Eye Examinations
For generations, patients across Northern Ireland have chosen Mackey Opticians because we combine professional expertise with genuinely personal care.
Testing Eyes Since 1949
Your Eye Examination is about far more than checking whether you need new glasses. Our experienced optometrists assess your vision, eye health and overall wellbeing, helping to detect potential problems early and keep your eyes healthy for years to come. Whether you've noticed a change in your vision, it's time for your routine check-up, or you'd simply like the reassurance of a professional assessment, we're here to help. Book your appointment today and experience the care that Northern Irish families have trusted since 1949.
Accurate Refractions
Our experienced optometrists take the time to understand your vision and lifestyle, providing an accurate prescription tailored to your individual spectacle and contact lens needs.
OCT Scans
Optical Coherence Tomography is a non-invasive imaging technique which allows us to look beneath the surface of the eye and detect signs of some conditions earlier than would otherwise be possible.
Visual Field Tests
Visual Field tests carefully assess your peripheral vision, helping to identify any irregularities or blind spots that may indicate conditions such as glaucoma or neurological issues.
Quality Recommendations
Once we have the full picture of your eyes, our optometrists and dispensing opticians work together to ensure you leave with the best suited solutions to your needs.
Why Regular Eye Examinations Matter
Many eye conditions develop gradually and without obvious symptoms. In fact, some of the most serious threats to sight can be present long before you notice any changes to your vision. Regular eye examinations allow us to monitor your eye health over time and detect potential concerns at an early stage, often before they begin to affect your sight. During your appointment, we assess much more than your glasses prescription. Our optometrists examine the health of your eyes and look for signs of conditions such as:
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Macular degeneration
Diabetic eye disease
Retinal problems
Eye examinations can also reveal signs of wider health issues, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Even if your vision seems perfectly fine, routine examinations remain one of the best ways to protect your long-term eye health.
What to expect at your visit
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Getting to know you
We'll begin by discussing your vision, general health, and any concerns you may have about your eyes or eyesight.
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Vision Assessment
We'll check how well you can see at different distances and assess the quality of your vision.
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Prescription Check
Using specialist equipment, we'll determine whether you need glasses or contact lenses and ensure any prescription is as accurate as possible.
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OCT
With an Advanced Eye Examination, we take a detailed 3D scan of your eyes, allowing us to examine the layers beneath the surface and identify potential eye health concerns at an early stage.
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Eye Health Check
Using the results of your OCT scan, alongside other clinical assessments, we'll carefully examine the health of your eyes and look for signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
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Eye Pressure Check
We'll measure the pressure inside your eyes, an important part of assessing your eye health and screening for glaucoma.
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Additional Tests
Some patients may benefit from further assessment, such as pupil dilation, to allow a more detailed examination of the back of the eye.
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Your Results and Recommendations
We'll explain our findings clearly, answer any questions you may have, and discuss any recommendations for treatment, monitoring, or vision correction.
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Time to Choose some Glasses!
Our passionate dispensing opticians and dispensing assistants will help you look and feel good by selecting the perfect frames and solutions for you.
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