eye examination
We invest continually in the newest technology to provide the most up to date screening and investigative techniques including retinal photography, visual field assessment, binocular vision assessment and glaucoma and cataract screening. We have installed the latest technology available in our new consulting rooms, giving you the confidence to know that the examinations we carry out are of the very highest level.
At Crompton Opticians we place a high emphasis on clinical care and perform not only an "eye test" but a thorough examination of your eyes both internally and externally.
We invest continually in the newest technology to provide the most up to date screening and investigative techniques including retinal photography, visual field assessment, binocular vision assessment and glaucoma and cataract screening.
Our practice is fully accredited in the Warrington PCT's diabetic screening programme.
Free NHS Eye Examination Entitlement
You are entitled to a free NHS Eye Test if you are a recipient of any of the following:
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Are you over 60
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Are you under 16
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Are you a full time student and attend school, college or university aged 16, 17 or 18
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On Income Support
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On income based Jobseekers Allowance
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A recipient of income-related Employment and Support Allowance
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Receiving Pension Credit guarantee credit
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Named on a valid HC2 certificate
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Registered blind / partiality sighted
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A sufferer of diabetes / glaucoma
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Considered to be at risk of glaucoma
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Over 40 and are the parent / brother / sister / child of a person who has or had glaucoma
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Have been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS optical voucher scheme
If you require a prescription for spectacles after your NHS eye examination then again you may be eligible for help towards the cost of your spectacles.
You are entitled to a free NHS Eye Test if you are a recipient of any of the following:
oct scanner
OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomographer) is a new and highly advanced screening system to check for potentially serious eye conditions. It is suitable for all ages and is totally painless.
As a practice we are proud of our state of the art optical facilities and we are constantly striving to offer our patients the latest technological innovations in Optometry and OCT represents the cutting edge of diagnostic equipment. We will be offering you the opportunity to have an OCT scan when we send out your regular eye examination reminder or when you check in for your appointment.
What does OCT involve?
The OCT scan is a completely painless, non-contact procedure which is carried out by one of our Optometrists or Optical Assistants. The scan only takes a few minutes and involves staring for a few seconds in different directions whilst the OCT scans each of your eyes in turn. Once the scan is complete the Optometrist will show you the results and explain what the scan shows.
What does the OCT Scan show us?
The scan allows our Optometrist to clearly see any abnormalities or irregularities in the macula and enables the diagnosis of potentially serious conditions at a very early stage. Eye conditions such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration along with diabetes can be picked up before other symptoms appear.
How often do I need a scan?
Similar to a normal eye examination, we would recommend that you have an OCT scan every 2 years or more regularly if your Optometrist advises. If you are a new patient to us, or have never had a scan, we would suggest that you have one at your eye examination appointment so we have a benchmark to work from for the future.