An eye test won’t just tell you if you need new glasses or a change of prescription, it’s also an important eye health check.
We believe healthy eyes are one of the most important things in life. Therefore we offer an array of eye test appointments to help fit YOUR schedule! We are NHS registered hence everyone over the age of 60, diabetes sufferers, individuals with a direct family history of glaucoma and people who claim qualifying benefits to receive an eye examination for FREE.
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Having an eye test can spot many general health problems and early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms – many of which can be treated if found early enough.
At Dixey CB, we recommend everyone between the age of 16 and 70 to have an eye examination at least every 2 years and those under 16 and 70+ to have one every year.
Age-related macular degeneration affects your central vision for example when you’re reading, looking at photos or watching television. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may make this central vision distorted or blurry and, over a period of time, it may cause a blank patch in the centre of your vision.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil.
Conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva).
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the cells at the back of the eye (known as the retina). If it isn’t treated, it can cause blindness.
Eye floaters are those tiny spots, specks, flecks and “cobwebs” that drift aimlessly around in your field of vision. While annoying, ordinary eye floaters and spots are very common and usually aren’t cause for alarm. Floaters and spots typically appear when tiny pieces of the eye’s gel-like vitreous break lose within the inner back portion of the eye.
Glaucoma is a condition which can affect sight, usually due to build-up of pressure within the eye. Glaucoma often affects both eyes, usually to varying degrees. One eye may develop glaucoma quicker than the other.
A red eye can be alarming but is commonly just a sign of conjunctivitis or another minor eye condition. If it is painful, there may be a more serious problem. In any case, you should see your GP for advice.
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