Eye Examinations
We take your eye care seriously
At Richard C Arnold our optometrists have a wealth of experience and all the latest technology to hand and usually spend 30 minutes on each examination. We realise how important eye examinations are, not only to ensure that we measure your eye prescription as accurately as possible, but also because of the enormous number of general health conditions that can be detected during an eye test. These can include such conditions as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol to name but a few, and of course the sooner such conditions can be detected the easier they are to treat. So make sure you make eye tests a part of your regular health checks.
We take your child's eye care seriously
It is also very important to ensure that your child has regular eye tests as they grow, since there are many problems (such as squinting and lazy eye) that if detected soon enough can be treated before the problem has a permanent effect. Often it is found that underachieving at school and poor concentration can be attributed to eye sight problems.
Digital imaging for greater peace of mind
For a small additional cost, we can also offer Optomap as part of your eye examination. Optomap allows your Optometrist to take a digital image of your retina, making it easier to detect problems and providing a permanent record of your eye health. For more information on the advantages and costs, please click here.
Do you qualify for free eye tests?
We provide free NHS eye tests to:
- Aged 60 or over
- Under 16 or under 19 and still in full time education
- Diagnosed as having diabetes or glaucoma
- 40 years of age or over with a close relative with glaucoma
- Registered blind or partially sighted
- In need of complex lenses (you may also get an optical voucher)
We also provide free NHS eye tests to the following categories:
- Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
- You are named on, or entitled to, an NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- You are named on a valid HC2 or HC3 certificate