The Ultimate Eye Exam
How long does The Ultimate Eye Exam take?
The Ultimate Eye Exam usually lasts around 45 minutes in total. In the first 15 minutes, you will have your OCT and Optomap scans taken. The remaining 30 minutes is your appointment with the optometrist, who will check your prescription and discuss your scan images with you.
Understanding your needs
You will have an initial discussion with one of our team to talk about any specific eye or vision concerns you may have, as well as your general health and lifestyle to ensure we tailor your appointment to your needs.
Optomap and OCT scans
You will have your Optomap and OCT scans taken. You may also have eye pressure, eye focus, visual fields and your hearing checked to build a complete picture of your overall health.
Vision assessment
You will then be invited in to see your optometrist, who will assess your vision 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 Ultimate Eye Exam show?
The Ultimate Eye Exam includes imaging over and above what is available in a standard sight test:
- Optomap allows us to take an incredibly detailed image of your retina (the back of the eye) and shows up to 80% of the surface in one ultra-wide panoramic view.
- OCT is a bit like an ultrasound using light and takes a scan of the layers beneath the central retina, giving a cross-section image that helps the optometrist build a complete picture of your eye health.
Rest assured, taking images in the Ultimate Eye Exam is quick and painless – it only takes a few moments and nothing touches your eyes.
What’s included in The Ultimate Eye Exam?
The Ultimate Eye Exam includes:
- Discussion of previous medical and eye history, as well as lifestyle needs.
- A wider view inside your eyes with 2D scanning Optomap technology.
- 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 Ultimate Eye Exam?
The Ultimate Eye Exam costs £99.
If you are eligible for an NHS sight test, then you can add OCT and Optomap to your NHS-funded test for £69.
The Ultimate Eye Exam is included at no extra charge for members of our MyLeightons Care Plans, alongside many other benefits.
Book an appointment
Book online
You can book your eye test online at any time through our secure, easy-to-use online booking system.
Please note that, unfortunately, the Ultimate Eye Exam is not currently available in Fareham.
Book by phone
Call us on 0800 40 20 20. Lines are open Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Our team is available for appointment bookings as well as to answer to any queries you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiki Soteri, Head of Clinical Services at Leightons, explains, “even if you can see well, it's important we fully assess the health of the eyes. Some eye conditions can be prevented or treated if caught early, and some conditions can be present even with perfect vision and no need for glasses! So just like getting your hearing or teeth checked, a routine Ultimate Eye Exam is a must.”
All aspects of the Ultimate Eye Exam are completely safe for children of all ages and can be provided on request. The NHS recommends children begin having regular eye tests from the age of three, unless parents notice frequent eye rubbing, squints, lack of eye coordination, asymmetric appearance of the eyes, or if the child has any other problems identified earlier.
Our Ultimate Eye Exam is the most comfortable test for little ones. With less time spent in close proximity with the optometrist, it’s an easier option that still delivers high quality care – perfect for those with short attention spans!