Full history and symptoms
To refine and target the eye exam in order to solve your problems we must take account of what they are, when they occur, how severe they are, do you have a family history of eye problems, etc.We need to know why you have come to see us. What are your particular problems, if any? 

Looking inside your eyes
We examine the eyelids and the surface of the eye and look inside the eye with an ophthalmoscope to check the condition of your eyes and your general health.

Pupil Reflexes
Defective pupil reflexes can indicate retinal or neurological problems

Sight Test
This is where we measure how clearly you can see detail like the letters on the test chart and determine which lenses you need to get that optimum clarity. Are you longsighted, shortsighted, astigmatic or presbyopic, or are you one of the lucky ones who doesn't need specs or contacts, but just has the good sense to have a regular check up? We will tell you what the results are in plain English.

Muscle Balance
This shows whether your eyes are moving in harmony, if not you could have headaches or even double vision.

Stereopsis
This is a useful test, especially for the children, as it can demonstrate the highest level of co-ordination between the two eyes. It is, therefore, used in testing for "lazy eye" or a squint.

Colour Vision
Tests can show defects in colour perception which may be important in your choice of career. Particularly useful for young men and teenagers (it is hardly ever present in women).

Pressure Measurement
High pressure in your eyes means that you are more likely to have Glaucoma, so, if we find this then we will complete some other tests to confirm or otherwise.

Visual Fields
At visionsavers visual fields is covered in your eye exam at no extra cost (unlike some opticians who charge extra!). Plotting your central and peripheral fields of view can reveal the presence of Glaucoma or strokes or other neurological problems.

Prescription
Finally, a copy of your prescription is available for you. This is useful if travelling abroad, etc.

Free eye examination on the NHS
Regular eye exams are very important, which is why they are available to about 70% of our customers, free on the N.H.S. In fact, sometimes it is only an eye examination which can reveal some serious problems. At visionsavers we have the most up to date skills and equipment to ensure your eyes are healthy and your vision is the best it can possibly be.

N.H.S. help with glasses
At visionsavers we have just the widest choice of glasses and if you qualify for an NHS Optical Voucher you can either simply put the voucher value towards your choice of glasses and pay the difference, or choose from our budget range and have them made for you free of charge.

• Under 16's
• Under 19's in full time education
• Over 60's
• People or their partners who are on Income Support, Disabled Person's Tax Credit , income based Job-seeker's Allowance, or Working Families' Tax Credit.
• Holders or their partners of an exemption certificate (HC2).
• People who require certain types of complex lenses.
• People who are diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma.
• People who are over 40 and have a brother, sister, child or parent with diagnosed glaucoma.

• Under 16's
• Under 19's in full time education.
• People or their partners who are on Income Support, Disabled Person's Tax Credit, income based Job-seeker's Allowance, or Working Families' Tax Credit.
• Holders or their partners of an exemption certificate (HC2).
• People who require certain types of complex lenses.