The Eye Examination including 3D Scans

RELAXED, UNRUSHED

We think that everyone should receive the same care and attention and have access to the latest equipment.

We allow up to 45 minutes for an eye examination so that you won’t feel rushed. The optician will perform all the tests themselves, explaining the results as they go and answering all of your questions.

NEXT GENERATION EYE EXAM

Our retinal 3D scanner cost over £30’000 and patients are already seeing the benefits. This technology allows us to see areas of the eye previously hidden from view, and clever software allows us to compare scans with previous visits.

GOODBYE AIR PUFF

Measuring the eye pressure is important as high readings could mean you have glaucoma or are at risk from it. Glaucoma is usually picked up at routine eye examinations and initially gives no symptoms. If undetected it can lead to blindness. Early detection can prevent this. 

We measure pressure using a device called an iCare. It’s the latest in pressure-measuring technology and is quick, easy and comfortable, without the anticipation of the older air puff procedure. Combined with a 3D scan which analyses the optic nerve, the optician can rule out any issues.

If your pressures are high, we may ask you to return for a visual fields examination to check the areas of the edge vision that glaucoma affects. You may also be dilated so that we can examine the optic nerve in more detail. Early detection of glaucoma is critical and often treatment is a simple eye drop.

EYE CHART HEAVEN

The test chart we use is digital, which offers crisper letters making subtle judgement easier. The red and green test, called the duochrome, works particularly well on a screen and is used to fine tune the prescription. We can also check your eyes muscle balance and ensure there are no issues which could result in eyestrain. We will sometimes prescribe prism in your glasses if there is a muscle imbalance which relieves discomfort.

LET’S GET DIGITAL

Our record system is now digital. We store your medical details securely and encrypted, including scanned images, letters or other information relating to your eye health. This allows us to seamlessly contact your GP or consultant, if you need referring for further investigation or treatment. We use an online NHS referral system which speeds up the referral process. Should you need referring, the optician will discuss your options and your will be a given a choice of location if possible. We can also help with any private referrals.

3D SCANNING

Computerised eye testing equipment has come a long way in the recent years and at Eyes on the Moor we have invested in the latest technology so we can give you the most comprehensive eye examination. 

SEEING FURTHER

Our 3D retinal scanner is an advanced piece of equipment that shows us something we have never been able to see before: a cross section of the living central retina and optic nerve head. This is a part of the eye that a normal eye test cannot see, even with retinal photography.

The scan is simple and painless and uses light to captures thousands of images to build up a 3D image that can be viewed instantly.

EARLY DETECTION

The optician reviews the scans on a PC screen and looks under the retina and views all the way back to the optic nerve head. This is the nerve that leaves the eye, carrying information to the brain to be processed in the visual cortex.

The instrument is good at detecting and monitoring various eye conditions such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, amongst others. It measures the thickness of the retina and optic nerve and the detail achieved helps with the early detection of problems.

Software cleverly examines the data and provides detailed reports. The software compares the data with subsequent visits so that comparisons can be made to the baseline scans.

Any scans with suspected abnormalities are sent to an eye consultant for advice.

PREVENTABLE SIGHT LOSS

Nearly half of all sight loss is preventable so early detection is particularly important. Regular screening gives peace of mind, especially if there is a family history of eye problems.

We include 3D retinal scanning in both our Private and Enhanced NHS appointments as we feel this is an essential part of a comprehensive eye examination.