Eye Health Screening
The most sight-threatening eye conditions give no warning — they develop silently, and by the time symptoms appear, some damage is already done. A regular screening finds them early, when treatment can still protect your sight.
Why screening matters
Cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration are the three most common causes of vision loss — and all three can begin with no symptoms at all. You may read perfectly one day while a condition develops quietly in the background. Screening is how we look for those silent changes before they cost you vision.
Some conditions, like cataract, can be fully treated once found. Others, like glaucoma, can't be reversed — but early detection stops them from getting worse. Either way, early is everything.
What we screen for
Cataract
A clouding of the eye's natural lens that comes with age. You may notice gradual blurring, glare from lights, faded colours or frequent prescription changes. Cataract is the most common cause of treatable vision loss — when it interferes with daily life, a simple operation restores sight. Learn more about cataract →
Glaucoma
Damage to the optic nerve, usually from pressure building up inside the eye. Called the “silent thief of sight” because it shows no symptoms until vision is already lost. Screening measures your eye pressure, examines the optic nerve and checks your field of vision — and treatment can halt further damage. Learn more about glaucoma →
Macular degeneration
Deterioration of the macula — the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. It mainly affects people over 50 and shows up as distorted or blurred central vision, or a dark spot in the middle of what you see. Screening catches it early, when lifestyle changes and treatment can slow its progress. Learn more about macular degeneration →
Good to know: a screening is different from a prescription eye test. We do both — but the screening is the part that looks for disease, not just how well you read the chart.
Screening is recommended if you…
- Are 40 or older — screening every two years from 40 is advised
- Have a family history of glaucoma, cataract or macular degeneration
- Have diabetes or high blood pressure
- Have used steroid medication long-term
- Have had an eye injury or eye surgery
- Notice changes in your vision — even small ones
What a screening involves
Vision check
How clearly you see at distance and near — the same tests as a normal eye test.
Eye pressure measurement
A quick, painless puff of air or gentle probe checks the pressure inside your eye — the key glaucoma indicator.
Optic nerve examination
We look at the back of your eye to check the health of the optic nerve.
Retinal examination
Checking the retina and macula for early signs of age-related change.
The whole screening takes about 15–20 minutes — and no appointment is needed, just walk in.
Early detection protects your sight.
Walk in during opening hours — no appointment needed — and let us check your eyes properly.