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FAQs & Fees


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How often should I have my eyes examined?

On average about every two years. Certain people may require more frequent examinations. For example, diabetics or people who have a family history of glaucoma. Children should also be seen at least every year and in many cases every six months. We will advise you when we would recommend your next appointment and our computerised recall system will automatically send you a reminder when you are due.

When can I have an NHS funded eye examination?

  • If you are under 16 years of age
  • If you are under 19 years of age and in full time education
  • If you or your partner are getting income support
  • If you or your partner are getting family credit
  • If you are over 60 years of age
  • If you suffer from glaucoma
  • If you are over 40 years of age and have a family history of glaucoma
  • If you require certain types of complex lenses
  • If you are registered as blind or partially sighted

My vision has gone blurry/strange/ got concerns what should I do?

Just telephone the practice for an urgent appointment. We have more appropriate equipment for examining the eyes than a GP and we can decide on whether you need to be referred.

I’m on the waiting list to see an Eye Specialist, my vision has worsened, what should I do?

Call the practice, we’ll take things from there!

Why do my spectacle lenses have to be so thick and heavy?

They don’t! Modern lens materials mean that lenses can be made much thinner and lighter nowadays. Frames can also be lightweight and durable; modern styles are also very neat and ideal for higher prescriptions. Just ask us, and we’ll do lens thickness calculations to find some options for you.

Does the NHS pay for glasses?

If you are entitled to an NHS funded examination and you are advised to have glasses, the NHS has a voucher scheme to help. Under this scheme we have some fully funded options, or you can use your voucher to contribute towards something more expensive.

Can contact lenses be supplied through the NHS voucher scheme?

When you have an NHS eye examination you are entitled to an NHS voucher (if you receive help – see previous questions) and this can be put towards spectacles or contact lenses – but not both. Contact lens aftercare is not covered by the NHS though and so this can be done through our Eyeplan care scheme or paying privately for this.


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PRIVATE PATIENT CHARGES

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION – £111

ADVANCED EYE EXAMINATION – £77

STANDARD EYE EXAMINATION – £52

CONTACT LENS FITTING – £98

CONTACT LENS AFTERCARE – £52 (No charge if on scheme)

URGENT MEDICAL APPOINTMENT – £79 (WGOS could apply)

NHS PATIENT CHARGEABLE TOP UP

COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION – £59

ADVANCED EYE EXAMINATION – £25

STANDARD EYE EXAMINATION – NO CHARGE

CONTACT LENS FITTING – £98

CONTACT LENS AFTERCARE – £52 (No charge if on scheme)

URGENT WGOS* APPOINTMENT – NO CHARGE


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Menu of other services we provide, individually or in combination. Fees dependent upon clinician time needed – please enquire with your needs.

  • Myopia Management
  • Optical Coherence Topography (OCT) with printed report
  • Eye Pressure (IOP)
  • Visual Field Examination
  • DVLA Accredited Visual Field Examination
  • Eyelash Removal
  • Private Referral
  • Other Document Completion

*WGOS – Welsh General Ophthalmic Services (free of charge in most instances)


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