Eye Examinations at David Faulder Opticians: So much more than a Sight Test
It is often overlooked how important eye examinations are when it comes to health checks. Many people only book an examination when they feel a change in their vision or notice concerning symptoms. However, regular eye examinations are vital to maintaining your overall health.
During an eye examination, your specialist optometrist is not only able to detect eye problems, but also a wide range of complex health conditions.
Why You Need to Book an Eye Examination
It may not seem imperative to get your eyes examined regularly, but did you know that an eye examination can reveal serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, or cancer, even before any symptoms develop?
Regular eye exams also allow us to diagnose and manage some well-known eye conditions, many of whose symptoms can be prevented or slowed with early detection. These include:
Glaucoma – The build-up of pressure in the eyeball, which mainly affects peripheral vision
Age-related Macular Degeneration – Causes damage to the Macula and affects your central vision
Cataracts – The clouding of the lens (Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the UK)
Diabetic Retinopathy – Causes damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye
How Often Should You Have an Eye Examination?
Eye examinations should be performed at least every two years for adults, and every year for children. However, this is not the case for everyone. During your appointment your optometrist will factor in your age, health, prescription, and risk of developing eye problems to advise how often you need to have an eye examination.
What Makes David Faulder Opticians in London Different?
As a specialist independent optician in Kensington, we understand that every patient is different, and that is why we don't offer a one-size-fits-all eye examination. Depending on your specific needs, we offer a range of examinations that can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Our clinicians are experts in their fields. Besides their first-class degrees, they have a variety of additional qualifications, including Independent Prescribing, as well as extensive experience working in both hospitals and private practices. This expertise combined with our gold-standard investigative technology allows us to detect and diagnose any changes to your eye health as early as possible.
Why You Should Book Your Eye Examination at David Faulder Opticians Kensington
We, at David Faulder Opticians in London, strive to provide the finest eye care services available on the High Street. In addition to conducting more comprehensive examinations than most opticians in Kensington, we also take the time to investigate any problems or answer any questions that you may have.
So, don't wait to have your eyes examined; book an appointment today.