We sell personalised solutions to vision problems as well as comprehensive Eyecare.
In our complex society, visual demands have greatly increased, especially with the explosion of digital devices including desktop and laptop computers as well as handheld digital devices, particularly the mobile phone.
Furthermore, the time spent on these devices has increased exponentially which has led to an increase in the level of ocular discomfort and visual fatigue experienced by many people.
To cater for these increased demands, a vast array of lens designs has been developed to provide clear, comfortable and efficient vision. While customisation of lenses does increase the cost, this becomes insignificant when amortised over the average life of lenses, approximately two years.
In order to benefit from these designs, it is imperative to not only determine the focusing error but also the ability of the two eyes to work together as well as a detailed analysis of the visual requirements. Furthermore, success depends on appropriate frame selection and customised fitting to ensure that lenses are accurately positioned in front of the eyes.
We often receive requests from individuals whose spectacles were prescribed elsewhere, wishing to make an appointment for Eyecare. When advised to return to the spectacle prescriber as we only provide Eyecare for our own optometric patients, they often comment that the prescriber “does not do Eyecare”.
While this may be the perception, Eyecare is an essential component of a vision examination, and as such those testing for spectacles need to provide an Eyecare service or delegate this function to an Eye specialist.
