{"id":28837,"date":"2024-01-19T08:58:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T08:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/dental\/?post_type=services&#038;p=28677"},"modified":"2025-08-03T12:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:05:25","slug":"eye-health-checks","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/services\/eye-health-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye Health Checks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28837\" class=\"elementor elementor-28837\" data-elementor-post-type=\"services\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0951c23 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0951c23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ccb9e1 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ccb9e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"262\">Protecting Your Vision for the Future<\/h3><p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"543\">Your eyes can reveal more than just how well you see \u2014 they can also show early signs of health conditions before you notice any symptoms. At <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"426\">Norfolk Opticians<\/strong>, our <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"453\">eye health checks<\/strong> are designed to detect issues early, giving you the best chance to protect your vision.<\/p><p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"686\">We use thorough examination techniques to monitor your eye health, looking for subtle changes that could indicate the start of a condition.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"720\"><strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"718\">What We Check For<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"1093\"><li data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"813\"><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"813\"><strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"735\">Glaucoma<\/strong> \u2013 increased pressure inside the eye that can cause vision loss if untreated<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"921\"><p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"921\"><strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"846\">Macular Degeneration (AMD)<\/strong> \u2013 a common cause of sight loss in older adults, affecting central vision<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"998\"><p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"998\"><strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"937\">Cataracts<\/strong> \u2013 clouding of the eye\u2019s lens, causing blurry or dim vision<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1093\"><p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1025\">Diabetic Eye Changes<\/strong> \u2013 damage to the small blood vessels in the eye caused by diabetes<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1136\">Why Eye Health Checks Matter<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1433\">Many eye conditions develop slowly and painlessly, meaning you may not notice a problem until it\u2019s advanced. Regular checks allow us to:<br data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\" \/>\u2714 Spot issues early \u2014 often before you notice symptoms<br data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1335\" \/>\u2714 Monitor changes over time<br data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1365\" \/>\u2714 Advise on treatment or refer you for specialist care when needed<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1498\">Why Choose Norfolk Opticians for Eye Health Checks<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1720\">\u2714 Experienced, thorough approach to every examination<br data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\" \/>\u2714 Friendly, clear explanations of your results<br data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\" \/>\u2714 Convenient appointments in <strong data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1657\">Scunthorpe (Ashby)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1671\">Brigg<\/strong><br data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\" \/>\u2714 Trusted by the community for over 20 years<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e37545c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e37545c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs \u2013 Eye Health Checks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6edd3a7 cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"6edd3a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;How often should I have an eye health check?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Most adults should have a check every 2 years. If you have certain health conditions, we may recommend more frequent visits.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8b62f61&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Are these checks included in a standard eye test?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes \\u2013 your eye health is assessed as part of every sight test at Norfolk Opticians.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;9775964&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Can you detect general health problems during an eye check?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes \\u2013 sometimes signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions can be seen in the eyes before symptoms appear elsewhere.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;9948ec9&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What happens if you find a problem?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;We\\u2019ll explain your results clearly and, if needed, refer you to an eye specialist or hospital for further assessment.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;28bc3e7&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;default_toggle&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;toggles&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1161\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How often should I have an eye health check?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1161\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\"><p>Most adults should have a check every 2 years. If you have certain health conditions, we may recommend more frequent visits.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1162\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Are these checks included in a standard eye test?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1162\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\"><p>Yes \u2013 your eye health is assessed as part of every sight test at Norfolk Opticians.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1163\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Can you detect general health problems during an eye check?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1163\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\"><p>Yes \u2013 sometimes signs of high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions can be seen in the eyes before symptoms appear elsewhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1164\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What happens if you find a problem?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"cmsdemo-icon- cms-demo-icon-dropdown-up\"><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-1164\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\"><p>We\u2019ll explain your results clearly and, if needed, refer you to an eye specialist or hospital for further assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our experienced surgeons provide safe and effective cataract removal, restoring your vision and improving your quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38538,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-28837","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/28837","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/28837\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42582,"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/28837\/revisions\/42582"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/norfolkfamilyopticians.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28837"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}