The Eye Examination

The Optometrist will arrive with what amounts to a portable testing room with basically all equipment you would expect to find in a high street practice including some state of the art portable diagnostic aids.

Having set the equipment up the Optometrist will discuss:

Any concerns that the client may be having with their eyes

Any symptoms they are having

Their particular visual needs in relation to TV, hobbies, reading etc

Having ascertained the clients needs and concerns the Optometrist will ask more clinically orientated questions such as:

Medication

Family ocular history

Personal ocular history

During the eye examination itself the Optometrist will determine the general condition of the clients eyes. A full range of tests and procedures will be carried out which will include:

The examination of both the interior and exterior of the eye and lids using relevant instrumentation

Checking the eye pressure

Where necessary checking the field of vision

The standard of vision both with without and with any existing spectacles

Determining using a combination of instruments and lenses whether an optical prescription is required

Assessing the way in which the eyes work together will be

The Eye ExaminationAt the end of the examination the Optometrist will:

Explain the results and advise whether or not a new or changed prescription is required and issue a written copy

Guidance on lighting, Magnifiers and other visual matters

Advise on appropriate Spectacles and lenses

Recommend when the next examination should be

Answer any questions from the client, carers or relatives

Complete any GP Information or referral letters


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