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Vision Call Domiciliary Services

       Vision Call are the largest provider of domiciliary eye care in the UK, providing care to over 4000 care homes. Each local practice is owned and managed by a clinical director who is always on hand to deal with any queries you may have. The clinical directors have vast experience in dealing with patients within the care sector and are there to ensure that highest clinical standards are maintained and that customer service is exemplary.

What services do we provide?

Our optometrists provide thorough eye examinations for those who find it difficult to attend a high street practice. Our Eye Care Plan training DVD helps care staff understand the importance of eye care and how they can help each individual resident. Our dispensing assistants can, when appropriate, help residents choose a suitable frame from a selection of over 200 styles.

Why is an eye examination important to elderly?

It is especially important as we get older to have regular eye examinations. Our eye examination will;

How can Vision Call examine someone with limited communication?

Many of our specialist techniques do not require a full response from our patients and are vital when examining patients with communication difficulties. e.g. dementia.  The prescription can be obtained by using an  Autorefractor and a Retinoscope which give accurate guidelines of the strength of lens required to correct patient’s vision.
 

Why might spectacles be important to elderly?

Spectacles are still the simplest and most effective means of improving vision among the elderly. 96% of people over 55 wear spectacles. Wearing the appropriate spectacles can improve our quality of life by enhancing our view of our environment and improve safety by reducing falls. Our report for care staff will identify when spectacles should be worn and our spectacle engraving service helps prevent spectacles becoming lost in home.

 
How much does this cost?

Free Eye Examination
Call your local branch to find out more information.

Free Spectacles
Patients that are in receipt of income support, pension credit guarantee or a valid HC2 / HC3 certificate are entitled to free spectacles.

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