All opticians at Eyelevel Opticians are fully accredited members of the British College of Optometrists. We screen for a wide variety of simple and more complicated eye conditions, such as Astigmatism, Blepharitis, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion, Cataract, Chalazia and Styes, Conjunctivitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Drusens, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Iritis, Keratoconus, Long-sightedness, Macular Degeneration, Photokeratitis, Pinguecula, Presbyopia, Retinal Detachment, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Short-sightedness, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
In this page we describe some of the more complicated screenings and certifications we offer.
Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
We recommend that all people aged 12 and over with diabetes (type 1 and 2) have annual screening tests.
Colour-blindness Testing
Some more advanced levels of colour blindness, such as deuteranopia, can be difficult to detect and requires the skill of a highly experienced optician to spot. Our optometrists at Eyelevel Opticians can cover the full range of colour vision and colour blindness screening during your regular check-up (or as a separate appointment).
Glaucoma Screening
Early detection is key in protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. It is important to examine your eyes every 2 years before the age of 40, with increasing regularity post 40.
Glaucoma check-ups include tonometry and ophthalmoscopy. A more comprehensive Glaucoma exam consists of Tonometry, Ophthalmoscopy (dilated eye exam), Perimetry (visual field test) Gonioscopy and Pachymetry.
Cataract Screening
Eyelevel Opticians offers a comprehensive screening exam for the detection of Cataracts. This includes:
- The standard Visual acuity test, measuring your sight at various distances.
- The slit lamp exam using a specialized microscope to magnify the eye.
- Tonometry – another standard test to measure fluid pressures inside the eye
- And a Dilated eye exam, which allows for better examination of the lens and the back of the eye.