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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: Cataracts are a common condition and can develop for many reasons. Find out more about your cataract pre-op care options available to you at your local Specsavers store.

What to expect: Cataracts are a common condition and can develop for many reasons. Find out more about your cataract post-op care options at your local Specsavers store.

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: When it comes to protecting and improving our environment, it’s important that we all try to do our bit. As part of our ongoing environmental commitment, we’ve put together some information on how best to dispose and recycle your contact lenses, as well as the packaging they come in.

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: 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: 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: 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: If you’re diabetic, you should already be part of a screening programme. In certain parts of the country, we provide this regular screening service on behalf of the NHS. Speak to your local Specsavers optometrist if you have any concerns.

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.