IMPORTANCE OF HAVING EYE TESTS
You may be thinking of putting off booking your regular eye tests because of the risk of COVID-19 but we want to reassure you that we strictly adhere to the latest NHS guidelines and your health and well-being is our highest priority and that the importance of having eye tests is still as high as ever.
You shouldn’t put off your comprehensive eye health sight tests as they are really important for the early detection of eye health problems, and improving your vision also reduces the risk of trips and falls too. Your eyes are just as important as the rest of your body so take good care of them. It is well known that over 50% of sight loss is preventable, so getting your eyes tested can help prevent or restrict the damage caused by certain eye conditions.
Early signs of eye problems
Book an appointment for an eye exam/test and we can help detect certain vision problems (such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration) early, which if left could lead to vision loss.
Reducing the risk of falls
Having your eyes examined regularly means that we can help correct your vision which can really improve the quality of your day-to-day life by improving poor vision. You won’t need to fear tripping or falling over, when you are walking around your house/care home once you have had your eyes checked and your vision improved. You will be able to notice spills with enhanced eyesight so you can avoid them too.
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An optometrist may also be able to spot the signs of some broader health conditions with symptoms that affect the eyes, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. High cholesterol can also be detected as the optometrist can see if there is a cholesterol build up in the blood vessels of your eyes.
If you are still feeling uneasy about booking an eye test then please do not hesitate to call us for reassurance. We can talk you through the many benefits of having us as your home visit opticians and can answer any questions you may have about the procedures we follow. Call Opticall, your mobile optician, on 020 8998 4228 now to discuss any eye problems, or book an appointment.
Opticall have been established in your local community for the last 10 years, we are a great alternative to high street opticians such as Specsavers and Vision Express and an alternative to other mobile opticians like Visioncall. We pride ourselves on being a family-run mobile optician offering clinical expertise and exceptional person-centred care. We’re opticians that do home visits so we come to you.
To find out further information about eye care, take a look at the NHS website page here