How often do I need to have my eyes tested?
HITS2019-07-08T11:35:25+00:00This will vary from patient to patient but most of us should get our eyes tested every two years. Some patients may need to be tested more regularly, but [...]
I can see fine, do I still need to have an eye test?
HITS2019-07-08T11:39:58+00:00Absolutely! We do a lot more than just check whether you need glasses or not. In fact, some of the more common eye conditions (such as glaucoma) don't affect your [...]
When should I bring my child in to get their eyes tested?
HITS2019-07-08T11:41:26+00:00We can check children of any age so if you have any concerns about their vision, you can book them an appointment at any age. Even if they are not [...]
I wear contact lenses. Why do I need an extra test on top of my sight test?
HITS2019-07-08T11:43:06+00:00If you wear contact lenses we need to take extra care of your eyes. Contact lenses are perfectly safe if looked after correctly but you are still introducing a foreign [...]
Do I still need glasses even though I wear contact lenses?
HITS2019-07-08T11:54:21+00:00Wearing contact lenses all the time is not good for your eyes. It's always good to have a couple of hours per night, or a day or two per week, [...]
I get my eyes photographed by the Diabetic Screening Service, do I still need to get my eyes tested?
HITS2019-07-08T11:55:39+00:00The Diabetic Screening Service is very important and is therefore available to any patient with diabetes. However, the aim of this screening is just to detect problems relating to diabetes [...]