Eye Tests
We are committed to providing our patients with the highest standard of eye care available. Our job is not only to ensure your vision is at its best, but also to check the health of your eyes. Through your eyes conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and glaucoma can be detected.
Your eye examination is carried out by a qualified optometrist who will check your vision and then prescribe any correction needed.
At Vaid Optometrists we have installed the latest state of the art Topcon digital retinal camera in our consulting room. This will allow us to take photographs of the back of your eye (the retina), and enable us to carry out a far more detailed examination than was previously possible.
Arrange an Eye Test
To arrange an eye test or an appointment to see one of our specialists click on the button on the right. You can also call one of our branches on the numbers shown below:
Edgware: 020 8381 2641
Waltham Cross: 01992 718451
Frequently Asked Questions
We want you to feel as relaxed as possible when visiting us for your eye care. We have compiled a list of some questions or concerns that you may have below. Click on a title to view the answer, and if you have any questions or would like any advice please click here to contact us.
Your eyes cannot be replaced. You will not necessarily have any symptoms or pain. The Eye test can pick up very early signs of any problems the earlier treated the better. The Eye test can detect underlying health problems that you aren't aware of, such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, some brain tumours and multiple sclerosis. The Eye test will detect if your vision can be improved. You may just be used to seeing less clearly so don't realise it can be improved upon. Good Vision gives a better quality of life. For children, it is essential that their eyes are functioning normally for them to perform well at school. Don't accept that poor vision is due to your age. It may be possible to improve it further. It is important your vision meets certain legal standards for driving and certain occupations.
Even if you are not aware of any problems you should have your eyes tested every 2 years. The eye test is a regular health check, which can detect underlying health problems as well as changes in your vision. It may need to be more frequent depending on you age and medical history. Your Optometrist will normally advise you when you should return for your next Eye test and usually they will send a reminder letter to you.
Those in the following categories are entitled to an NHS eye test without charge and may also be entitled to a voucher to offset the cost of any spectacles or contact lenses prescribed: Children under 16 or under 19 still in full-time education. All those aged 60 and over and people receiving Income Support or Working Family Tax Credit. Those receiving Disabled Person's tax credit if aged 70 or less, it will have been taken off the maximum credit shown on their tax credit award notice. Those receiving an income-based jobseekers allowance (Contributory ISA does not count), Diabetics Glaucoma sufferers and those who are aged 40 and over and are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person with glaucoma. Also, those diagnosed by a consultant ophthalmologist as being at risk of developing glaucoma. The blind and partially sighted People entitled to NHS complex lens vouchers and those who have a valid HC2 certificate. If you are not in the above categories you will have to pay for your Eye test, which should cost between £15 and £28. NHS Eye tests are free in Scotland.