Silver Sight Test

Silver Sight Test

In addition to the standard tests carried out by all opticians, we also conduct the following specialist techniques as part of our silver sight test.

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Eye Pressure
Think Blood Pressure! We all have it, but your GP probably raises his eye brow when he thinks yours is too high or too low.

Well it's the same for opticians and the pressure in your eyes, which is called the Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP). If the IOP is consistently high it causes Glaucoma and damages the optic nerve, which can lead to blindness. Goldmann Applanation Tonometry is considered to be the most accurate method of IOP measurement and is used in Eye Hospitals. 

Because of our commitment to clinical excellence in eyecare we use this technique as standard. Goldmann Applanation Tonometry gives a more accurate reading of the IOP compared to the the traditional "puff of air test", but to obtain the TRUE (adjusted) IOP, Pachymetry must also be carried out (please see Gold test).

Indirect Ophthalmoscopy 
This is the examination of the back of the eyes, and is normally carried out in Eye Hospitals by a Consultant Ophthalmologist. We, too, carry out this technique using a special Volk Lens which gives us a wider view of the back of the eye. 

This lens also allows us to view the peripheral retina more thoroughly as well as giving us a three dimensional image. From this, we can view any raised areas on the retina which isn't possible with the traditional hand-held Ophthalmoscopes used at most High Street Opticians.