A full check of how well you see and how healthy your eyes are.
View details about Comprehensive eye examination
Forty unhurried minutes with an AHPC-registered optometrist. The examination covers refraction — working out your prescription — along with a check of the health of the eye and a measurement of the pressure inside it. The second half matters more than most people expect: a good deal of what an optometrist looks for causes no symptoms early on.
Who it is for. Anyone who has not had their eyes checked in the last two years, and anyone noticing headaches, blurred distance vision, or a prescription that no longer feels right.
Picture and matching charts are used instead of letters where a child cannot yet read, alongside binocular vision and colour assessment. Morning appointments work better — a tired child gives unreliable results.
Who it is for. Children from age three, and school-age children who squint, sit close to screens, or complain of headaches.
Prescription lenses, frames and professional fitting.
Prescription lenses
Single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses, glazed to your prescription.
View details about Prescription lenses
Lenses are chosen and priced on the product page as you build a pair — lens type, material and coatings each affect the final figure, and the price you see is the price the database calculates for that exact combination. Every prescription is verified by our optometry team before a lens is cut.
Who it is for. Anyone with a current prescription, whether it came from us or from another practice.
Acetate, metal, titanium and TR90 frames in several widths.
View details about Eyeglasses and optical frames
The range covers full-rim, semi-rimless and rimless frames in a range of widths, so a frame can be matched to the face rather than the other way round. Frame fitting and adjustment is free for the life of any frame bought from us — walk in, no appointment needed.
Who it is for. Anyone replacing a pair, or buying a second pair for reading, screens or driving.
Frames loosen. Bring yours in whenever they stop sitting properly and we will adjust them — no charge and no appointment needed for a frame bought here. It takes about ten minutes.
Who it is for. Anyone whose frames have loosened, slipped or been sat on.
Corneal measurement, trial lenses and insertion training.
View details about Contact lens assessment and fitting
A contact lens fitting is a separate appointment from an eye examination because the eye has to be measured, not just tested. The fitting covers corneal measurement, trial lenses, and training on getting them in, out and cared for. A two-week follow-up is included.
Who it is for. Anyone wanting to wear contact lenses, whether for the first time or after a break.
Tinted, polarised and mirrored lenses, with or without a prescription.
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Sunglasses can be made to your prescription or bought plano. Accra glare is hard on the eyes, and a tint chosen for the light here is worth more than a fashionable one chosen indoors.
Who it is for. Drivers, anyone outdoors for long stretches, and anyone who already squints on a bright day.
Detailed checks the optometrist may recommend after an examination.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
A cross-sectional scan of the layers at the back of the eye.
View details about Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
OCT produces a detailed cross-section of the retina, layer by layer, without touching the eye. It gives the optometrist information that a standard examination cannot — the kind of detail that shows change over time when scans are compared across visits.
Who it is for. Recommended by the optometrist after an examination, and often used where someone is being monitored over time.
A fundus photograph records the surface at the back of the eye — the retina, the optic nerve head and the blood vessels. Because it is a photograph rather than a reading, it can be placed side by side with one taken a year later, which is what makes it useful for tracking change.
Who it is for. Recommended by the optometrist, and commonly used where a baseline record is worth having.
A map of how far your sight extends around the point you are looking at.
View details about Visual field testing
Central vision is only part of sight. A visual field test maps the area you can see without moving your eyes, which is information a chart on the wall cannot give. The test is done one eye at a time and involves responding when you notice a light appear.
Who it is for. Recommended by the optometrist, and sometimes required for driving or occupational assessments.
Eye care at home and screening for organisations and communities.
Home eye-care service
Eye care brought to you where travelling to the clinic is difficult.
View details about Home eye-care service
Some people cannot easily get to Oyarifa — older patients, anyone with limited mobility, and families arranging care for a relative. Get in touch and we will talk through what is possible for your situation and what it involves.
Who it is for. Older patients, people with limited mobility, and families arranging care on someone else's behalf.
Organised eye screening for workplaces, schools, churches and community groups.
View details about Corporate and community eye screening
Lead Opticals provides organised eye screening outside the clinic for workplaces, schools, churches and community groups. If you are arranging screening for an organisation or community, get in touch and we will discuss the appropriate format.
Who it is for. Schools, employers, churches and community organisers.
Lead Opticals accepts a number of health insurance providers. Check the
list and get in touch before your visit so we can confirm what applies to
your plan.
Book an eye examination online using the Book an eye test button. For help choosing a service, contact the clinic.
Is contact lens fitting included in an eye examination?
Contact lens assessment and fitting is a separate appointment. It includes corneal measurement, trial lenses and guidance on inserting, removing and caring for your lenses.
Can I use health insurance?
Lead Opticals accepts a number of health insurance providers. Contact the clinic before your visit to confirm what your plan covers.
Are frame adjustments free?
Fitting adjustments are free for the life of frames purchased from Lead Opticals. Bring your frames to the clinic; no appointment is needed.
