Enhanced Eye Test

Your sight deserves the most advanced care. Our Enhanced Eye Test goes beyond a standard vision check, using the latest imaging technology to look deeper into the health of your eyes - helping to detect potential issues early, before they affect your vision or daily life.

Time: 40-minute appointment • Price: £69 or free with MyLeightons

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Why book an Enhanced Eye Test?

An Enhanced Eye Test gives you more than just a prescription update. Using either OCT 3D imaging or Optomap ultra-wide photography, we can view the structures beneath the surface of your eye in extraordinary detail.

That means we can spot early signs of eye conditions such as:

  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Macular degeneration
  • Retinal tears or detachment

By catching changes early, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your sight is protected — and that you’re taking the very best care of your eyes.

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What happens in the Enhanced Eye Test?

We know eye exams can feel clinical or uncertain. That’s why we make every step clear and comfortable:

1

Advanced imaging

We’ll take high-resolution scans of your eyes using either OCT or Optomap technology.

2

Vision check

Your optometrist will check your sight and update your prescription if needed.

3

Personal review

You’ll see your images and results explained in detail, with advice on any next steps.

4

Peace of mind

You’ll leave with confidence and a full record of your eye health.

Upgrade to the Ultimate Eye Test

Our Ultimate Eye Test gives you the most comprehensive view of your eye health, using pioneering technology to see 65% more of your eyes above what is available in a standard eye test.

It captures 2D and 3D pictures of your eyes using Optomap and OCT.

  • 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.

We highly recommend this to our patients of all ages. Additional charges from £60 may apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.