| You can expect a thorough and unhurried eye examination at Kites. Having an eye examination is not just about helping you to see with a pair of spectacles. It is an essential check on the health of your eyes and can provide information about your general health too.
The eyes are examined externally and internally for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macula degeneration and retinal detachments.
We have recently invested in this OCT technology to provide a more advanced eye examination than ever before. An OCT scan of your eye allows us to visualise the layers of the retina at the back of the eye in a similar way to a MRI or CAT scan. It provides a 3D image, enabling the Optometrist to pick up any problems at a much earlier stage. Many common diseases such as glaucoma, Macula Degeneration (AMD) and diabetes can damage the retina.
The 3D scan is not part of the NHS eye test but is performed as part of an extended examination. It is non-invasive, painless and quick! The images are stored on computer for comparison at future visits, providing the best way of monitoring the health of your eyes.
Additional tests for binocular vision, intra-ocular pressures, and visual field analysis and colour vision are performed as appropriate.
We allow 30 minutes for a routine eye examination but 45 minutes if you’re having an extended examination including OCT. |
