Eye Examinations
Cheltenham, Worcester, Tewkesbury

An eye exam will provide the information our opticians need to supply you the perfect eye wear, however what a lot of people don’t realise is that they are vital to your overall health, and on numerous occasions have saved people’s lives. Eyesight is often taken for granted and deterioration can be so gradual that it is not noticed in the early stages.

And having your eyes checked isn't just for the very young and very old, maybe those reading glasses you've had for ten years aren't helping like they used to, if so it's time for a check up.

Why do I need an eye exam?

First of all, don’t worry, an eye exam is painless, and with regular checks you will be safe in the knowledge that your eye wear is effective and informed about the health of your eyes. Good eye care is important throughout your life.

An eye test will first of all involve some preliminary checks to establish refraction, eye pressures, and field test. The Optometrist will examine the eye itself both internally and externally using specialised instruments. This is important because it can reveal health problems before symptoms occur, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, cataracts, even brain tumours have been diagnose through eye exams.

The Optometrist will question you on your general medical history and your lifestyle needs as well as any problems you have with your eyes. Without wearing your spectacles you will be asked to determine your standard of vision via a calibrated chart. Your best vision will then be confirmed with a variety of lenses selected by the Optometrist using a trial frame. Eye muscle balance, reading and near vision tests are also included. Special tests including colour vision, VDU, low visual aid (LVA) assessments and others may be carried out.

If you think you need an eye exam and you’re in the Cheltenham, Worcester or Tewkesbury area, contact us by phone on 01905 613020 or fill in the enquiry form.

What’s the need for spectacles?

Good eyesight matters throughout the day, driving to and from work, working on your computer, reading to your children at bedtime, playing sports, watching TV. If you have the right eye wear these tasks are not hindered by the need to constantly squint and strain your eyes.

The refractive errors that are helped by spectacles are myopia (nearsighted), hyperopia (farsighted), astigmatism and presbyopia (the loss of the ability to change the focus of the eye with advancing age).There is no medicine that can correct a refractive error but there are surgical procedures that are used to reduce your dependence on eyewear. Laser eye surgery is becoming more popular and affordable, for people who are uncomfortable in glasses or contact lenses laser eye surgery is an option. If you are considering having a surgical procedure, we will be happy to discuss your suitability and options.