Optical Centre Services



SIGHT TEST & EXAMINATION IS  FREE and a thorough eye test,  includes.

  1. External and internal eye examination (ophthalmoscopy)
    Which is very useful in detecting early ocular or systemic pathological changes.
  2. Visual acuity
    A careful assessment with and without spectacles.
  3. Heterophorias
    The muscular imbalance of the eyes, which can lead to headaches, blurred or double vision
  4. Motility test
    To asses the extend of the movement of the two eyes.
  5. Field analysis
    To asses the extend of the field of vision, this can give early indications for example of glaucoma.
  6. Refraction
    Objective and subjective whereby the refractive error is determined for distance, intermediate and near and it is fine-tuned by the use of various instruments.
  7. Introcular Pressure
    Also commonly known as the "puff test" where the pressure inside the eye is measured. a very useful test for glaucoma.
  8. Colour vision tests
    To determine any colour deficiencies.

At the end of each examination a prescription form with your latest prescription is given to you.
All the above is in accordance with current U.K. regulations on sight testing.

After determining the refractive error and when the choice of frame is made the spectacles are usually prepared within two working days.

FOR URGENT CASES OUR EXPRESS SERVICE CAN PREPARE THEM WITHIN A FEW HOURS.

All our lenses are inspected thoroughly for imperfections before and after glazing by our expert lab technicians using the most sophisticated machinery.