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Optical Shop know what concerns the public might have
regarding an eyesight test. We have draw up some answers
to questions you might have. |
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You may be entitled to a NHS test on various
grounds. Under 16, under 19 and in full time education,
over 60, diabetics, sufferers of glaucoma or their close
family over the age of 40. If you are partially sighted
of have a very strong prescription. If you receive benefits
on income grounds. If you phone one of our stores, we
would be pleased to advise you. |
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This varies from person to person. As
a rough guide, in the absence of any special circumstances:
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Age 0-16 |
Once a year |
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Age 16-70 |
Once every two years |
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Age 70+ |
Once a year |
If you have diabetes, glaucoma, or other
medical and eye conditions, you may need more regular
checks. Please speak to one of our staff for more details.
When you have your eyes tested, the optometrist will
recommend the date of your next test. We will send out
a reminder to help you remember. |
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The eye test is not only there
to see if you require glasses, or a change to your current
glasses. It is also a way to check the health of your
eyes which may not give rise to any symptoms, for instance
glaucoma, or general health problems such as raised blood
pressure. |
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'Commonly, we would see children
for the first time, just before they start formal education
at four to four and a half. Previous to this they will
undergo developmental checks.' |
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If you have a close member
of your family with glaucoma ( parent, sibling or child
), you have increased risk of glaucoma, especially over
the age of 40. Over the age of 40 the NHS will pay for,
and recommends, annual eye checks. Under the age of 40,
two yearly checks should be adequate. |
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Diabetics can have particular
eye problems that should be checked for annually, and
the NHS will pay for this test. |
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No. The spectacle prescription
does not contain the information to specify contact lenses.
You will need a contact lens appointment, to assess your
requirements, and allow you to try contact lenses. |
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New contact lenses are always
being developed. New lenses are now more comfortable,
more carefree, can be worn for longer periods or even
slept in. We can cater for more types of vision, such
as astigmatism, or the need for bifocal or varifocals.
Please speak to one of our trained staff who can advise
you more specifically. Also, we make contact trials available
at no charge, for you to assess any of these developments. |
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No; lenses can only be supplied
against a current prescription. You will need a check
up visit, and another prescription will be issued. |
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We advise having a sight test
and contact lens check every year. Fitting new lenses
to an old prescription may mean you do not get the most
from your new contact lenses. |
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You may be able to use other
solutions with your lenses, but please speak to one of
our trained staff before changing. |
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