Colchester

What to expect: An optical coherence tomography scan (OCT) helps us to view the health of your eyes in greater detail, by allowing us to see what’s going on beneath the surface of the eye.

What to expect: Your eyes can actually tell us a lot about your general health, even if they don’t feel any different. That’s why it’s so important to have your eyes tested regularly.

What to expect: Children’s eye tests are important to make sure there aren’t any issues with their vision that could affect their school years.

What to expect: We understand that some contact lens prescriptions and requirements are more complex than others. Book an appointment at your local Specsavers store to discuss this in more detail.

What to expect: Specsavers offer lots of different types of contact lenses to suit your lifestyle and prescription. Book an appointment at your local store to chat about contact lenses in more detail.

What to expect: If you’re struggling with symptoms of dry eye your optician might offer a range of solutions to help, from lifestyle advice, use of drops and other treatments or procedures such as ZEST (Zocular Eyelid System Technology)

Duration: 20-40 minutes

What to expect: Specsavers offer eye tests on behalf of the DVLA. Please give us a call to book a DVLA sight test.

What to expect: Your eyes can tell you a lot about your general health as well as your health, which is why it’s so important to have them checked regularly.

What to expect: As part of your eye test, we use a tonometer to measure the pressure inside your eye, which can help spot signs of glaucoma. Book an appointment with your local Specsavers store

What to expect: Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve. Specsavers have a range of tests to diagnose and monitor glaucoma. If you think you’re at risk, book an appointment with your local Specsavers store.

What to expect: Our team of home visiting opticians carry out home-friendly eye tests for those who cannot get to one of our stores unaccompanied. Find out if you, or someone you know, is eligible for a home eye test with Specsavers.

What to expect: Poor eyesight can impact on a number of things, including behaviour and learning. At Specsavers, we can monitor and diagnose a number of eye health problems. Book an appointment with your local Specsavers store.

What to expect: There are two types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. Specsavers can test for the onset of macular degeneration and suggest management where possible. Book an appointment with your local Specsavers store.

What to expect: Minor eye conditions include things like watery eye, dry eye, red eye and blepharitis. Speak to your local Specsavers store about how we can help.

What to expect: Single-vision glasses are for people for long or short sight who typically need glasses for reading or driving. In some of our stores we can make these up for you in an hour.

What to expect: Our safety glasses, with scratch-resistant treatment, protect the eyes and can also help to prevent a serious accident. Find out how Specsavers can help protect you and your employees’ eyesight.

What to expect: Our prescription goggles for swimming and other sports allow you to maximise performance. Get in touch with your local Specsavers store to find out more.

What to expect: ZEST is an in‑store procedure that gently cleans and refreshes the eyelids to help manage dry eye symptoms. It may be recommended by your optometrist if at‑home treatments like eye drops and compresses aren’t providing enough relief.