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Optomap retinal screening

On 8 August 2012 by Simon Kay

Question

I am a diabetic and aged 44, and am currently registered with Specsavers for my normal yearly eye check. I would very much like to get the Optomap eye screening and would not mind in paying for it and/or travelling to get this done. Could you tell me where the nearest branch would be to initiate enquiries. I live in Woodley, Reading, Berkshire.

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Qualified optometrist Simon Kay BSc(Hons) MCOptom answers this question.

An Optomap is an ultra wide-field image of the retina at the back of the eye used for screening and diagnostic purposes, produced using red and green lasers. I am not aware of any Specsavers practice that has this instrument, but most practices offer free retinal photography as part of the eye test. Have a look at this section of the website:

http://www.specsavers.co.uk/eye-health/retinal-photography/

Optician's Biography

Simon Kay BSc(Hons) MCOptom has been a qualified Optometrist for over 30 years, and has a vast experience of almost all aspects of optometry. He joined Specsavers Opticians in 1993 first in Liverpool and for 15 years as a director of Lancaster and Morecambe. He served on many panels and committees whilst a director, including those responsible for IT design and professional advancement. He was regional chairman of the North West directors of Specsavers for over 12 years and as such was involved in almost all aspects of optometry on a business and professional level. He has been involved on the Local Optical Committee for many years and is currently Vice Chairman in his area.

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