Enhanced Eye Test
How long does the Enhanced Eye Test take?
The Enhanced Eye Test usually lasts around 40 minutes in total. In the first 10 minutes, you will have your OCT or Optomap scan taken. The remaining 30 minutes is your appointment with the optometrist, who will check your prescription and discuss your scan images with you.
What happens in the Enhanced Eye Test?
OCT or Optomap scan
You will have your OCT or Optomap scan taken at the start of your appointment.
Understanding your needs
You will then be invited in to see your optometrist, who will begin your eye test with a chat about your general and eye health, as well as your lifestyle, to get a clear understanding of your individual needs.
Vision assessment
Your vision will be assessed with and without your glasses (if you have them).
Prescription Determination
Should you require corrective lenses, your prescription will be determined.
Eye muscle evaluation
Eye muscle evaluation and advice.
Comprehensive Eye Health Check
Front and back of eye health assessments and advice where a further consultation may be suitable (for dry eyes, for example). Your scan images will also be discussed with you.
Additional tests
Additional tests as required, for example visual fields and colour vision, as determined by your optometrist.
Prescription
If you require prescription glasses or contact lenses, our expert opticians can help you choose frame and lens options that perfectly suit your style, lifestyle and visual needs.
What does the Enhanced Eye Test show?
The Enhanced Eye Test will show different things depending on whether you have an Optomap or OCT scan.
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) works like ultrasound for the eye, providing a detailed cross-section view beyond the surface, through the layers of the retina (the back of the eye). It can help to identify early signs of:
- Macula conditions, including Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes - by detecting diabetic retinopathy
Optomap also looks at the back of your eye, but rather than taking a cross-section, it shows a highly detailed and incredibly wide view of the surface of the retina. Optomap is helpful in highlighting early signs of:
- Retinal holes, tears or detachments
- Diabetes
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
If you would like to have both an Optomap and an OCT scan, why not consider our Ultimate Eye Examination?
What’s included in the Enhanced Eye Test?
The Enhanced Eye Test includes:
- Discussion of previous medical and eye history, as well as lifestyle needs.
- A wider view inside your eyes with 2D scanning Optomap technology or a deeper look at the hidden layers of your eyes with 3D OCT scans.
- Measurement of your eyes for long, middle and short-range focus and coordination.
- High magnification light beam examination of the eyes and eyelids for a 3D view.
- A bespoke prescription for any glasses, contact lenses or therapeutic treatment.
How much is the Enhanced Eye Test?
The Enhanced Eye Test costs £69.
If you are eligible for an NHS sight test, then you can add OCT or Optomap to your NHS-funded test for £39.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, children can have the Enhanced Eye Test which includes either an Optomap ultra-wide retinal imaging or 3D OCT scan. These advanced imaging techniques provide a more comprehensive assessment of a child's eye health and vision development compared to a standard eye exam. Regular comprehensive eye exams from an early age are crucial for detecting vision problems that could impact a child's learning and development.