Having a regular eye examination is an important part of staying on top of your health.
Every pair of eyes are unique, so we always take a personalised approach.

Even if your eyes and vision feel good, it’s important to have regular examinations - at least every two years - to pick up on signs of change. Early detection means we can manage or treat any conditions before they become a problem.
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Your eyes deserve only the very best, so why not take a more detailed look at the windows to your world with the latest in eye assessment technology.

Whilst a standard eye examination covers the basic tests required to assess eye and vision health, we understand that a more detailed and thorough assessment from time to time can bring added reassurance and peace of mind. Our advanced eye examinations enable us to fully understand the health of your eyes, and to create a bespoke management plan for maintaining great eyecare, health and vision.

 
It’s also worth considering an advanced eye examination if you have a family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, other eye problems, heart or vascular disease, or if:
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• you suffer from sore watery eyes

• you suffer from dry eyes

• you smoke

• you’re diabetic

• you regularly take steroids

• you’re getting headaches, having poor concentration or are finding desk work difficult

Myopia typically starts in childhood & usually requires glasses or contact lenses to see the detail in the distance
Being able to diagnose myopia early not only corrects vision but can help slow progression of myopia & preserve vision for the future.

 
Dixon Hempenstall Opticians can now offer a number of treatments that can slow the progression of myopia.
These treatments can induce changes in the structure & focusing in the eye to reduce stress and fatigue associated with the development and progression of short-sightedness.

Slowing the progression of myopia can help keep your child from developing high levels of short-sightedness as they grow.

It can also help prevent the development of serious eye problems later in life, such as early cataracts, myopic macular degeneration, or even a detached retina.

At Dixon Hempenstall Opticians we strive to offer the very best in young patient care & myopia management is now considered the best practice for young myopes.
We are now fully accredited in myopia management using glasses & contact lenses.

Whether you lead an active lifestyle or simply enjoy changing up your look, contact lenses can offer you the flexibility and freedom from glasses.

Monthly lenses, daily disposables, rigid gas permeable - when it comes to contact lenses, the advancements in technology means that the choice available is endless. Each type of lens comes with its own unique features and suitability, and so it ultimately comes down to making the right choice for your own visual and lifestyle requirements.

When it comes to fitting and advice on getting the most from your contacts, our expert team is here to help.

As well as daily and monthly soft lenses, Dixon Hempenstall Opticians has been accredited in speciality contact lens fitting including:

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• Medical Cosmetic Lenses

• Menicon Night & Day Myopia Management Lenses

• Ortho-K Lenses

• Scleral Lenses

Do watery, itchy, or burning eyes at the end of a day sound familiar?
These are all symptoms of dry eye, an increasingly common condition in people of all ages.

Dry eye occurs when there is an impairment of the tear film, creating an insufficient amount of tears to keep the eye surface lubricated. For those who suffer, dry eye is a chronic and progressive disease, meaning early diagnosis and proper management is vital.
A proper assessment of your eyes will allow prompt treatment and alleviation of symptoms.

At Dixon Hempenstall Opticians we offer the latest technology and treatments to effectively investigate, treat and manage dry eyes.

From Blephex to IRPL we endeavour to provide the very latest and very best solutions.
 

At Dixon Hempenstall Opticians, we have been specialists in many other Eyecare Services including:
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• Keratoconus Contact Lenses
  Ortho K Contact Lenses - Menicon Bloom Night & Day
  Medical Cosmetic Contact Lenses
  Low Visual Aid Assessment
  Specialised Spectacle Lenses