Are you due an eye test?

When people call up to book their eye test, they say things like, “I’ve been getting headaches for months” or “I’m finding that I can’t see the tv”. Both are definitely good reasons for getting an eye test but what we’d really love to see, is more people calling up to simply say, “I’m due an eye test”. Being on top of your tests can save so much stress and strain on your eyes!

So when should you be booking in your eye tests?

  • EVERY TWO YEARS!
    You need to be calling up and booking in an eye test at least every two years. Even if you don’t feel a difference with your eyes, or notice any straining.
  • UNLESS YOUR OPTICIAN HAS SAID OTHERWISE!
    Sometimes we need eye tests more frequently than every two years. This is especially common in people over 40, diabetics and people who have a history of Glaucoma in the family.
  • IF YOU’RE GETTING HEADACHES.
    If you find that you’re getting headaches frequently, definitely get your eyes checked. It could be that