To provide you with the best advice, it is important that we spend time listening to your needs and requirements. To gather the necessary information we will ask you questions about the following:

Main reason for visit:

Often patients decide to have an eye examination because they have noticed a specific problem. This could be as simple as scratched spectacles or more seriously, a sudden loss of vision. Other patients just like regular examinations. Whatever the reason, we will always be happy to see you.

Eye Health:

Any history of eye health problems past or present is important. If you want to find out more about eye conditions

Visual problems:

Have you found any difficulty focussing
e.g. Teletext or small print?

Do you currently wear Spectacles or Contact Lenses?

Are you happy with your distance and near vision?
Is there anything you feel you should be seeing better with your spectacles or contact lenses?

For an explanation Common Vision Problems see below

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Previous Spectacles

If you have worn spectacles in the past have you been happy with comfort, style, and lens thickness? Have you ever had a reaction to metals?

Previous Contact Lens Wear

How often do your wear the lenses? What type of lenses are they? Are they comfortable? Would you prefer to wear them more often if they were more comfortable?

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Occupational needs

What type of job do you do?

Are safety spectacles required?

Is there any computer work involved?

Do you have any difficulty with glare?

Is there any driving involved?

If you wear spectacles, do you find them satisfactory at work?

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Lifestyle

Driving and computers are important visual tasks. Some sports and hobbies require specialist eye protection e.g. skiing, diving.

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General Health

Many health conditions and medications can cause problems in the eye. Some general health problems are first noted at an eye examination.

Some of the conditions that are important are:

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Family History

Some eye diseases can run in families. The Optometrist should know if there are any family relatives with Glaucoma, Cataracts, or any other eye disorders.

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