Eye test
from$65
- Vision and prescription checked
- Front and back of each eye examined
- Eye pressure measured where needed
- Results explained, with a written prescription
Clear sight, clearly explained
Eye tests for adults and children, contact lens fittings and a wall of frames to try on. Book an eye test or a lens appointment online, then choose glasses in store with a dispensing optician beside you.
40 minfor a full eye test
500 framesto try on in store
Saturdaysopen until 16:00
- Eye tests for every age
- Contact lens fittings
- Frames chosen in person
- Thursday evenings and Saturdays
Appointments you can book online
Pick the appointment that fits. Glasses are chosen in store after your test, so there is nothing to buy on this website.
Child eye test
from$45
- Picture charts for children who cannot read yet
- Focusing and eye teamwork checked
- A parent stays throughout
- Frames sized for small faces in store
Contact lens fitting
from$95
- The front of the eye measured
- Daily, monthly and toric lenses
- Putting lenses in and taking them out, taught
- A check after the first week of wear
Fees are paid in store after the appointment. Some insurance plans and public schemes pay towards eye tests, depending on your country and your age, so bring the details and we check before you pay. Contact lens check ups for existing wearers are $45.
What happens in an eye test
About forty minutes in the testing room, with time at the end for your questions.
Your history
The optometrist asks about your sight, your work and screen time, your general health, your medicines and any eye conditions in the family.
Vision and prescription
You read letters near and far while lenses are changed, which shows whether glasses or a new prescription would help.
Eye health
Lights, lenses and a camera are used to look at the front and back of each eye, and the pressure inside the eye is measured where needed.
Results explained
You hear what was found in plain words and receive a written prescription, with a referral to a doctor if anything needs medical care.
Contact lenses, fitted with care
A fitting measures the curve of the front of your eye and checks how trial lenses sit and move as you blink. Daily disposables, monthly lenses and toric lenses for astigmatism are all fitted here, and the optometrist explains which suit your eyes and your routine.
Before you leave, you put the lenses in and take them out yourself, with help as often as you need it. A check up after the first week confirms the lenses still feel comfortable and that your eyes are healthy with them in.
- Trial lenses to wear at home
- Handling practised until it feels easy
- The one week check included in the fee
- Lens supplies ordered and collected in store
Frames are chosen in person
There is no shop on this website, because glasses have to fit a face. After your eye test, a dispensing optician helps you try frames for size, measures where your eyes sit in them and explains which lenses suit your prescription.
When the glasses are ready, usually seven to ten days later, they are adjusted on your face at a short fitting. Adjustments and small repairs for glasses bought here cost nothing for as long as you wear them.
- Single vision, varifocal and reading glasses
- Frames for children, sport and work
- Measurements taken for every pair
Glasses prices, as a guide
Every pair includes the frame, lenses made to your prescription and a fitting when they are ready. The final price depends on the frame and lens options chosen in store.
| Glasses | What they are for | From |
|---|---|---|
| Single vision | One distance, for reading or for far away | $99 |
| Varifocals | Near, middle and far in one lens | $249 |
| Office lenses | Screens and desk work at arm's length | $179 |
| Children's glasses | Sturdy frames sized for growing faces | $59 |
| Thinner lenses | Stronger prescriptions, added to any pair | add $45 |
| Anti reflection coating | Fewer reflections on screens and at night | add $35 |
The price is confirmed in store before anything is ordered. Half is paid when the glasses are ordered and the rest when you collect them.
Inside the practice
Two testing rooms, a contact lens room and frame walls arranged by shape and size.
Patients after their appointments (example reviews)
The optometrist put photos of the back of the eye on screen and went through every part of them. The first eye test in years that felt unhurried.
Learning to put lenses in took three tries, and nobody minded. The one week check caught a lens that was sitting slightly wrong.
Our daughter did the whole test with picture charts and chose bright blue frames herself. The glasses were adjusted twice while she got used to them.
Questions about eye care
How often should eyes be tested?
Your optometrist suggests when to come back, based on your age, your eye health and your results. The usual interval also differs from country to country, and children and people with some health conditions may be asked to return sooner.
Can young children have an eye test before they can read?
Yes. Picture charts, lights and simple games let the optometrist check a young child's eyes without any reading at all.
Can patients drive after an eye test?
Most tests do not affect driving. If drops are needed to widen the pupils, sight can stay blurred and bright light can feel uncomfortable for a few hours, so we tell you before using them and suggest you do not drive until your sight is back to normal.
What is an optometrist?
Optometrists are trained to examine eyes, measure prescriptions and fit glasses and contact lenses. What they may treat, and their exact title, varies by country. If an eye problem needs medical treatment, we refer you to a doctor or an eye specialist.
What should happen if sight changes suddenly?
Do not use the online form. Phone the practice straight away if you notice sudden blurred or lost vision, new flashes or floaters, a shadow across your sight, or a painful red eye. Outside opening hours, or if you cannot reach us, call your local emergency number.
Can glasses be bought on this website?
No. Glasses are chosen, measured and fitted in store, because a good fit depends on your face and your prescription. Your written prescription is yours to take elsewhere if you prefer.
Book an eye test or lens appointment
Choose the appointment, a day and a time of day. The practice confirms by email or phone within one working day, or suggests the nearest time we have.
For sudden changes in vision, eye pain or new flashes and floaters, phone the practice instead of sending this form.
- Booked once the practice has confirmed
- Bring your current glasses or lenses
- Fees paid in store after the appointment
Visit the practice
Clear View is at street level in the shopping street near the library, with level access, a seat at every fitting desk and space for buggies.
Contact
At street level in the shopping street near the library, with level access and a seat at every fitting desk
Opening hours
| Monday to Wednesday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 to 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 to 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frames without an appointment
Come in during opening hours to browse frames or have glasses adjusted. Neither needs a booking.