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What is an eye test?
When you have an eye test, your eyes will be examined by a trained professional optician who can determine whether you need to start wearing glasses or need to change your prescription. They can also help to recognise eye conditions, changes in your vision, and detect underlying health problems as well as any general issues you may have with your eyes.
Why should I have an eye test
Having an eye test looks at how clearly you can see, whether you need any extra support with your long or short vision and how healthy your eyes are. Regular eye tests can help to prevent potential eye problems before they develop and identify common health problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
How often do you have an eye test
It’s recommended that adults should have an eye test every two years because eyes change over time. It’s also advisable to book an eye test if you’re experiencing any signs of presbyopia, which is the gradual loss of your eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. It's important to get your child's eyes tested regularly too, find out more here.
What will happen in my eye test?
They will normally ask you questions around your lifestyle and whether you have had any problems with your eyes or general health. Find out more here.
For more information about your eye test, visit here.
What type of appointment can I book?
Eye Test
Our regular eye test looks at how clearly you can see, if you need any help & how healthy your eyes are. This appointment is needed when only a sight test is required
Eye Test with contact lens check
This test is for when you need both a sight test & a check for your contact lenses. The price of an eye test is from £29.95 & the cost of a contact lens check is £50. Please remember to come wearing your contact lenses (unless advised not to)
Eye Test with free contact lens trial
If you are interested in trying contact lenses for the first time, or haven't had contact lenses for a while, we offer a free contact lens trial. Plus if you haven't had an eye test within the last 12 months, this combined appointment will be needed. The price of an eye test is from £29.95. If you are a current contact lens wearer you will need to book the Eye test with contact lens check option.
Contact Lens check
This test is for when your contact lenses need checking, but you do not need a sight test. The contact lens check normally costs £50, but is included within the Contact Lens Reward Plan.
ODAC Only
If we have contacted you to let you know that your contact lens check is overdue, this is the appointment you need
Advanced eye test explained
Let’s add a new dimension to your eye test!
What is it?
An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is an advanced eye scan that helps us understand the different layers of your retina. It only takes a couple of minutes, but it can tell us lots of useful information about your eyes & your overall health
What are the benefits?
Did you know that your eyes can be indicators of your overall health? An OCT scan can analyse this in closer detail & can even help detect underlying conditions such as diabetes, age-related macular degeneration & more
Many eye health conditions are only noticeable when they’re advanced, so by undergoing an OCT scan you can discover conditions early & manage them before they get worse
For more information, please click here
Remember: You don’t have to book for this in advance, just ask on the day of your appointment!
optomap® eye scan
Our optomap eye scan gives our most comprehensive view of your eye health, which alongside our eye tests & OCT scans can help to detect a number of health conditions.
What is it?
An optomap eye scan is essentially a photograph of the back of the eye (retina). Optomap captures up to 82% of the retina in one view, compared to 15% with traditional eye tests, giving the optometrist a more in-depth view of your eye sight & eye health.
What are the benefits?
• It helps to protect your sight & eye health
• It's quick & painless
• It's suitable for patients of all ages
• It allows you to see a view of your retina in 3D animation
The eye is the only place where your blood vessels can be viewed directly & these blood vessels can provide important information about your overall health.
Remember: You don't have to book for this in advance, just ask on the day of your appointment. Please note, optomap is only available in selected stores. Ask your store for more details
Find out more here.
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*Discount applied when you purchase any two pairs of complete prescription glasses or prescription sunglasses. Excludes non-prescription sunglasses, ready-made reading glasses and safety eyewear. Cheapest pair free. Offer can be used with our second pairs half price offer but not in conjunction with any other offer or discount on glasses or sunglasses. Second pairs half price offer can be claimed within 3 months of initial purchase date and within the offer period but to obtain the free pair, all pairs must be purchased by 28th January 2025. Free pair must be selected from the Boots brand optical range within the offer validity period and include single vision lenses as standard. Free pair must be redeemed at the time of purchasing a second pair during the offer period. Free pair excludes Boots sunglasses. Free pair may be selected from the designer clearance section only in stores with this option. Lens upgrades in the third pair will be charged at half price. You will need a valid prescription. Valid until 28th January 2025.
**Price may vary across regional stores
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