Private Eye examinations

 Openshaw Opticians places your sight and your comfort above anything else. This is why we ensure that all our customers know exactly what to expect during an eye examination. This includes an explanation of any treatments or procedures you may need during your visit. There’s no such thing as a ‘quick eye test’ with us. All our eye examinations have a 30 minute  appointment slot so you can be rest assured that your optometrist will complete a thorough and extensive examination. Because we want you to relax and experience the Openshaw difference in the way we treat our customers, our optometrists will answer any questions or queries to put your mind at rest – regardless of how long it takes.

Our optometrists have the latest equipment to examine every aspect of your sight and general eye health. We don’t cut corners. Instead, we customise eye tests according to your needs. We take a detailed account of your medical history and assess your needs carefully. Here’s what to expect:

1.    Your Symptoms And History





All our eye examinations start with a detailed account of your background. We will ask you about the following:

 
1.Your medical history       

2. If you have ever experienced any problems with your eyes

     
3.Your family’s eye health and history 

    
4.Your family’s medical history (such as diabetes and high blood pressure)

5.Your interests and hobbies



All this information helps us to understand what affects your sight and eye health on a daily basis and also gives us an insight into any potential eye conditions you could have or are likely to develop.

1.Discussing your needs

It’s essential that your optometrist knows the reason why you are having your eyes checked. Perhaps you have a specific reason such as needing VDU screening, or maybe your eye examination is just routine.If you’re having problems with your vision, your optometrist needs to know the symptoms you are experiencing, as well as information about how long you have had these symptoms and if these have appeared gradually or suddenly. Knowing this information means your practitioner is able to tailor your eye examination to your needs.

2.   Vision Check

A vision check will assess how well you can see and if you need glasses or contact lenses. Using the latest digital test chart, a combination of tests will be performed to assess your distance vision. A near vision test will also be performed using the Snellen near point chart. This gives us an accurate measure of your eyes ability to read particular objects at a given reading or working distance.

3.      Eye Health Check



A Slit lamp is used to check the internal and external structure of your eyes and can detect diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. If needed, you may require an eye pressure check and a visual field examination depending on your age and the symptoms you are presenting. A visual Fieldexamination will check for blind spots in your peripheral (vision from the sides) vision and can detect serious health conditions such as glaucoma and retinal damage. The optometrist will also check the movement of your eyes to determine how well your eye muscles are working. Finally, your colour vision may be checked using special colour vision plates.

4.       Conclusions and Discussion

After your eye examination is over, we will discuss all results with you in detail. If any problems or changes in your vision have occurred, these will be carefully explained to you along with any solutions and what your options are. Our optometrists will help you make the best decision on the basis of your preferences and your needs. After this, you will also be advised as to how frequently you should your eyes tested.

At Openshaw opticians all our eye test appointments are 30 minutes, giving you a comprehensive eye examination.