Eye Tests

If you’re experiencing any of the following you should book an eye test as soon as possible:

• Can’t see clearly when looking into the distance, such as driving or watching television
• Have difficulty reading
• Get headaches when reading or working on a computer
• Experience any eye pain or discomfort
• Experience any vision problems when wearing your existing glasses.'

Our optometrists carry out detailed and meticulous eyes tests to determine whether your eyes are in the best of health. Our eye tests also include free retinal imaging for our members.^

When you have an eye test at Health Partners Optical, your optometrist will run a series of simple, non-invasive tests to:

• Check your vision
  Checking your distance, intermediate and near vision and determining which combination of lenses will provide you with the best vision.
• Check for damage to the eyes
  Checking the outer surface of the eye for any UV damage, scarring or abnormalities that can affect your vision.

• Check for signs of eye disease
  Using the latest in optical technology such as digital retinal imaging# and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans, your optometrist can detect eye diseases and conditions in their early stages including:
  - Cataracts
  - Macular degeneration
  - Glaucoma
  - Diabetic Retinopathy
  - Retinal tears/detachment
  - Ocular cancers.
• Help identify possible health disorders including:
  - High blood pressure
  - Diabetes
  - High cholesterol.

^Free retinal imaging only available for Health Partners members, and only if eligible for a full Medicare eye examination.

#In some instances, we’re unable to take a Digital Retinal Image due to the condition of the eye. Your optometrist will advise you if this is the case.