EYE EXAMINATIONS
Regular eye examinations are a crucial part of taking care of your health. More than just an assessment of your eyesight, eye examinations now look at every part of your eye health and can catch the warning signs of illnesses affecting your general health as well. To look after this complex part of your body and protect your eyesight, book an examination carried out by a highly trained optometrist and get the care your eyes deserve.
POST - OPERATIVE CATARACT CARE
If you are planning to have cataract surgery, you may be wondering what it will be like afterwards. Patients experience different recovery times and symptoms and it can be concerning not knowing what to expect. We offer post-operative cataract care to monitor your vision after surgery and answer any questions you might have. If you are experiencing symptoms or are unsure if your vision is recovering normally, our optometrist will discuss it with you and carry out a thorough examination of your eyes.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR EYE EXAMINATION?
We offer different kinds of eye examinations but they all include the basic set of tests to help us evaluate your eyesight and understand your eye health. Tests include a visual acuity test, an eye pressure check, an eye health assessment and screening for eye conditions.
Your optometrist will also discuss your health with you and ask some questions about your medical history – this helps them to build a complete picture of your eye health and allows us to personalise eyecare for you. As a community-based practice, we aim to provide you with continued eye care and through our examinations, we can monitor your eye health and check in with you about any symptoms you may be experiencing.
YOUR EYE HEALTH
Your eyes are a sensitive and complex part of your body, but there are plenty of things you can do to look after them. As a part of your general health, eyesight can be protected through improving diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy habits like smoking.
Giving your eyes the rest they need and protecting them from the sun can also go a long way towards safeguarding your vision and preventing eye conditions. Nevertheless, there are some things you can’t do alone and that’s where we come in – we offer detailed examinations and expert advice to give you all the support you need in your eye health journey.