Regular eye exams are an important part of looking after your vision. Even if you don’t think your vision has changed, it is important to come in and have your eyes checked, as there are sight-threatening eye conditions that only show up with the comprehensive tests we do during an examination. Diagnosing eye diseases in their early stages when they are more treatable could save your sight.
For most adults, it is recommended to have your eyes checked every 2 years. If you have a condition such as diabetes, the optometrist may recommend you have eye exams annually or more often.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a sophisticated imaging technique included in our comprehensive eye exams, providing an unparalleled view of your eye health. OCT uses light waves to generate detailed cross-sectional images of your retina and optic nerve, producing a 3D view of the retina’s layers. This non-invasive scan allows us to detect and monitor conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy at their earliest stages, often before symptoms arise. By comparing current OCT scans with previous ones, our optometrist can identify minute changes in your eye’s structure, crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. This technology ensures that any potential issues are identified promptly, making your eye care more effective and proactive.
Our comprehensive eye exams start with a conversation – our optometrist will take the time to talk to you about your vision, medical history, and any concerns you have. We’ll check your vision to see if it has changed since your last eye test, and we’ll also go through some other important tests.
Our optometrist will do tests, including:
All of the tests in our eye exams, including OCT, are easy, non-invasive, and pain-free.
Now that we’ve told you how important regular eye exams are, we hope that you’ll check when your last examination was and if it was over 2 years ago, book an appointment today.
46 Darkes Lane,
Potters Bar EN6 2HW,
United Kingdom
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Saturdays - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday - Closed
