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How Snellen tests assess visual acuity Specsavers UK

WEBThe Snellen test, or letter chart, is the most commonly used piece of equipment to test visual acuity and is also the test most people think of when they think of eye tests. Other tests that could be performed during a routine eye test are a refraction (to determine your prescription) and an eye health check dilated eye exam or an automated

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Welcome to Specsavers Opticians Specsavers UK

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Request a free home visit Specsavers UK

WEBYou’ll be eligible for a free home eye test if you qualify for a free NHS-funded eye test and are unable to leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability. 2. Get in touch. You can choose how you would like to request your home visit. Call us directly on 0800 198 1132 to arrange your appointment or fill out our

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Why is my eyesight getting worse as I get older

WEBCommon reasons your eyesight may worsen can include: 1. Ageing. As we get older, most of us will naturally begin to develop an eye condition known as presbyopia. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus on objects up-close, which makes everyday tasks like reading or using your smartphone more difficult.

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Earwax Removal and Build-up Book online Specsavers UK

WEBOur expert services are available near you, ensuring convenient access to our ear care services. We charge £60 for one or both ears. And if we don't find any wax, we'll complete a full ear health check, which costs £25. Book your earwax removal appointment online or find the nearest Specsavers store to you. Book earwax removal online.

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Free online eye test Specsavers UK

WEBVisiting your optician regularly is the only way to diagnose any changes to your vision or eye health. Opticians use a range of tests and equipment during an eye exam to check the overall health of your eyes thoroughly and advise the necessary treatments — whether that’s wearing glasses, contact lenses or referring you to a specialist.

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Watering Eyes Symptoms & Treatment Specsavers UK

WEBThe lower eyelid sagging away from the eye – this makes it difficult for tears to reach the drainage ducts. Eyelids that roll inwards. Inflammation of the edges of the eyelids. Blocked or narrowed tear ducts. Eye irritation (for example, from chemical fumes or grit) An eye infection, such as conjunctivitis. An allergy.

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Pulsatile Tinnitus Symptoms and Causes Specsavers UK

WEBIf a blood vessel has an irregular shape it can cause the blood to flow faster and make more noise. A condition called atherosclerosis causes the artery to clog up with fatty substances and stops the blood flowing smoothly. Another cause of pulsatile tinnitus is an increased awareness of the blood flowing near the ears.

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Swimmer’s ear (water in the ear) Specsavers UK

WEBSymptoms of swimmer’s ear. Symptoms can be mild to begin with but can get worse over time, particularly without treatment. Itchy ears. Redness inside the ear. Swelling in the ear canal or outer ear. Discomfort or pain (particularly if you pull on your ear) Feeling of fullness in the ear. Discharge from the ear.

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Ear Popping Advice and Information Specsavers UK

WEBPopping ears are the result of pressure within the ear, which is most commonly caused by a condition called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD). This is the inflammation of the eustachian tube which can lead to a build-up of mucus or fluid and can be the result of something as simple as a common cold or the flu.

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Floaters (black dots in vision) Specsavers UK

WEBFloaters are tiny pieces of debris in the eye’s fluid, known as the vitreous humour. This is the jelly-like substance found in the space in the middle of the eyeball. As children, the vitreous humour is fairly solid, but as we age the ‘jelly’ naturally becomes more watery. Floaters occur when clumps of the vitreous humour start moving

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Great Value For NHS Customers Specsavers UK

WEBInstead of using your NHS optical voucher to get free glasses from the £15 to £50 ranges, you can alternatively use it as part-payment towards any of these great offers (you just pay the difference between your NHS optical voucher value and the full price of the offer): 2 for 1 glasses from £70. 2 for 1 designer glasses.

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Optical coherence tomography (OCT) Scan Specsavers UK

WEBAn optical coherence tomography scan (commonly referred to as an OCT scan) helps us to view the health of your eyes in greater detail, by allowing us to see what’s going on beneath the surface of the eye. Imagine your retina like a cake – we can see the top of the cake and the icing using the 2D digital retinal photography (fundus camera

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Your Glasses Prescription Explained Specsavers UK

WEBThe SPH on your glasses prescription stands for sphere. Sphere refers to the power of your lens (measured in dioptre units) to correct the degree of short or long sight you have. Commonly, this number will be different for each eye. A + in the box indicates that you are long-sighted which means you find it difficult to see things close to you.

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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)

WEBETD is relatively common and may happen for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is an inflammation of the Eustachian tube, which leads to a build-up of mucus or fluid. This can be from something as simple as a common cold or the flu. Sinus infections, seasonal allergies and hay fever can also affect the Eustachian tube.

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What happens in a DVLA eye test Specsavers UK

WEBIf you have been referred to us by the DVLA for a driver’s visual field and acuity test, you will receive a letter with details of your nearest stores so that you can make an appointment. You will need your unique ‘M reference number’ to book an appointment, which can be found on the letter. Not all Specsavers stores can carry out the

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Can covid affect your eyes

WEBFrom current research on the virus, and sources such as the World Health Organisation, COVID-19 does not appear to cause blurry vision — at least not directly. While coronavirus can affect your eyesight in some ways, blurred vision is not a direct symptom of COVID. If you are experiencing blurry vision following a positive COVID-19 test, it

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NHS Hearing Aids NHS Services Specsavers UK

WEBAt Specsavers, you can get the hearing care you need, when you need it: We offer a range of appointment times to suit you, including weekends. Our locations are convenient and easy to get to. You’ll be seen as soon as possible – we won’t keep you waiting. 97% of our NHS customers would recommend Specsavers for their hearing aids (as

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Ocular Migraine: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Specsavers UK

WEBOcular migraines are temporary visual disturbances, which usually occur in one eye. They’re quite common and symptoms will normally disappear on their own

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