W & K Pope Opticians

EYE EXAMINATIONS – Your eyesight is precious

Everyone’s sight can vary over time which is why regular eye tests are vital to keep your eyes and vision in the best possible condition. We care about your eyes and only regular examinations let us maintain clear vision and your good eye health.

At W & K Pope we offer you a thorough eye examination, which not only checks your vision to see whether any glasses or change of prescription is required, but also checks the all-important health of your eyes. We look for any signs of cataracts, glaucoma and other eye conditions and can also detect other systemic health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure or vascular disease.

How often you have your eyes checked will depend on your age and visual requirements. The Department of Health recommends that healthy adults have an eye test every two years and more frequently for children, people over 70 or those with certain conditions such as diabetes, macular degeneration or glaucoma. We conduct both private and NHS Eye Examinations

You qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test if:

• you’re aged under 16
• you’re aged 16, 17 or 18 and are in full-time education
• you’re aged 60 or over
• you’re registered as partially sighted (sight impaired) or blind (severely sight impaired)
• you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• you’re 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
• you’ve been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
• you’re a prisoner on leave from prison
• you’re eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optometrist (optician) can advise you about your entitlement

You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:

• receive Income Support
• receive Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not Contribution-based)
• receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
• are awarded Universal Credit
• are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
• you are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)

People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.