EYE EXAMINATION
INDEPENDENT EYECARE IN ISLE OF MAN
OUR EYE EXAMINATIONS
Regular eye examinations not only detect eye conditions like long or short sightedness but can also detect eye disease before you notice the effect on your vision. Early treatment can often prevent your vision from getting worse. Early indicators of certain medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease can also be detected through an eye examination. On the Isle of Man patients are entitled to an NHS eye examination, provided it is not more frequent than the recommended test intervals. A private eye examination is always an option should you need or want an examination more frequently. Adults are recommended to have an eye examination at least once every 2 years, whilst for children under 16, it is recommended every 12 months. There are some groups who are entitled to an NHS eye examination more frequently than this.
There are many different tests and procedures that can be used to check both your vision and the health of your eyes. You can be sure at Newby & Padley Optometrists that you will receive a thorough examination from caring and experienced optometrists.
OUR PROCESS
We will ask a few questions about general health, lifestyle and family history of specific eye and general medical conditions. This allows the optometrist to fully understand your visual requirements and also tailor your eye examination to your specific needs.
We use the latest digital Apple test charts to present a series of tests and ensure accuracy when establishing your spectacle prescription. The tests are neither difficult nor painful and are designed to assess visual function and the health of your eyes.
Our optometrists like to take time with patients and make them feel at ease. Patients often worry that they are giving the wrong answer. The optometrist will often check your responses several times until he is sure that they are consistent and make sense. You just need to relax and say what you see.
You will also have the opportunity to have additional Tests, such as retinal photography or an Optomap wide field retinal scan.
