Debneys opticians
Eye Screening
Specialist retinal screening
We offer 3D OCT scanning at both of our practices, and would always strongly advise this extra test. We would recommend coming in for a 3D OCT scan, if you have any concerning symptoms, such as persistent headaches or visual disturbances. It’s particularly beneficial if you want to learn more about your eye health or if you or a family member have conditions like glaucoma, diabetes, or other family history of eye disease.
In regards to Diabetes Eye Screening, our highly qualified Optometrists and Screeners are able to carry out more specialist retinal examinations, such as “SLIT LAMP SCREENING” and “OCT DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE”. This is through our dedication to training and investment in the latest equipment.
OCT scanning is a chargeable extra on top of both NHS and private sight tests, and costs £30.
This fee is reduced to £25, for those having diabetes eye screening, as they are being dilated and photographed through the Havering Diabetes Eye Screening service.
BENEFITS OF A 3D OCT SCAN
The scan is painless and non-invasive and can detect eye problems and diseases earlier than other eye tests, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Some of the conditions we can identify and monitor, are listed below:
DIABETES
We have been heavily involved in Diabetic Eye Screening in Havering for over 20 years. We offer this at both practices 6 days per week, using the latest digital photography and OCT imaging systems. We have a slightly reduced capacity for Diabetic Eye Screening since Covid, and are teaming up with a new clinic in Harold Hill Health Centre to help to provide these services.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
3D OCT scanning is used widely at all hospital eye departments for detection, diagnosis and monitoring of this all too common disease. The scan allows us to detect subretinal fluid which can be the precursor to Wet AMD, which is the more rapid and destructive type of AMD.
We can communicate and urgently refer, directly to the local NHS Ophthalmology department.
GLAUCOMA
Debneys Opticians offer yearly NHS sight tests and screening for those with a direct family history of Glaucoma.
OCT can greatly assist early diagnosis with various OCT scan applications included within the £30 fee.
We also offer a comprehensive “test and reporting” service in conjunction with local, private ophthalmologists. This is more involved and costs £90 but includes OCT scans, field test and email report, valid for ongoing Glaucoma monitoring.
FAMILY RUN OVER 50 YEARS
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16-18 Chase Cross Road,
Collier Row, Essex, RM5 3PR
01708 737448
info@debney.co.uk
219 Front Lane, Cranham,
Upminster, Essex, RM14 1LD
01708 223116
info@debney.co.uk