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Eye Health

Your eyes are essential for experiencing the world, and caring for them can help prevent future issues. Regular eye care ensures clear vision and allows for early detection of eye problems and other health conditions. This hub page serves as your resource for eye health information and advice, whether you need tips for maintaining healthy eyes or details about specific eye conditions.

Services to support your eye health

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Private Eye Test

This includes Retinal Photography, where a 45° image of the back of your eye is saved, which helps us track any changes in eye health over time.

An eye care clinician explaining OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) scan images to a patient, pointing out specific retinal layers on a computer screen.

Enhanced Eye Test

This includes either Optomap 200° ultra-wide field imaging or 3D OCT scans, providing greater understanding of any changes in the health of your eyes.

An optometrist with a patient during an appointment.

The Ultimate Eye Examination

This includes both Optomap 200° ultra-wide field imaging and 3D OCT scans, which together provide unrivalled insight into your eye health.

MyLeightons Care Plan

MyLeightons Care Plan offers a tailored membership for comprehensive eye and ear care, providing benefits like regular exams and discounts on products. For a monthly fee, it ensures convenient access to essential health services.

Enjoy complete care and total peace of mind with MyLeightons, from £12 a month. The easy way to look after your vision and hearing – for life.

Additional Services

Contact Lenses

Our Contact Lenses service provides personalised fittings and consultations to help you find the right lenses for your vision needs and lifestyle. We guide you through the selection process, ensuring proper fit and comfort, and offer instructions on how to care for your lenses for optimal eye health.

Myopia Management

Myopia Management is a proactive approach to slow down short-sightedness progression in children and young adults, using advanced treatments beyond standard glasses or contacts. Starting early can lead to better outcomes, potentially reducing the risk of severe eye conditions later in life.

Emergency Eye Care

Our Emergency Eye Care services offer prompt assessment and treatment for urgent eye health issues. This service is designed to address sudden eye problems that require immediate attention, such as sudden pain, vision changes, or eye injuries. For urgent care, please call us first or contact NHS 111.

Dry Eye Assessment

Our Dry Eye Assessment services involve a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's eye health, specifically focusing on dry eye disease. It combines patient history with specialised diagnostic tests to determine the cause and severity of symptoms, to then provide tailored solutions for relief.

Visual Stress Assessment

Our Visual Stress Assessment assesses whether colour will benefit individuals experiencing visual discomfort or distortions while reading. It includes tailored testing to identify symptoms and determine effective solutions.

Glasses and Sunglasses

Leightons offers a comprehensive glasses and sunglasses service, providing prescription and non-prescription eyewear to suit various needs and styles. Their service includes professional consultations and expert advice on frame selection and a wide range of brands to choose from, ensuring customers find eyewear that fits their lifestyle and visual requirements.

A dispensing optician fitting glasses on a patient, ensuring a proper fit and comfort.

Eye conditions

Astigmatism

A common vision problem caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, resulting in blurred vision at all distances.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye's natural lens that commonly occurs with age, leading to blurred or dimmed vision.

Conjunctivitis

Also known as "pink eye," this is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, often causing redness and discomfort.

Colour blindness

A condition that affects the ability to distinguish between different colours, most commonly red and green.

Corneal Abrasion

A scratch on the surface of the eye that can cause pain, redness, and sensitivity to light.

Eye Symptoms

Blurred vision

A lack of sharpness in vision that can affect one or both eyes and may occur gradually or suddenly.

Eye strain

Discomfort and fatigue of the eyes, often caused by intense use such as prolonged screen time.

Dry eye

A condition where eyes don't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, causing discomfort.

Itchy eye

An irritating sensation that makes you want to rub your eyes, often caused by allergies or dry eye.

Eye pain

Discomfort in or around the eye that can range from a dull ache to a sharp, intense pain.

Puffy eye

Swelling around the eyes that can be caused by various factors, including allergies, lack of sleep, or crying.

Cloudy vision

A sensation of looking through a foggy window, often associated with cataracts or other eye conditions.

Let us help you care for your eyes

Book an appointment

Book an appointment through our online booking system at any time. Or call us on 0800 40 20 20. Lines open Monday to Saturday 8.30am – 5pm.

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