If it’s been a while since your last visit — or your first ever eye test is coming up — it helps to know what to expect. At Eyeland Visioncare, an eye examination is relaxed, painless and surprisingly thorough. Here’s how it unfolds.
1. Your history and lifestyle
We start by chatting about your vision, your general health, any medication you take, and how you use your eyes day to day — from screen work to driving. This helps us tailor the test (and any lenses) to your real life.
2. Checking how you see
You’ll read from a letter chart so we can measure your vision at distance and near. Using a series of lenses, your optometrist fine-tunes the result to find your most comfortable, accurate prescription.
3. The health of your eyes
This is the part many people don’t realise is happening. We examine the front and back of your eyes, check the health of the retina, and measure the pressure inside your eyes using our gentle, non-contact Pulsair IntelliPuff tonometer — an important screening tool for glaucoma.
4. Your results and recommendations
Finally, we explain what we’ve found in plain English. If you need glasses or contact lenses, we’ll talk through the best options for you — including precision ZEISS lenses, which we fit as a proud ZEISS Lens Partner.
How long does it take?
Allow around 20–30 minutes for a comprehensive examination. You’ll always leave knowing exactly how your eyes are doing.
Ready to see the difference a personal service makes? Book your eye examination at our Lewisham or Mile End branch.