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",[],{},"How often should I have an eye test?",{"__typename":1427,"sys":1474,"panel":1476,"link":12,"faqCategory":12,"header":1508},{"id":1475},"13XQyiuSfbzF1OQhf2GqSz",{"json":1477},{"nodeType":47,"data":1478,"content":1479},{},[1480,1487,1494,1501],{"nodeType":51,"data":1481,"content":1482},{},[1483],{"nodeType":55,"value":1484,"marks":1485,"data":1486},"It depends on the patient, but a young, healthy person with no apparent problems should take around 20 minutes. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1488,"content":1489},{},[1490],{"nodeType":55,"value":1491,"marks":1492,"data":1493},"Someone older, perhaps with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, or other ailments, can take longer. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1495,"content":1496},{},[1497],{"nodeType":55,"value":1498,"marks":1499,"data":1500},"Your optometrist will decide what clinical tests are needed to provide the correct information for new spectacles or contact lenses; if necessary, they might refer you for a medical opinion. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1502,"content":1503},{},[1504],{"nodeType":55,"value":1505,"marks":1506,"data":1507},"We'll get you tested as quickly as possible while making sure everything is carefully checked and that you leave our store knowing exactly how well your eyes are doing. ",[],{},"How long does an eye test usually take?",{"__typename":1427,"sys":1510,"panel":1512,"link":12,"faqCategory":12,"header":1530},{"id":1511},"26X9huoDOt5auxWhlKSjHz",{"json":1513},{"nodeType":47,"data":1514,"content":1515},{},[1516,1523],{"nodeType":51,"data":1517,"content":1518},{},[1519],{"nodeType":55,"value":1520,"marks":1521,"data":1522},"Healthy eyes will have no redness or inflammation in the sclera (the white part of the eye), and the cornea (the transparent, dome-shaped front part of the eye) will be bright and clear. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1524,"content":1525},{},[1526],{"nodeType":55,"value":1527,"marks":1528,"data":1529},"They'll also have adequate lubrication, and the pupils will be black and round. ",[],{},"What do healthy eyes look like?",{"__typename":1427,"sys":1532,"panel":1534,"link":12,"faqCategory":12,"header":1566},{"id":1533},"7bfW3zSoEvRYi73mLfYENg",{"json":1535},{"nodeType":47,"data":1536,"content":1537},{},[1538,1545,1552,1559],{"nodeType":51,"data":1539,"content":1540},{},[1541],{"nodeType":55,"value":1542,"marks":1543,"data":1544},"An eye test includes a thorough examination of the front and back of the eye for any health problems. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1546,"content":1547},{},[1548],{"nodeType":55,"value":1549,"marks":1550,"data":1551},"You might have certain tests, such as tonometry (a measurement of the pressure inside the eye), digital retinal photography, and OCT,   before entering the consulting room. ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1553,"content":1554},{},[1555],{"nodeType":55,"value":1556,"marks":1557,"data":1558},"The optometrist will ask you questions about any problems you're having with your eyes or might have had in the past, and about any family history of eye problems (some eye problems can be hereditary). ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1560,"content":1561},{},[1562],{"nodeType":55,"value":1563,"marks":1564,"data":1565},"The vision test includes the use of a letter chart.  ",[],{},"What test does an optometrist use in an eye health check-up?",{"__typename":1427,"sys":1568,"panel":1570,"link":12,"faqCategory":12,"header":1588},{"id":1569},"2S6WDi2hXQMecsoPHhRjzZ",{"json":1571},{"nodeType":47,"data":1572,"content":1573},{},[1574,1581],{"nodeType":51,"data":1575,"content":1576},{},[1577],{"nodeType":55,"value":1578,"marks":1579,"data":1580},"An optometrist tests your eyes, checks your vision, and looks for signs of eye conditions. They can prescribe glasses, contact lenses and refer you for medical treatment if needed.  ",[],{},{"nodeType":51,"data":1582,"content":1583},{},[1584],{"nodeType":55,"value":1585,"marks":1586,"data":1587},"An optician helps you choose the right glasses or contact lenses and makes sure they fit properly based on the optometrist’s prescription. ",[],{},"What's the difference between an optician and an optometrist? ",{"__typename":1427,"sys":1590,"panel":1592,"link":12,"faqCategory":12,"header":1603},{"id":1591},"59Vh5osVH1INAEB8EwLydf",{"json":1593},{"nodeType":47,"data":1594,"content":1595},{},[1596],{"nodeType":51,"data":1597,"content":1598},{},[1599],{"nodeType":55,"value":1600,"marks":1601,"data":1602},"The most common eye problems include short-sightedness (far away objects are blurry), long-sightedness (close-up objects are blurry), astigmatism (distorted vision), and presbyopia (difficulty focusing on close objects as you get older).  \nOther common issues include age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, eye infections and red or itchy eyes. ",[],{},"What are the most common eye problems?",{"__typename":1605,"sys":1606,"title":1608,"body":12,"theme":24,"buttonCollection":1609},"FullWidthBannerSimple",{"id":1607},"37ippE0OpZ1nOcnaL06Spg","Eye tests can help identify common eye issues",{"items":1610},[1611,1612],{"linkText":27,"linkUrl":28,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":29},{"linkText":1613,"linkUrl":1614,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":29},"Contact your local store","\u002Fstores",{"__typename":250,"sys":1616,"title":12,"body":12,"backgroundTheme":1618,"actionCardEntriesCollection":1619},{"id":1617},"4fF9C69wKSDRbFY6bvk8a1","Grey",{"items":1620},[1621,1627,1635],{"title":1622,"body":1623,"imageAltText":1624,"linkText":27,"linkUrl":28,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":29,"image":1625},"Book an OCT scan","OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is a hospital-grade eye scan that helps us to view the structures of your eye in even greater detail.","A man has an OCT scan",{"url":1626},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F7aYEGF8qMHYx3qUVfOWXvu\u002Fcece04322c3c06abaad281b6ed331a8b\u002FDAY-1_OCT-MACHINE_33-800x600.jpg",{"title":1628,"body":1629,"imageAltText":1630,"linkText":1631,"linkUrl":1632,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":29,"image":1633},"Specsavers eye tests","Eye tests play a huge part in making sure your eyes stay healthy.","A man wearing a pale green t-shirt having his eyes tested by a lady with here hair tied back into a blonde low bun.","More about our eye tests","\u002Feye-test",{"url":1634},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F3Ji8vXIV8dJONztrjuIUJJ\u002F80137471b50c31715381f863dddbdacc\u002FEye-Test---343x256.jpg",{"title":1636,"body":12,"imageAltText":1637,"linkText":1638,"linkUrl":1639,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":29,"image":1640},"What to expect during your store visit ","Lady in yellow blazer being welcomed into the store by a lady with long brown hair tied back in a low ponytail.","More about store visits","\u002Feye-test\u002Fyour-store-visit-explained",{"url":1641},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F4HPwtVq0D0IZzYWpn9288g\u002F2cb903319080990a307c611d150f6955\u002F1009805_Welcoming-customer_audiology_Daria_Annette_00241-Action-Card-4x3.jpg",[12],1787046101409]