Eye Examinations in Haywards Heath
At a glance...
What To Expect During Your Eye Examination
When you arrive at HAYDENSWAN, you’ll be greeted by our friendly front-of-house team and shown to our fully accessible, ground-floor consulting room – no awkward staircases, heavy chairs, or dimming lights required. Our private-practice eye exam is designed around your comfort:
Discussion & History
We begin by discussing your eyesight, general health and any symptoms or concerns you may have.
Vision Assessment
We assess your visual acuity and determine whether your prescription has changed.
Eye Health Examination
Using advanced equipment, we carefully examine the health of your eyes and surrounding structures.
Personalised Advice
We'll explain our findings clearly and discuss any recommendations, treatments or eyewear options.
Choose HAYDENSWAN Eyecare for an eye exam experience that’s professional, patient-centred, and tailored to you.
Please advise us when booking of any special requirements prior to your visit so we can ensure that we take the best possible care of you.
Give their eyes the best possible start
Children’s Eye Examination
Children don’t always know when something isn’t quite right with their vision. If the world looks a certain way to them, they may simply assume that’s how everyone sees.
A regular eye examination gives us the chance to check that your child is seeing clearly, their eyes are working comfortably together and their eye health is developing as it should.
Our children’s eye exams are relaxed, friendly and adapted to your child’s age and ability - they don’t need to be able to read letters to have their eyes examined.
NHS sight tests are funded for children under 16 and young people aged 16, 17 or 18 who are in full-time education.
Things you may notice
- Squinting or sitting closer to screens
- Frequent headaches or tired eyes
- Rubbing their eyes regularly
- Losing their place when reading
- Avoiding reading or close work
- Changes in concentration
- Complaints of blurred or uncomfortable vision
Emergency Eye Appointments
Need An Emergency Eye Examination?
Some eye conditions require urgent attention. If you are experiencing sudden vision changes, flashes and floaters, eye pain, redness, injury or any other concerning symptoms, please contact us immediately.
Our team can advise whether you need to be seen urgently and will do everything possible to arrange a prompt appointment.
Common Reasons For Emergency Eye Appointments
- Sudden loss or reduction in vision
- New flashes or floaters
- Painful or red eyes
- Eye infections
- Foreign bodies in the eye
- Eye injuries or trauma
- Sudden double vision
- Persistent irritation or discomfort
Why Choose HAYDENSWAN?
Unlike larger chains, we take the time to get to know our patients and provide care that is genuinely tailored to their needs.
Benefits
- Experienced optometrists
- Advanced diagnostic equipment
- Longer appointment times
- Independent clinical advice
- Friendly, welcoming environment
- Convenient Haywards Heath location
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Our memberships and specialist programmes provide regular professional care, considered advice and carefully selected member privileges. Each has been designed around a particular stage of life or level of visual need, from individual and family eyecare to myopia management, visual stress and workplace vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I have an eye examination?
Most adults should have an eye examination every two years, although some patients may benefit from more frequent appointments depending on age, health and eye conditions.
What should I do if I have sudden vision loss?
Any sudden loss or significant change in vision should be treated as urgent. Contact us immediately for advice.
Can you treat eye infections?
We can assess many eye conditions and advise on appropriate treatment or referral where necessary.
How long does an eye examination take?
Most appointments take around 30-45 minutes, depending on your individual needs and any additional assessments required.
Do I need an eye examination if my vision seems fine?
Yes. Eye examinations assess the health of your eyes as well as your vision and can help identify issues before symptoms develop.
Can I book an emergency appointment on the same day?
Where clinically appropriate, we will always do our best to accommodate urgent appointments as quickly as possible.
When should my child have their first eye exam?
Regular eye exams are recommended from around 3-4 years old, or earlier if you have any concerns about their vision.
Is a school vision screening the same as a full eye exam?
No. School vision screening is useful, but it isn’t a comprehensive eye examination with an optometrist. Children should still have annual eye exams even if they’ve had a school screening.