bird opticians
Eye Examination
Our optometrists conduct a thorough examination of your eyes to check their health and function. We will discuss our findings with you and advise you on the most appropriate course of action including the type of visual correction most appropriate to you.
Providing a Comprehensive Assesment
We offer 3 types of eye examinations; it is not necessary to undertake every diagnostic test on every patient, and we can adapt our examinations to each of our patient’s needs. We have invested in technology we believe would be beneficial to our patients. This includes:
01
Zeiss Humphrey Peripheral Field Analyzer
This device, like the one used at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, helps diagnose glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration by assessing the peripheral vision.
02
iCare Contact Tonometer
The iCare Contact Tonometer measures eye pressure without the need for the traditional “puff of air” test. It uses a small, lightweight probe that briefly touches the cornea to record intraocular pressure quickly and comfortably. This device is used primarily to help diagnose glaucoma by accurately assessing eye pressure in a non-invasive way.
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Monaco Retinal Optomap & OCT Scanner
This scanner captures widefield images of the retina and detailed cross-sectional views to help detect eye conditions early. For more details, see our Optomap page
Standard eye examination 30 – 40 mins (Children & NHS free)
Suitable for children, young adults and patients who are not experiencing any problems. It includes:
– History and Symptoms
– Refraction assessment
– Binocular vision assessment
– External eye examination
– Internal eye examination
– Measurement of intraocular pressures (if appropriate)
– Visual field testing (if appropriate)
– Advice and recommendations
– Referral for further investigations if necessary
Comprehensive eye examination 40 mins (NHS discount, Children free)
Suitable for all patients including children. But is especially beneficial to patients with diabetes, family history of glaucoma, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, high blood pressure, history of retinal tears, holes or detachment. It includes:
– History and Symptoms
– Refraction assessment
– Binocular vision assessment
– External eye examination
– Internal eye examination
– Measurement of intraocular pressures (if appropriate)
– Visual field testing (if appropriate)
– Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging
– Time to view and discuss your Optomap scans as the optometrist explains them
– Advice and recommendations
– Lifestyle and nutritional advice for healthy eyes
– Referral for further investigations if necessary
Comprehensive eye assessment 40 mins (NHS discount)
Suitable for patients over 60 or patients with existing eye problems. But is especially beneficial to patients with diabetes, family history of glaucoma, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, high blood pressure, history of retinal tears, holes or detachment. It includes:
– History and Symptoms
– Refraction assessment
– Binocular vision assessment
– External eye examination
– Internal eye examination
– Measurement of intraocular pressures (if appropriate)
– Visual field testing (if appropriate)
– Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging
– Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
– Time to view and discuss your OCT & Optomap scans as the optometrist explains them
– Advice and recommendations
– Lifestyle and nutritional advice for healthy eyes
– Referral for further investigations if necessary
Children’s Eye Examination
Children can be tested at any age – they do not need to be able to read to have an eye examination – we can use pictures instead. Children should be tested before they start school; children with vision problems may not realise it themselves. Some of the most common symptoms that indicate your child may be experiencing problems with their sight are:
– Sitting too close to the television;
– Screwing up eyes/frowning to see;
– Looking cross eyed;
– Holding a book too close to their face or getting frustrated when reading;
– Skipping words or whole lines of text;
– Finding it difficult to focus/copy from the board during lessons;
– Difficulty throwing/catching.
– Vision problems can have a significant impact on a child’s development and education, but these problems are easily corrected by an experienced optometrist.
Overdue An Appointment?
Whether you need a regular eye check-up, new glasses or your frame could do with a repair, we would love to see you.
Do You Have A Child or Teenager in Full-Time Education?
Eye examinations for children under 19 in full time education are free under the NHS. If glasses are prescribed, the NHS provides additional assistance.
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Over The Age of 40?
If you are over 40 all our examinations include glaucoma testing using:
– A contact tonometer to record your eye pressure; so there is no “puff of air” test; this is used to help diagnose Glaucoma.
– The Zeiss Humphrey field machine, the same as the Royal Hallamshire Hospital has.
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