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Why Do I Need To Go To The Opticians For Regular Eye Tests If I Can See Alright?

You may think that you are very healthy and there is nothing wrong with you. You many then feel no need to keep seeing the optometrist (ophthalmic optician) on a regular basis.

However, as we age we become more prone to many eye conditions like glaucoma and cataract. A lot of these conditions don’t have any symptoms so the only way to detect them and receive the appropriate treatment is to visit the optician.

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Here at OPTIKAL our opticians carry out a full set of tests with the most up to date technology available to check the health of the eyes. All conditions discussed below can be detected during an eye examination.

We discuss your visual needs so that if you require glasses or contact lenses you will leave with exactly what is best for your lifestyle.

High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol

We use an instrument called an ophthalmoscope to look through your pupil at the inside of your eyes. The eyes are the only part of the body where you can look at the blood vessels directly and if any signs are found we can refer you to your doctor.

Diabetes

If you are diabetic it is very important to visit the optician regularly as the eye examination is an important way of monitoring the progress of your condition.

Glaucoma

This affects as many as 2 in 100 people over the age of 40 can be detected by measuring the pressure in your eyes and checking the filed of vision. Half of the people who have it don’t even know it’s there. Unfortunately if it is left undetected, it can gradually cause irreversible blindness.

Headaches

In this day and age, headaches can occur for a number of reasons. Eye strain, incorrect prescriptions, ocular muscle imbalance are some of the many reasons that patients can get headaches. Before taking a trip to the doctor it is well worth having an eye test with the latest computerized equipment as the first question your doctor will want to know is “when did you last have an eye examination?”

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We are committed to providing our patients with the highest standard of eye care available. Our job is not only to ensure that your vision is at its best, but also to check the health of your eye - and consequently your overall wellbeing - please see the Retinal Photography page.