Services
Our eyecare services include the newly revised NHS eye-examination and professional dispensing of spectacles.
We also provide examinations for VDU users following the guidelines issued by the Association of Optometrists and are happy to complete report forms for fire, police and prison services.
All eyecare services at The Village Optician are carried out by the registered optometrist, including dispensing of spectacles.
Will I be charged a fee for my eye-examination?
Free for everyone!
FREE For Everyone
From 1 April 2006, everyone is Scotland will be entitled to an eye-examination paid for by the NHS. Tests and procedures outwith the NHS requirements will have to be paid for privately.
The New NHS Eye-Examination
The New NHS Eye-Examination
- free eye-examination for everyone in Scotland
- patients aged 60 and over are now entitled to annual routine examination and will be offered dilated* fundus examination
- patients aged 70 and over will receive dilated* fundus examination as routine
- this is a health assessment of the eyes and refraction for spectacles may not always be necessary
- your eye condition may be managed in practice without need to attend GP/hospital
- introduction of repeat or supplementary tests will reduce inappropriate referral to GP/hospital
- your new NHS eye-examination may take longer than the old NHS sight-test
* Dilated fundoscopy requires the use of eyedrops to dilate your pupils to allow a better view of the back of the eye. These drops may blur your vision and make you sensitive to light which may last for 5-6 hours. You are advised not to drive while your vision is affected. Please arrange another method of transport to and from the practice.
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Eye-Examination
 Sight deterioration can be very gradual and not noticed. Regular examinations are important as early detection gives a greater chance of successful treatment, especially with young children and the elderly.
An eye-examination is not just about spectacles. It can reveal conditions such as glaucoma and cataract as well as health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Have your eyes examined every two years unless otherwise advised, based on age and medical history. Please allow 30-40 mins for your examination, and more should dispensing services be required.
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Eye-Examination > Children's Eye-Care
 All children should attend regularly for eye-examination and this is provided free of charge by the NHS.
There are various ocular defects which may cause your child problems, some of which must be detected at an early age for successful treatment. Poor eyesight can hinder your child's development and education.
Children should attend prior to starting school, usually about the age of 2-3, and be examined regularly thereafter. Vision continues to develop until the age of 7 or 8. Your child does not need to be able to read. We have shape-matching tests which can determine their standard of vision.
In the event your child should require spectacles, The Village Optician can supply FREE lenses and frames with an NHS voucher.
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Eye-Examination > Eyecare for the Elderly
As we grow older our eyes change. The first sign is usually around the age of 40-45 when the lens inside the eye loses enough flexibility to cause reading difficulty.
 By the age of 60, the pupils are smaller and the lens less clear. The amount of light reaching the retina is one third of that at age 20. An angle-poised lamp is recommended for near vision tasks as it directs the light at the task.
At the age of 60 you are entitled to a free eye-examination every year and will now be offered a more thorough examination of your eyes... dilated fundus examination. Dilated fundoscopy requires the use of eyedrops to dilate your pupils to allow a better view of the back of the eye. These drops may blur your vision and make you sensitive to light which may last for 5-6 hours. You are advised not to drive while your vision is affected. Please arrange another method of transport to and from the practice.
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition likely to occur with age. Often referred to as 'wear and tear' at the back of the eye and linked to diet and circulation. There is also an increased risk of vision loss due to cataract, glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes and other vascular disorders.
Remember, many of the above conditions can be treated and managed effectively. Regular examinations will ensure early detection and treatment of such conditions.
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Dispensing
Professional fees for this service are generally included in the cost of your spectacles. Your receipt will show a breakdown of payments for services and goods.
The dispensing service may include:
- A discussion of your requirements - type of lenses, materials and purpose of spectacles (eg. bifocals, VDU use, DIY, etc) and may commence in the consulting room.
- Frame and facial measurements - there is more to choosing a spectacle frame than cosmetic appearance. The optician will also be assessing the frame fit on your face and suitability for your prescription and type of lens.
- Appearance and comfort - your choice of spectacle lenses will be influenced by your lifestyle, work/hobbies. Cosmetic appearance and comfort can also be improved with thinner lighter lenses. Also affecting appearance, function and final comfort of your spectacles may be the addition of coatings to the lenses such as an anti-reflection coating.
- Prescription verification and quality inspection - completed spectacles will be checked for defects and verified against the prescription issued by the optician.
- Final fitting and assessment - when you collect your spectacles, a final fitting will take place where the frame will be adjusted to suit and your vision assessed.
At The Village Optician, dispensing services are carried out by a registered optometrist. Where the patient is under 16, visually-impaired or severely visually-impaired, spectacles may only be dispensed by an ophthalmic medical practitioner, optometrist or dispensing optician.
Corporate Eyecare
Health and safety regulations impose specific responsibilities for the care of direct employees. In particular, for those using VDUs and requiring eye protection.
The Village Optician will dispense required spectacles on the provision of a current prescription or will carry out a full eye-examination prior to dispensing.
In some instances, to minimise disruption in the workplace, we are able to attend your premises for dispensing and fitting of spectacles for a number of employees, however, we prefer eye-examinations to be arranged in the practice.
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Corporate > VDU Users
Under the Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1993, habitual VDU users are entitled to a full eye-examination and, where specifically required for VDU use, basic spectacles at no cost to themselves when prescribed under the employer's arrangement.
Most users do not need such specific correction. Their usual spectacles normally cope with the work until the user is well into middle age.
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The Village Optician follows guidelines issued by the Association of Optometrists regarding the visual requirements of a VDU user. The aim of the standard in the guidelines is to ensure comfortable vision. Failure to meet the standard will not prevent continuation of VDU use.
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Corporate > Eye Protection
Some occupations require the use of safety spectacles, either to protect the eyes while performing a particular task or for working in an area where protection is required.
  
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Corporate > Occupational Reports
Often reports are requested regarding standards for VDU use, fire, police and prison services. Currently, the Village Optician charge no fee for completion of the report.
However, the patient's consent is required before this information can be provided. Eye-examination reports will not be forwarded until the consent form is signed.
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