Exams
There are many reasons to check your eyes on a regular basis. 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.
We recommend you have your eyes checked at least every 2 years, or more frequently if recommended by your Optometrist/Ophthalmologist.
If you have a prescription that is less than six months old, and is stamped by the Optometrist or Ophthalmologist that saw you, then you don’t need another eye test to make a purchase. If your prescription is older than six months then you will need to book another exam.
An exam can take anything from 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the individual, but typically you should expect it to last around 20 – 30 minutes.
Note any changes you might’ve seen since your last test and think of any questions you might have for your optician. Remember to bring your current glasses or contact lenses and note the names of any prescription drugs or medication you might be taking.
The eye examination not only provides an accurate assessment of your ability to see, but also gauges the general health of your eyes. The vision exam can result in early identification of other eye problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
There is no cost to have your eyes examined at Optica Omni
Once you fill your prescription at Optica Omni you are entitled to take a copy away with you. If you’re not ready to purchase immediately, you can purchase a copy of your prescription for a nominal fee.
You can book your eye test online today by calling +599 9 461 6600 or simply clicking here. Choose the location most convenient to you from any of our stores island-wide.
As with any medical procedure, an eye test, can be daunting to a child the first time around, however we have modified the process to be more fun and child-friendly whilst ensuring we get as much information as we can from their eyes. Up to 1 in 5 children have an undetected eye problem. Needless to say, this can be very damaging to the child’s educational development, since 80% of what children learn is through vision. Quite often, children do not realise that there is a problem with their eye sight, which can develop into larger problems. Gradually, being unable to read what the teacher writes upon the board can start to cause a decline in learning, they can start falling behind in class, which can lead to emotional problems and sometimes even be misdiagnosed as learning problems.