PRIVATE & NHS TESTS
Eye Examinations in Monmouth
We do more than just ‘sight tests’, we go that bit further. We deliver the best possible standard of patient eye care in a friendly, professional environment.
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We offer both private and NHS eye examinations for our patients.
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Your Eye Test at Monnow
Our high quality private eye examinations take a little longer than you may have experienced elsewhere. This allows us to get the best from the extensive leading edge technology used by our optometrists and the comprehensive procedures involved.
Other checks frequently carried out are, for example, those for dry eyes, glaucoma or colour vision deficiencies. Using our computerised testing systems, we can assess your visual fields for glaucoma in about 3 minutes per eye.
Our retinal imaging systems are used on all our private patients. With digital photographic records showing the detail of the interior of the eye, a thorough analysis can be undertaken to check everything is normal. These images are then stored as part of your clinical records, enabling a comparison to be made on later visits. We have links with eye specialists so that your data can be emailed to them for a second opinion if necessary, with the results often back the same day.
Of course, an examination this thorough does cost a little extra but most of our patients agree it is a great investment in securing their eye health.
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The NHS Sight Test is only a minimum standard for the testing of sight that dates back to the early days of the health service. Patients who are entitled to an NHS sight test can upgrade and experience the additional benefits of our private eye examination with retinal photography for a small additional charge.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us
YOUR SAFETY CONTINUES TO BE OUR PRIORITY
COVID-19 Patient Guidance
We continue to have our patients' and team members' safety at the heart of everything we do.
We continue to follow the latest guidance laid down by the UK Health Security Agency and our professional bodies.
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Please do not come into practice if you have symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as:
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High temperature or fever
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New, continuous cough
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A loss or alteration to taste or smell
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Runny nose
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Sore throat
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
Get in touch with the practice so that we may assess your needs and prioritise your eye care.​
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We follow the latest Infection Prevention Control guidance which includes:
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Frequent hand washing or sanitising. We have hand sanitiser available in practice for use by our patients.
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Sanitising frames after you've tried them on
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Disinfecting any of our equipment that touches patients - such as headrests and chinrests
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Last updated: June 2022