EYECARE
At our independent practice here in Carlisle, we are proud to offer personalised eye examinations so our community can get the eye care they need. Each examination is designed to get to know you and your eyes so if you are experiencing vision loss or have any eye condition we can help to treat, aid or correct it. Our personalised service means that we will always consider your specific requirements when providing eye care.
YOUR EYE HEALTH
Our friendly staff are here to help you find the best way to care for your eyes. Whether you are dealing with a difficult eye condition or simply need some extra advice in managing your eye health we’re here to help. Nowadays, there’s a huge range of eye health and vision correction products and knowing which ones are necessary or effective can be difficult. We stay up-to-date on all the latest research and will always provide you with honest and helpful advice on what is best for you and your eyes.
Eye examinations are about more than just checking up on your vision. During your appointment, we’ll create a detailed picture of your eye health. This involves running tests to assess your visual status, screening for eye conditions and detailed imaging of your eyes to check their health. Your optometrist will also gather information about any medication you are on and your family history of eye conditions to make sure they can accurately recommend any additional testing, treatment or care you might need.
THE TECHNOLOGY TO CARE (OCT)
Technology forms a part of every eye examination so it’s important to use the best available. Included in our testing facilities is Optical Coherence Tomography or OCT. OCT scans use a special kind of light to safely examine the backs of your eyes to check for conditions and evaluate macular health. These scans are an important part of a fully comprehensive eye examination. All of our enhanced eye test include OCT.
Visual stress refers to a variety of perceptual difficulties people experience while reading. This includes visual distortions in the text and forms of discomfort; over time these symptoms can cause headaches and eye strain. Colorimetry is a way of using coloured lenses and overlays to reduce these symptoms. Many people experience significant relief and can gain much greater ease while reading. We offer colorimetry assessments to help you find out whether colour could help your visual stress.