Our Services
At Woodhouse Opticians we pride ourselves on our thorough eye exams and our ability to give you the very best advice for your eyes.
That’s why we’ve developed our Enhanced Eye Examinations, which use some of the most hi-tech diagnostic equipment on the Fylde coast to give us a complete picture of your eye health.
Our Optometrist Stephen Woodhouse is happy to carry out an NHS sight test for those who qualify, however we strongly recommend a 45-minute Enhanced Eye Examination appointment. This can reveal the earliest signs of conditions which, when treated at the outset, can be slowed or halted, giving you better eyesight for longer. We believe that the Enhanced Eye Examination is the best option for your eyecare and for your peace of mind. The Enhanced Eye Examination provides you with the comfort of knowing that any change in your vision is being monitored closely and addressed professionally with excellent, experienced, clinical attention.
Here’s some of the high-performing kit we use to build up an in-depth image of your eyes.
The Field Of Vision Test
We start the exam with a field of vision test. This measures your peripheral vision, and can detect dysfunction in central and peripheral vision which may be caused by conditions such as glaucoma, stroke, pituitary disease or brain tumours. The exam can take between 2-4 minutes for each eye and we use dedicated computer technology to give the highest accuracy of results. Patients are asked to record the flash of a small light at different points of their vision. The results give us a detailed picture of a patient’s visual field. The scan is non-invasive, painless, simple and quick. We’ll discuss with you what the scans mean and your results, ensuring that you are fully informed at all stages of your appointment
Watch this short video to find out what to expect during your field of vision test:
The OCT
(Optical Coherence Tomography)
The OCT is a highly specialised piece of equipment which reveals more than we’ve ever previously been able to see about your retina and your optic nerve. The OCT provides a 3D, colour-coded, scan of the eye in cross-section, allowing your optometrist to view the layers of the retina. This is particularly useful for the diagnosis of glaucoma or macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the UK. The scan is non-invasive, painless, simple and quick. The software can detect even the most subtle changes to the retina between eye tests. This gives an invaluable ongoing record of the health and condition of your eyes. Before the scan we may have to dilate a patient’s pupils with eyedrops, but this is absolutely nothing to worry about. We’ll discuss with you what the scans mean and your results, ensuring that you are fully informed at all stages of your appointment.
Watch this short video to find out what to expect during your OCT scan:
The Optomap
The Optomap provides an ultra-widefield view of the retina, capturing more than 80% of the retina in a single image, whereas traditional imaging typically only shows 15% of your retina at one time. This means that during an eye examination we are able to acquire a comprehensive look at the back of your eye. The scan is non-invasive, painless, simple and quick. During the exam you will be asked to place your eye in front of the machine, and will see a flash of light to know the image of your retina has been taken. On the day of your Optomap it is helpful if you don;t wear heavy eye makeup as this can prevent us from getting as clear a picture as possible. We often take multiple photos to make sure we have nothing blocking the picture, such as your eyelashes. With digital imagery we can compare any changes in your eyes over time: a key tool in early diagnosis of eye conditions. We’ll discuss with you what the scans mean and your results, ensuring that you are fully informed at all stages of your appointment.
Watch this short video to find out what to expect during your Optomap scan:
The Myopia Master
The Myopia Master is a high-precision measuring device used to provide extremely accurate biometric data for lens manufacture.. The myopia master makes ultra-precise calculations of the eye length, the private point of the eye and pupil diameter, enabling the manufacture of a 100% custom-fit spectacle lens. No eyes are the same, each has its own shape and perfect vision means something different to everyone. The Myopia Master allows us to provide a lens perfectly fit to your eyes. The measuring process takes only two minutes, it is contactless, easy, and painless.
Throughout the eye exam you will be walked through exactly what to do and what we are seeing on the scans – we find this a vital step in ensuring a collaborative and informative patient journey. It is of the utmost importance to us that we make the time to help you understand your own eyes.
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