Eye Examinations
We offer a comprehensive, unhurried eye examination using the latest advances in technology to both NHS and private patients.

This usually takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Every eye examination includes an assessment of ocular and general health. The newly equipped consulting room includes digitally generated test charts, visual field analysers and imaging systems.

We are accredited to participate in the South East London Cataract Direct Referral Scheme and the Greenwich & Bexley Diabetic Screening Scheme.

The standard eye examination is funded by the NHS for those in the following groups:

• Children under 16
• Full-time students aged 16, 17, or 18
• Everyone aged 60 and over
• Those claiming Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.
• Those named on an NHS Tax Credit exemption certificate
• People diagnosed with Diabetes or Glaucoma
• Considered to be at risk of Glaucoma (as advised by an Ophthalmologist)
• Aged 40 or over and the parent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a person diagnosed with Glaucoma
• Registered blind or partially sighted
• Wearers of ‘complex’ lenses as defined by the NHS
• On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (Full Help) Certificate
• A HC3 certificate may entitle the holder to a reduction in the cost of a private sight test.

Some of the above groups will also receive help towards the cost of spectacles. Evidence of entitlement should be shown where possible.

Children's Eye care
As you know, regular eye examinations are important for people of all ages but especially children during the formative years, when so much of their development is based on their ability to see properly. Children with visual difficulties often under-perform in the classroom and the signs of poor vision can so easily go undetected without regular eye examinations. We pride ourselves on offering a thorough eye examination for everyone from the age of 6 months upwards.

Digital Retinal Photography
(Not available on home visits)

Digital Retinal Photography is a quick and painless procedure that enhances the way eye health is checked. Some of the benefits are listed below:

• An accurate permanent record can be saved - allowing even the smallest changes to noted and monitored at subsequent eye examinations
• The Retina is the only place in the entire body, where the appearance of the blood vessels can be viewed directly. Unusual blood vessel size or appearance can indicate raised blood pressure, high cholesterol, or show signs of circulatory disorders.
• More accurate information can be forwarded to an eye specialist if a referral is required
• It allows you, the patient, a better understanding of what the optometrist does and sees when looking into your eye
• It provides peace of mind that the eyes are healthy

Digital Retinal photography is available at a supplementary charge to private and NHS patients

Coloured overlay assessments
A coloured overlay assessment may be beneficial to adults and children with reading difficulties and visual discomfort. Please ask for further details.

Home Visiting
We are happy to arrange a home visit for anyone who is house bound and falls within the Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Dartford or Swanley Primary Care Trust boundaries.

Other services include:

• Contact Lens Fitting and Assessent including free contact lens trial
• Estermann Visual Field Testing to DVLA Requirements
• Repair Service including Ultrasonic Cleaning for frames and spectacle lenses
• Corporate Eye Care Schemes (including Eyecare Vouchers and Eyecare Plans)
• VDU Visual Needs Assessment
• Dry Eye Assessment
• Spectacle fitting and adjustments
• Low Vision Assessment