Eye tests / Eye examinations

3D OCT Line Scan of an eyeOptometrists Andy Molsom and Ian Price offer a full 30 minute eye examination which will be tailored to your individual needs, depending on your age, symptoms, occupation/hobbies, medical and family history. We offer Free Eye Tests for NHS Patients, as well as private examinations for non-NHS patients.

Why Choose Us?

We look after your health

Our Advanced Eye Examinations offers more than a standard sight test, by taking advantage of the latest technology we can identify eye disease earlier and monitor small changes in the eye much better.

Our use of advanced equipment allows us to refine our eye examinations, and to monitor patients within the practice rather than send them unnecessarily to hospital eye departments for further investigation, which means less time waiting in hospital outpatients.

However if we do find a problem, we can also direct you to the best eye specialist for your individual problem, rather than being seen by a general ophthalmologist who then refers onward to a particular eye specialist, thus benefiting from quicker treatment.

All our NHS patients are given the choice to pay to upgrade their NHS sight test, and opt for the Advanced Eye Examination.

Regular eye examinations ensure that you are enjoying the best vision possible and will identify eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration in their early stages. Our optometrists can also gain a useful insight into your general health from the appearance of your eyes and may detect underlying conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

A typical eye examination may include:

  • Discussion including your health, you and your family's ocular history, and your visual requirements for work and hobbies.

  • Examination of the front and back of the eye by an Ophthalmoscope and/or Slit lamp.

  • Assessment of spectacle prescription for the required working distance, such as distance (TV, driving), intermediate (VDU) and near (reading, sewing)

  • Muscle balance tests to make sure both eyes are working precisely together.

  • Tonometry (measurement of internal eye pressure -routine aged over 40)

Any other test deemed necessary (colour vision, stereo vision etc.)

We are constantly looking to improve services to our patients, and can offer many services in addition to those which you would expect from your optician. We also work with the DVLA who sometimes require specific visual field tests in order to grant a driving licence to patients with a known eye condition.

Our Promise

At Molsom and Associates we pride ourselves on a thorough eye examination and, being a local independent company, are able to listen carefully to the needs of each and every individual and meet those needs with a friendly and efficient service. From contact lenses and sports eyewear to advice on use of computer screens or laser surgery, we feel sure you'll find us everything you expected from an optician plus a whole lot more!

The Latest Technology

We have access to the latest equipment and technology, including the Topcon digital retinal camera at our Donington practice, which enables us to accurately monitor eye health. The camera photographs the back of the eye and can be compared with further photographs at subsequent eye examinations. This helps us to detect even the smallest change, it serves as a early warning system for all sorts of health conditions, not just those solely related to the eyes. These can include Blood Pressure, Diabetes and raised cholesterol levels. We have also recently invested in OCT 3D retinal scan technology at our Spalding practice which are proud to one of the first local companies to have on offer to our clients.

We also have a Humphrey Visual Field Analyser II, which is generally accepted throughout hospitals in UK as the gold standard in visual field analysis (used to detect/monitor glaucoma, for example).

NHS Entitlement

Molsom Optometrists are able to offer free eye tests in Spalding, free eye tests in Donington, as well offering our free eye tests in Lincolnshire to all those eligible.

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    My wife and I had previously used well know nationwide companies for the last few years, through what we believed to be convenience, before we came to visit you in Donington, and I can tell you it shall definately be the last time we use anyone else. It was far easier to arrange an appointment with you, much easier (and cheaper) to park, no hard selling, and just a lovely warm and calming feel about coming to see you from start to finish.

    James & Stephanie Vickers, Kirton

    My eyes are checked and monitored regularly and if I have any concerns or queries about my eyes or the contact lens, the staff at Molsom are happy to help and can quickly arrange for an appointment with one of the 3 eye specialists.

    Melanie Stibbons, Spalding

    Whilst the previous optician had (as I thought) been thorough in their eye examination, I was pleasantly surprised at the much more in-depth knowledge of your goodself. Your examination was certainly of much higher quality and my spectacles are comfortable, compact and fit very well.

    Alfred Webb, Spalding

    I was won over by the treatment received from Molsom Optomterists - from the friendly welcome at reception to the 'technical bit' in the middle! - to the final fitting of spectacles

    Anne Tennant, Quadring Eaudyke

    Having reached the conclusion of the eyecare treatment and provision of spectacles, I would like to thank you for the efficient professional and friendly service which I experienced.

    A E Smith, Whaplode

    I would like to say a big thank you for looking after my eyes so well. I paid to go on the new machine which I am most grateful that I did, then for you writing to my doctor for a further consultation at the hospital, where I was diagnosed with glaucoma.

    J Harding, Spalding

    Living on a Caribbean island has its benefits: the climate, the beaches, but it also has its challenges and quality eye care is one of them. Eyesight is very precious and though it's true; I'm as blind as bat without glasses, I cherish my eyesight. Molsoms have been my optometrists for nearly 10 years and I wouldn't trust my eyesight to anyone else. The staff are always pleasant, professional and eager to help, even if the customer is 4,000 miles away! I am sure this dedication to the customer has been key to their continued growth and I say Thank You! And good luck for the future.

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