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Regular sight examinations are one of the best ways to keep a check on the health of your eyesight. Early detection can help stop or slow down the development of several eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration, which may cause loss of vision and even blindness in some cases. So visit your optician on a regular basis to carry out a sight examination.
Sight examinations begin by reviewing the person and their family’s health history. This is followed by an examination of the exterior and interior of your eyes. This may include checks for eye diseases and general health problems which may affect the eyes, such as diabetes. We then check your eyesight by testing your ability to see sharply at near and far distances, check eye muscle function and eye coordination, ability to change focus easily from near-to-far and vice versa, plus several other tests.
We also recognise that at different stages of life, people are susceptible to different problems. As a result, we carry out further tests based on the age of the person. For young children, we check for crossed eyes, hand-eye coordination and if needed, a series of tests to determine how well the child’s vision skills are developing. For adults over the age of 40, we check eye pressure for glaucoma, presbyopia and cataracts.
Sight examinations with us include a discussion of the examinations of the findings. If medical treatment is needed, we will refer you to a specialist. We will talk to you about matters such as good vision on the job, maintaining eye health, etc. We also discuss other factors which have an effect on eye health such as your diet and environmental factors in your place of work.
We also carry out enhanced sight examinations which include digital fundus photography to compare retinal images over a period. We conduct field screening to detect early onset of diseases and a wider range of tests to screen for possible glaucoma. You will also have more time available with our practitioner to screen for other diseases and have in-depth discussions of your eye health.
At Mairead O’Leary Opticians, we have the latest generation equipment using the most advanced technologies to carry out eye tests. Our practitioners are highly trained and very experienced. We believe in treating people with empathy and care and we understand how vital a person’s eyesight is for them. Our sight examinations take place in complete privacy and with full confidentiality. We also have the latest range of styles for your prescription glasses from companies such as Versace, D&G and Prada, as well as a range of contact lens options for you to select from. Visit our website to view all the special offers are currently running. Make an appointment to see one of our practitioners or call in to our branches at Rathmines or Blanchardstown to book a sight examination.
