Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions which affect the optic nerve as it joins the back of the eye. Most types have no symptoms, so a regular eye test is the only way to know you have the condition.
Macular degeneration is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision, usually in both eyes. It's one of the leading causes of severe vision loss in the western world.
People with diabetes can experience a range of eye conditions, including damage to the retina and even loss of sight. Diabetic retinopathy causes damage to the blood vessels in the retina.
The practicalities
An OCT scan only adds a few minutes to our standard eye test. It is non-invasive, completely painless, has no known aftereffects and is not at all uncomfortable.
We do charge €10 for an OCT scan, in addition to the cost of your standard eye test.
To see if your local Vison Express offers OCT, use the store finder below, click on the chosen location’s ‘store details’ and check in the list of ‘store facilities and services’.
• €10 fee for OCT scan is in addition to your standard eye test charge.
• Eye test appointments are subject to availability.
• For customers entitled to a free NHS funded eye test, an additional €10 OCT scan charge applies.
• Eye test offers can be used, however an additional €10 fee for OCT scan still applies.
