Your Eye Exam

Retinal scan showing cross-sectional imaging of the eye's macula and optic nerve.

Personalised Examinations

At Wood and Watson Opticians, we believe that personalis

ed care is the key to good eye health. We take the time to get to know our patients and their unique vision needs, so that we can provide the best possible care. You will be in safe hands as all of your clinical tests throughout the appointment are not delegated to anyone else, they are all carried out by our Optometrist in our state of the art consulting room. Your appointment can sometimes last up to an hour. This longer time is not just about the technical and clinical aspects of your exam, but allows us to give you the best advice and recommendations. examination is carried out by our resident Clinical Optometrist, with over 20 years of experience, so your continuity of care will be maintained throughout your history with us.

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OCT Retinal Health Check - Spectralis

You may have heard of OCT exams, but not all OCT exams are equal. Using cutting-edge technology, our SPECTRALIS OCT machine locks onto your unique retinal signature to allow accurate, on-going monitoring of your eye health at every visit. SPECTRALIS is used on the International Space Station to monitor the health of astronaut’s eyes and we have invested in the same trusted technology, which is considered to be the gold standard. So much so that many of the top ophthalmologists that we work closely with refer patients back to us for continuity of care.

So with that you can get peace of mind about your eye health here on earth.

OCT is a medical imaging technique that uses light waves to generate images of the back of your eye. It allows us to see a detailed

three-dimensional view of your retina so that we can look at your eye in very fine detail.

This allows us to detect a wide range of eye conditions and is ideal for the management and maintenance of pre-existing eye conditions, such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The eyes are the window to the soul, so this also allows us detect and monitor systemic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

OCT AT Wood and Watson Opticians

OCT Glaucoma Scans - RNFL

Glaucoma is a condition which results in thinning of the retinal nerve fibres in the back eye. With Heidelberg Spectralis 4D Optical Coherence Tomographer. Our scans can detect any nerve damage up to 8 years earlier than conventional methods, which means treatment can be started sooner.

If you look at the image to the left, you can see that the scans of this patient, with green sectors, indicates the reading are with normal limits. Here, the right eye is normal. However the left eye shows mixed areas of red, yellow and green. The red sectors indicate significant thinning, indicating suspect glaucoma and there requiring further investigation

OCT Macula Scans

Think of a macular OCT as an inside-out, microscopic ultrasound for the center of your vision. It sees problems long before you do—often at a stage when treatment is easiest and most effective. Adding a macular OCT to your routine eye exam is one of the smartest investments you can make in preserving your ability to read, drive, and recognize the faces of those you love.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services at Wood and Watson Opticians, including comprehensive eye exams, pediatric eye care, contact lens fittings, and treatment for eye diseases and conditions. We use the latest technology and techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.