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[H2] Who we are

Rosemary is an experienced optician who has been examining eyes for over 25 years.In 2012 she opened her own practice on the thriving Comber Road in Dundonald after gaining extensive knowledge from working both in independent practice and in the optical industry.Her working life has been devoted to helping people understand how their eyes work and enabling them to enjoy good vision.

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“We treat our customers as we would like to be treated. One of the most important aspects of that is taking time with each person to listen to them and to find out how we can best help them.”

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Emergency Eye Clinic

You may be referred by your GP, the pharmacist or just phone us stop by.

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Contact Lenses

Have you tried them?  Interested?  We offer a free contact lens trial.

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Optomap Retinal Photos

See so much more with Optomap wide field imaging to check your eyes.

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Monday to Friday 9:15am-5:30pm
Saturday morning - 11:00am-1:00pm

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[H2] Retinal Exam

You will have heard the phrase, “You can tell a lot about your health from your eyes”, and it is true.  That is why we encourage all our patients to have the Optomap.  This allows us to take an image of up to 80% of the back of the eye in less than a second.  The standard camera, including the one used by the retinal screening services, is only able to view 15%.I have heard Optomap helpfully compared in this way.  If the dentist asked you just to smile to check your teeth and then told you it all looks fine you might not feel reassured.  But when they ask you to open wide and carry out a full examination that is like Optomap. Everyone should have this test regularly but especially those with flashes or floaters, diabetes and hypertension.  The detail of the view of all the blood vessels and nerves is incredible.Mainly we are seeking to reassure patients that things have not changed as we compare from one visit to the next.  Should a referral to an ophthalmologist be required we send the images electronically as the hospital do not have the same equipment.  We are in a small group of only 10 practices in Northern Ireland who have invested in this equipment.This examination is not included under the NHS and there is a small charge for this extra test.

[H2] Heidelberg Spectralis OCT

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-sectional pictures of your retina. With OCT, each of the retina’s distinctive layers can be seen with details discernible to micrometers. Similar to an MRI, the Heidelberg Spectralis allows us to look at the deepest layers of your eye.McWatters opticians has recently invested in an  Heidelberg Spectralis OCT making us the only private practice in Northern Ireland to offer this technology.

[H2] Emergency Eye Clinic

If you have a sore or red eye we keep appointments free each day to see any eye emergencies.Under this NHS funded scheme you may be referred to us by your GP, the pharmacist or you can just phone us or turn up at the practice and ask to be seen.  There is no charge for an eye emergency appointment and you can come here even if we are not your regular optician. We should be your first port of call for any sudden onset eye problems such asPain and/or discomfort in the eyes, around the eye area. Sudden reduction in vision in one or both eyes. Recent onset or sudden increase of flashes and/or floaters in one or both eyes. Suspected minor foreign body in the eye.We have all the equipment necessary to check your eyes thoroughly and in most cases can save you a trip to the hospital or a wait for a doctor’s appointment.

[H2] Contact Lenses

Frequently asked questionsAm I suitable for contact lenses?In almost all cases, yes.  The most important question I consider when it comes to contact lenses is not suitability but motivation.  Motivated patients become successful contact lens wearers.Am I too young/old to wear contact lenses?There is no age limit on contact lenses.  We have successfully fitted patients as young as 8 years old and at the other end of the scale, we have plenty of pensioners enjoying the freedom of contact lenses too.I was told I can’t get contact lenses in my prescription, is that true?Lenses now come in a wide range of prescriptions, including astigmatism and multifocal and even in transitions.  Rarely do we find a prescription that we cannot fit.Are they not uncomfortable?They take a little getting used to but the latest silicone hydrogel lenses are the closest to “no lens feeling” I have experienced.  Most people tend to opt for the comfort and convenience of daily or monthly soft contact lenses but we also supply gas permeable lenses.Should we be using disposable lenses when we are trying to save the planet?The practice is a collection point for the Terracycle Recycling Scheme.  Contact lenses and blister packs cannot go in your normal household recycling but we can accept them here so they can all be repurposed.

[H5] Get In Touch

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41 Comber RoadDundonaldCo DownBT16 2AATel: 02890 486222
[H6] OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday – 9:15am-5:30pmSaturday morning – 11:00am-1:00pm

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[H2] Eye Tests

Your eye examination is not something that should be rushed.  We like to allow 45 minutes for an adult eye test, although for a first visit we often allocate an hour.  We don’t have any conveyor belts here.My first question is always, “So what prompted you to come and see us today?”  Frequently people tell me it is just a routine check-up, but as I ask a few more questions about vision and eye comfort as well as general health, a broader picture emerges.I carry out the full examination, checking the health of the eyes, the prescription, the muscle balance and quite a lot more. At the end of that we discuss the findings and I take time to explain things.  At the end of the test you want to know the answers to your questions and the solutions to your problems and that is what I am here to provide.