take half an hour by a fully qualified Optician

. Every eye test or eye examination is unique, although many parts are common for all.

A in depth discussion with the Optician of your current eyesight requirements, and other health and lifestyle issues.

An assessment of any current spectacles you may be using and their suitability.

Assessment of your eyesight - how well you can see with and without spectacles?

The Optician use lenses of different strengths to determine if your eyesight can be improved with glasses or contact lenses.

The Optician will ensure you can see clearly at all distances; far distance, intermediate and reading.

Assessment of your ocular health Many health issues such as Cataracts, Diabetes, or Hypertension can affect the eyes without you realising.

Assessment of how well your eyes work together This may be done different ways.

There are also many other tests used to assess your eyes, some of which are:

Using a Retinoscope to give a reading of your prescription, this can then be fine tuned.

Using a Tonometer to measure the internal pressure of your eyes. This measurement is routinely performed for anyone over the age of 40 years. This is especially important for people with, or at risk of Glaucoma, which is an eye disease which affects the Optic nerve of the eye.

Using a Visual Fields Screener to measure your field of view. This is once again an important test for Glaucoma detection, as well as other conditions.

Colour vision tests. Most colour vision defects are genetic which means you are born with the defect. It is more common in boys. Most defects cant be corrected, but may make a difference when choosing an occupation or other lifestyle choices.

If any problems with the eyes are discovered, your optician should be able to arrange for a report to be sent to your Doctor for further investigation.

At the end of the examination the Optician will issue an up to date prescription for any spectacles that may be required. A good optician will always fully discuss the results of the eye examination, along with any recommendations that will benefit you and your eyes. He should also inform you of when you should next have another eye examination, typically annually but sometimes more often.

Some groups of people are entitled to an NHS Eye examination (e.g. under 16s, over 60s) which is free. Whether you are entitled to a NHS or have to pay for a private eye test, you test program should be the same regardless who pays the fees.

by: Leightons Opticians

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