Eye Care
The last ten years have seen a remarkable change in the way people are living their lives and many of us are now spending in excess of six hours a day staring at either a computer screen or television.
Not surprisingly, this places increased stress on our eyes, which may lead to blurred vision. It is therefore important to ensure that you have your eyes tested every two years, or more frequently if required.
Our qualified optometrists will test your eyes using modern equipment and will give you the appropriate advice on what action needs to be taken. As well as monitoring changes in your sight, we will screen for conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Remember, you cannot "fail" an eye test. We do try to explain the process clearly, but if you do not understand anything or require more information, please ask the optometrist who will be delighted to help you.
Make an Appointment
Click here for your local practice or alternatively call Haine & Smith Head Office on 01672 513686 and we will direct you to your nearest Haine & Smith practice.
NHS Eye Tests
The government is keen to ensure that everyone has the option of eyecare and through the NHS, it provides free eye tests for:
- Children under 16, or people under 19 in full time education.
- People aged 60 or over.
- People receiving (or the partner of someone who is receiving) Income Support, Pension Guarantee Credit or Income-Based Job Seekers Allowance.
- People entitled to, or named on, a Working Tax Credit Exemption Certificate or a Child Tax Credit Exemption Certificate.
- People with certificate HC2.
- Diabetics.
- Glaucoma sufferers and their close relatives aged over 40.
- People registered blind or partially sighted.
- People entitled to NHS complex lens vouchers.
People in categories 1, 3, 4 & 5 who are entitled to an NHS voucher may choose a complete pair of spectacles from a selected range, free of charge.
Laser eye Surgery
Haine & Smith have an alliance with Ultralase laser eye clinics, who have 23 centres in the UK, including Bristol, Reading and Cardiff.
If you are considering the option of laser eye surgery, please contact your local Haine & Smith practice for an up-to-date refraction and health check on your eyes and advice on the procedure.