An eye exam usually takes between 35-45 minutes. This gives us time to comprehensively examine your eyes, take digital retinal photographs and to tailor a solution for you. If you're planning to pick out glasses on the same day though give yourself a bit more time. You don't want to rush while picking out your new look!

As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to get your eyes checked every two years.

Your eyes may be in great shape, but regular checks are the best prevention for conditions such as vision impairment, cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma which can come on gradually. Regular checks can point out any warning signs and ensure your eyes stay healthy for years to come.

What’s more, eye checks can also discover underlying health conditions like diabetes, or hypertension. So your optometrist can provide valuable input on your overall health and wellbeing.

Eye tests may be recommended more regularly if you have an eye condition that needs more frequent monitoring. Your optometrist will let you know when your next recommended eye examination will be. Think of this as making a regular effort to keep on top of your eye health, so you can live worry free.

Annual eye examinations are recommended for contact lens wearers.

A list of any medications you are currently taking. Bring all pairs of spectacles you normally wear. If you wear contact lenses, please wear these to the appointment and bring a copy of our most recent contact lens prescription if possible. If applicable, bring medical insurance details (like Southern Cross) if you are seeking insurance coverage for a portion of your fees. Finally, bring your questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with your Optometrist.

We accept cash, EFTPOS, Visa, Mastercard.

Are you covered by health insurance providers like Southern Cross or NIB? If so, they may also contribute to your eye care needs.

Some workplaces help towards the cost of spectacles if they are for specific vision needs at work eg. computer glasses or safety spectacles. Does your employer offer this? It’s worth asking the question.

At Feilding Visique Optometrists, comprehensive eye examinations are conducted by qualified optometrists.

Testing can include:

• A review of your eye history, medical background and family history
• Eye coordination check
• Refraction tests (checking the power of your eyes)
• Internal and external assessment of your eye health including the blood vessels, retina and optic discs
• Peripheral vision test
• Glaucoma, cataract and macular degeneration checks
• 3D retinal review

There may be additional tests recommended such as stereopsis, colour vision, amsler grid, OCT scans.

A discussion of the best options for you e.g. glasses, contact lenses or surgery.

From these assessments, your optometrist will determine whether there are any vision problems or conditions affecting your eyes and be able to prescribe a comprehensive vision care plan.