Eye test intervals

The following notes are taken from the guidance; “Frequency of GOS Sight Tests” issued by the Department of Health in January 2002.

These guidelines identify categories of patients who are symptomless and simply wish to have a routine re-examination.

Minimum Intervals Between NHS Sight Tests

Patient Category	Re-Examination Interval
Under 16 years, in the absence of any binocular vision anomaly	1 year
Under 7 years with binocular vision anomaly or corrected refractive error	6 months
7 years and over and under 16 with binocular vision anomaly or rapidly progressing myopia	6 months
16 years and over and under 70 years	2 years
70 years and over	1 year
40 years and over with family history of glaucoma or with ocular hypertension and not in a monitoring scheme	1 year
Diabetic patients	1 year

An optometrist or OMP may carry out a sight test at a shorter interval than those listed above, either at the practitioner’s initiative for a clinical reason, or because the patient presents him/herself to the practitioner with symptoms or concerns which might be related to an eye condition.  In these circumstances if a NHS sight test is carried out at an interval shorter than one of those listed above, the practitioner must annotate the GOS 1 form with one of the
following codes:

Patient Category	Code
The Patient is at risk of frequent changes of prescription for reasons not requiring medical referral or for reasons already known to a medical practitioner.	1
The Patient has pathology likely to worsen, for example age-related macular degeneration, cataract, corneal dystrophy, or congenital anomalies.	2
The Patient has presented with symptoms or concerns requiring ophthalmic investigation which:
Result in referral to a medical practitioner; or	3.1
Result in the issue of a changed prescription; or	3.2
Result in either no change or no referral (the patient’s record should indicate any symptoms shown to support this category of claim, if necessary).	3.3
The Patient:
Needs complex lenses	4.1
Has corrected vision of less than 6/60 in one eye	4.2
The Patient:
Has presented for a sight test at the request of a medical practitioner	5.1
Is being managed by an optometrist under the GOC referral rules, for example suspect visual fields on one occasion which is not confirmed on repeat, or abnormal IOP with no other significant signs of glaucoma	5.2
Is identified in protocols as needing to be seen more frequently because of risk factors	5.3
Other unusual circumstances requiring clinical investigation.	6

Further information and fuller details may be obtained from the Department of Health website.

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Hi-Vision LongLife wins iF material award

Hoya confirms its leading position in the premium AR coating segment once more

Hoya’s new AR coating Hi-Vision LongLife only consists of high quality, long lasting materials.

Hoya iF Material Award 2010

It offers the highest scratch resistance on today‘s coating market*, is super anti-reflective, extremely water- and dirt repellent, and anti- static. Its unique properties ensure a durable and reliable performance year after year, and is therefore truely worthy of its name. Its outstanding quality also convinced the acknowledged iF International Forum Design Jury who announced Hi-Vision LongLife one of the laureates of the iF material award 2010.

This was not the first time a Hoya coating was unanimously rewarded by the jury. Four years ago Hoya’s Super Hi-Vision coating was also honored the important iF material award. Therefore, this award not only underlines the extraordinary properties of the new coating material, it also endorses Hoya once more as the leading company in premium coatings. In the development of its coatings Hoya takes the entire composition as its starting point and carefully synchronizes the materials and various layers of the coating. This ensures a maximum lens transparency and maximum toughness. To emphasize its confidence in the durability of this new anti-reflection coating, Hoya offers a three-year warranty on manufacturing defects, offering the optician even more arguments to convince his customers about the outstanding properties of this AR coating.

“In material technology it’s not about making something new, but about making something better. Important is to find the right balance between design and material“, according to the Jurors.

Ollendorf Mess-Systeme wins iF product design award

Hoya cooperates with some highly esteemed partners in the field and is proud to announce that Ollendorf Mess-Systeme was rewarded

Hoya iF Design Award 2010

the prestegious iF design award in the category “Medicine / Health Care” for their new video centering system visuReal® SMART.

This system scores with minimalistic design and easy handling with focus on the most important features. The software automatically records the measurement image. Face detection, camera control, recorder, photo lamp, and photo flash operate automatically so the main focus remains on the customer. There are two visuReal® SMART versions in different sizes, for placement on either a table or counter.

The iF material award

The iF material award was first handed out in 2005 and has since then been an important trend barometer within material technology. The iF logo, awarded by international experts, is trusted the world over and denotes proven material quality. This year, around 90 submissions from 66 participants in 18 countries entered the competition.

The iF design award

Since the introduction in the year 1953, the iF design award has been a reliable indicator of outstanding quality in design. The iF logo, awarded by international experts, is trusted the world over and denotes proven design quality. This year, 2.486 products from 39 different countries entered the competition. Information is also available on www.ifdesign.de in the iF online exhibition.

Ray Ban

RayBan – we can also add precriptions we supply all accessories and can give you full infomation about the optics.

We have been very happy with the quality and the sales this summer – what you see in the store is only a fraction of what is available.

Ray Ban Tech Carbon Fiber ( Fibre ) Sunglasses now available.

Ray Ban continues to expand its use of materials this season. First they introduceRay Ban Craft Collection which used genuine leather accents, now in perfect timing for summer they release the Ray Ban Carbon Fibre from their Tech department.

The new collection features sunglasses which are composed of carbon fiber and a resin composite which creates a lightweight, strong, flexible, and resilient material.

Carbon fiber is used on everything from race cars and airplanes to the space shuttle. It’s not only strong (often stronger than steel), but also extremely light weight.

The Ray Ban RB 8301 Cabon Fiber aviator sunglasses fits almost all faces extremely well; it features slim elongated carbon fiber temples with rubber temple tips for added comfort and non-slip grip. It’s available in both polarized and non polarized lenses and in multiple classic color combinations.

Ray Ban RB 8303 Carbon Fiber sunglasses are a extremely lightweight, easy to wear classic rectangle style, and features a rimless three piece mount construction. The lightweight polycarbonate lenses are paired with slim elongated carbon fiber temples which feature rubber temple tips for added strength, comfort and non-slip grip. It’s available in both polarized and non polarized lenses and in multiple classic color combinations.

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The detail in manufacture is great.

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Links to Eye infomation

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Childrens Eyecare

Children eye info  from the sites below a

1.  http://www.eyeknoweyecare.com/

2.  Healthy eyes for Kids website a bit basic but a good start for getting to begin with eyecare.

3. Why are regular eyetests needed?

4. Transitions for children? This site as well as number 5 are very well done by the company Transitions the world leader in Photochromic Lenses due to the quality of the lenses.

5. Transitions Quiz?

We advise a first check at 4 years old. Often we use picture tests so dont worry about letters. The eyecheck can be quick. We have after school appointments.

Eyecare is essential as it is is linked to quality of life.

More links

Childrens eye testing – what do optometrists do? explains what optometrists to children do in a fun way. Interactive.

COLOUR VISION:  Click here for a very nice detailed look at colour vision problems and why they happen.

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People putting eyesight in peril

People putting eyesight in peril

Regular eye tests can save people’s sight, says the charity

The credit crunch could mean more people going blind as they avoid eye checks to save money, warns a charity.

Action for Blind People found over a quarter of 2,350 adults polled had not had an eye test in the past two years, and of those 30% blamed cost.

The charity says a million UK people have sight loss that could have been prevented.

At around £24, the cost of a check-up is a small price to pay compared to losing your sight, it says.

Experts say the maximum time a person should go between tests should be two years – unless advised otherwise by an optician.

If you wait till you think something is wrong it may already be too late to save your sight An RNIB spokeswoman

Richard Tolson of Action for Blind People said: “It is understandable that people are worrying about their finances at this difficult time; however there are many options for those who need help.

“We are urging the general public to make sure that they don’t cut back on getting their eyes tested this year. We feel it’s a New Year’s resolution worth making.”

Eye tests are available free on the NHS for certain groups including those at risk of glaucoma, people on low incomes and the over-60s in England.

In Scotland free NHS eyes tests are available at any age.

Employees who use a computer for most of their work can also have a sight test paid for by their employer.

Dr David Bull, of current affairs shows The Wright Stuff and Watchdog Healthcheck, said: “The cost of an eye test is a small price to pay compared to the devastating cost of losing your sight.”

Some sight-threatening conditions, such as glaucoma, have no symptoms and could cause a person to lose up to 40% of their sight before they notice a difference. An eye test can pick up these conditions.

A spokeswoman for the Royal National Institute of Blind People said: “The cost of glasses or getting to the optician needn’t be a barrier to having an eye test.

“If you are on a low income or on benefits you could be entitled to an NHS voucher to help towards the cost of glasses.

“And those who have difficulty getting out to a test can have an optician visit them at home.

“All you need to do is contact your local optician who can either provide this service or refer you to one who does.

“We strongly urge everyone to have regular eye tests. If you wait till you think something is wrong it may already be too late to save your sight.”