Sight Examinations and Assessments

At Adult & Childrens opticians we aim to provide a friendly informed service. We offer a complete range of Eye Care Services including:

Behavioural Optometric Assessments

The assessment is based on a Behavioural or Developmental understanding of vision and its interaction with the other sensory-motor systems of the body. The Full Behavioural Optometric Assessment will yield maximum understanding and a more holistic picture of the role that vision is playing in general development and learning. To learn more about Behavioural Optometry click here.

Sight Tests for Babies

Although a baby cannot speak it is possible to measure their vision by watching their eye movements in response to patterns of light. From six months old it is possible to test their vision, stereo acuity or depth perception, convergence ability, ease of eye movement, presence of squint, of prescription, pupil responses to light and the health of the eye. From 18 months picture recognition cards are used to measure vision and a more refined examination is possible. From two and a half years shape recognition and matching gives a vision assessment that more closely resembles adult tests, and by three and a half years many children can copy letters from the adult charts. As speech and understanding increase the tests become more refined and further information is obtained about the competence of their visual performance. Regular eye examinations are essential as many eye problems are not present at birth but develop latter with growth and increasing workload on the eyes. Never be afraid to mention anything that is worrying you about your child’s eyes or to ask your optician to explain what they are testing for.

Childrens Eye Tests are Free under the National Health Service NHS

The eye examination is free under the National Health Service for every child aged 16 and under, or under 19 and still in full time education. Usually it will show that your child’s eyes are healthy and normal and your optician will send you regular yearly reminders for future eye examinations. Should your child require glasses, they would be entitled to a National Health Service voucher towards the cost.

Sight Tests for Students

NHS and students

Under Nineteen
Full time students under nineteen are eligible for a free NHS eye test and a voucher towards the cost of glasses.

Nineteen and over
If you are a full time student and over nineteen but think you may qualify for some help you can apply on a HC1 form available from your optician.

Private Sight Tests
For a limited time we are offering sight tests at half the usual fee for students on production of a valid NUS card.
SIGHT TESTS FOR STUDENTS @ £12.25

Coloured Overlays

A Coloured Overlay is a coloured, but transparent, plastic sheet that is placed on top of reading or copy text. Its purpose is to minimise the discomfort of glare from a white page, and to mask the visual perceptual effects that can make reading unpleasant, or even impossible, for some individuals. To learn more about Coloured Overlays click here.

Local Education Authorities

Assessments are undertaken for Local (Education) Authorities, schools and colleges, government departments, private sector employers, and private individuals. No referral is necessary. Please contact us for more details.