Following the latest Government guidance, we will be continuing to adhere to high levels of infection control. This will include the sanitisation of surfaces, instruments and high touch point areas. The perspex shields will remain in place as we feel that these continue to offer both patients and customers a higher level of protection. Your Optometrist may choose to wear a face mask during your examination. You are no longer required to but may do so if you wish. We are no longer able to provide face masks to patients. We ask that you do not attend at the practice if you feel unwell on the day of your appointment but would ask that you contact us at your earliest convenience so that we may offer the appointment to another patient and so that we can arrange a different time and date for you.
The safest way for us to examine your eye health is with an OPTOMAP retinal examination. This will allow us to view up to 82% of your retina (the back surface of your eyes) – much more than they are able to see in a standard examination – in great detail whilst maintaining a safe distance.
Your optometrist will then carry out the other necessary health checks and review your prescription. There are different techniques that can be used to assess your eyes. Your optometrist will adapt the way they perform your sight test to maintain your safety. You will still have a full and thorough eye examination.
You will be guided by a member of staff through every part of your visit to make sure that you feel comfortable while at the practice.