Ensure Your Vision is Crystal Clear With Our comprhensive Eye Test

At Pollard Optical, we prioritise the health of your eyes with comprehensive eye examinations. With state-of-the-art optical care, our eye exams are designed to ensure that you can see clearly and protect your long-term vision.

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Why Regular Eye Exams Matter

Early Detection of Eye Diseases: Regular examinations are crucial for the early detection of conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Monitoring Systematic Health: Regular eye exams do more than check your vision; they can also reveal signs of health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure, often before you notice any symptoms.
Updating Vision Correction: If you wear glasses or contact lenses, regular eye exams help keep your prescription accurate and your eyes healthy.

 

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What To Expect:

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This test measures how well you see at different distances. You will be asked to read letters on a chart, which helps determine if you need corrective lenses.

Visual Acuity Test

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This test measures how well you see at different distances. You will be asked to read letters on a chart, which helps determine if you need corrective lenses.

Refraction Assessment

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A tonometer is used to measure the pressure inside your eyes, which can help detect glaucoma.

Eye Pressure Measurement

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Using a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope, the doctor examines the back of your eye, including the retina and optic nerve, to check for signs of disease.

Retinal Examination

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This test assesses your peripheral vision and can help identify any blind spots that may indicate underlying health issues.

Visual Field Test

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Common Eye Conditions During Examination:

Cataracts A clouding of the lens in the eye
Glaucoma A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
Macular Degeneration A progressive disease that affect the central part of the retina
Diabetic Retinopathy Damage to the retina caused by diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is An Eye Test

An eye test is an appointment with an optometrist. They will measure your vision and see if it can be improved with glasses or contact lenses. Having better vision helps with day to day activities such as working, reading or driving, and can help reduce symptoms like eyestrain and headaches. Part of the eye test involves looking at how your eyes work together and assessing how the eye muscles function.
Another important part of the test is the ocular health assessment, where the health of the eye is checked from the front to the back. Any signs of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, or AMD, can be seen during the health check. If signs of certain eye conditions are spotted earlier, they can be dealt with better.

When Should I Get An Eye Test

Typically you should get your eyes tested every 2 years, as the prescription can change over time. Even if you don’t wear glasses it is still important to get your eyes tested, as during the health assessment any potential signs of eye conditions seen can be managed appropriately. Some people whose prescriptions might change more frequently, or are being monitored for eye conditions may need to be seen earlier. 
If you experience regular headaches, eye strain and if you notice a change in your vision, it would be worth getting an eye test (even if you are not due one yet).