Sight Examinations

Enhanced Eye Examination (only available in Edgbaston)

Our Enhanced eye test is a comprehensive examination that includes a complete diagnostic evaluation.
Especially advisable for patients with history of glaucoma, macular degeneration or any other eye conditions in the family.

  • History and Symptoms
  • Ophthalmoscopy (internal eye check)
  • Refraction (checking your prescription)
  • Anterior Eye Examination
  • Intra-ocular pressures (checking eye pressure)
  • Zeiss Goldman Flelds Test (comprehensive peripheral vision check)
  • VisioniX Diagnostics (7 diagnostic tests)
  • Heildberg Spectralis OCT (Retinal Deep 3D Imaging)
  • Results and Recommendations
  • Nutritional Advice for healthy eyes and tears
  • Referral for further investigation if required

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Comprehensive Eye Examination with OCT Scan

  • History and Symptoms
  • Ophthalmoscopy (internal eye check)
  • Refraction (checking your prescription)
  • Intra-ocular pressures (checking eye pressure)
  • Fields Test (basic peripheral vision check)
  • OCT Scan (Deep Retinal 3D Scan)
  • Results and Recommendations
  • Referral for further investigation if required
  • Nutritional advice for healthy eyes and tears

Our Optometrist with recommended any additional tests should they be required.

Comprehensive Eye Examination

  • History and Symptoms
  • Ophthalmoscopy (internal eye check)
  • Refraction (checking your prescription)
  • Intra-ocular pressures (checking eye pressure)
  • Fields Test (basic peripheral vision check)
  • Results and Recommendations
  • Referral for further investigation if required
  • Nutritional advice for healthy eyes and tears

Our Optometrist with recommended any additional tests should they be required.

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NHS Funded Eye Tests

The NHS Eye Test is the basic test available to entitled NHS patients.

  • History and Symptoms
  • Ophthalmoscopy (internal eye check)
  • Refraction (checking your prescription)
  • Intra-ocular pressures (checking eye pressure)
  • Fields Test (basic peripheral vision check)
  • Results and Recommendations
  • Referral for further investigation if required

The NHS provide a routine eye test once every two years and every year if you are over 70, are diabetic, have glaucoma or have family history of glaucoma.

If you are entitled to the NHS Sight Test, you can still access the additional benefits included in our Enhanced Eye Examination and the fee will be reduced by the amount claimed from the NHS.
Below is a list of people entitled to NHS sight test.

  • You are under 16
  • You are 16,17 or 18 in full-time education
  • You are 60 and over
  • You are reigistered aspartially sighted or blind
  • You have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  • You are over 40 and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
  • You have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you’re at risk of glaucoma
  • You are a prisoner on leave from prison
  • You have complex prescription
  • You get Income Support
  • You get Income- based Jobseekers Allowance
  • You get Income- based Employment and Support Allowance
  • You get Pension Credit
  • You get tax credits and meet the criteria
  • You get Universal Credit and meet the criteria
  • You have HC2 certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I get an eye test?

For the majority of people, it’s recommended to have an eye test every two years, but it is advisable to attend sooner if any eye problems occur or if advised by our optometrist due to any medical conditions or family history risk.

How do I book an eye test?

You can call us on 0121 456 5676 for Edgbaston Practice or 0121 445 4545 for Barnt Green Practice, or you can fill in the form below and we will call you or email you back with times and dates available.

Will you check my eye health and sight?

Our experienced optometrist will carry out a thorough examination. This will include prescription determination and an extensive health check of the anterior and the posterior chambers of the eye.

Why should I book an eye test?

Eye tests don’t only evaluate your vision but can also detect underlying health problems like high blood pressure or diabetes before they become symptomatic, as these conditions lead to changes in the blood vessels at the back of the eye. Other common ocular conditions can be diagnosed, such as Cataracts, which causes cloudy vision, Glaucoma, where an abnormality results in increased pressure of the eye and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), which can lead to blurred or loss of vision in the central part of the back of the eye.

What is an enhanced eye test?

It’s the most advanced eye examination taking 45 minutes. In addition to the standard eye test, it includes; 7 diagnostics tests of the anterior segment of the eye with the Visionix 120, along with a detailed 3D OCT scan with the Heildberg Spectralis of the posterior segment   including the retina as well as an extensive visual fields examination with the Zeiss HFA to assess the peripheral vision. These are carried out with gold standard equipment as used in Ophthalmology departments in all hospitals.

Where can I book my enhanced eye test?

This is available to our Edgbaston Branch. 0121 456 5676

How much will the eye test cost?

Comprehensive Private eye tests             30 minutes   £45.00

Enhanced eye test                                      45 minutes     £95.00

NHS eye test                                                                         Free

NHS eye test and enhanced scans                                   £50.00

Will I see the same person every time?

We have very experienced team of highly skilled professionals and we will always try to book your eye examination with the same optometrist.

If my vision is fine, do I need a regular eye test?

Having good vision does not necessarily mean healthy eyes, therefore it is always advised to have regular checkups, at least every two years; call it an ‘MOT’ of the eyes. This will enable us to give you the very best vision and at the same time closely monitor the health of your eyes.

Who qualifies for a free eye test?

You’re entitled to a free NHS test if you:

  • Are under 16
  • Are 16,17 or 18 in full-time education
  • Are 60 and over
  • Are registered as partially sighted or blind
  • Have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  • Are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child ha been diagnosed with glaucoma
  • Have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you’re at risk of glaucoma
  • Are a prisoner on leave from prison
  • Are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher

 

You’re also entitled if you or your partner- including civil partner- receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependent of someone receiving:

  • Income support
  • Income-related employment and support allowance
  • Income-based jobseeker’s allowance
  • Pension- based jobseeker's allowance
  • Pension credit guarantee credit