Special Looks Opticians
ROUTINE
EYE EXAMINATION
PRIVATE EYE EXAMINATION
If you are having any concerns about the clarity of your vision, or just need a routine eye examination, we will be happy to help.
We may use a variety of techniques to assess your ocular health, screen for any pathology and measure any refractive error you may have.
For most people, it is recommended that you are seen every 2 years for an eye exam, though some people require more frequent appointments.
Our appointments last 40 minutes and the cost of a private eye examination is £40 and includes OCT scans and imaging of your eyes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
All clinically essential tests are included within our private eye examination fee. This may vary depending on the individual patient's needs. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Refraction and determination of your prescription using Visionix VX65 phoropter
- Ocular health assessment with Keeler Slit Lamp and VOLK lenses
- OCT scans and fundus imaging using NIDEK Retina Scan 330
- Intraocular Pressure Readings with Keeler Pulsair Non-Contact Tonometry
- Visual Fields Testing
- Binocular Vision Assessment
- Pupil Reactions Assessment
- Ocular Motility Assessment
- Dry Eye Overview*
- Anterior Eye OCT where indicated
*Dry eye overview is only used to guide patients if they have dry eye and if further followup appointments for this would be appropriate. No specific treatment plan can be given without a full dry eye assessment.
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Eye Appointments
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NHS FUNDED SIGHT TESTS
The NHS currently provide a basic eye examination for certain eligible patients. Tests done may vary depending on the individual patient's needs. The core makeup of the NHS eye examination is:
- Refraction and issue of a spectacle prescription
- Ocular Health Assessment
- Binocular Vision Assessment
- Pupil Assessment
For some patients, extra tests are required such as peripheral vision tests or intraocular pressures, which will be conducted where necessary.
Currently there is no funding available for patients to have enhanced tests, such as OCT scans and retinal imaging, funded by the NHS. We recommend this enhanced test for all of our patients and the charge for this is £15.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO AN NHS FUNDED EYE EXAMINATION?
You may qualify for an NHS sight test if you:
- are under 16
- are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
- are 60 or over
- are registered as partially sighted or blind
- have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
- have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
- are a prisoner on leave from prison
- are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement
You may also recieve an NHS sight test if you:
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- get Income Support
- get Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- get Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
- get Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- get tax credits and meet the criteria
- get Universal Credit and meet the criteria
- have a low income and are named on a valid NHS HC2 certificate for full help with health costs
