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Blackheath Eyecare Opticians
16 Old Dover Road
London, SE3 7BT
Tel 1: 020 8305 1060
Tel 2: 0776 892 3030
Fax : 020 8858 5627
Blackheath Eyecare
16 Old Dover Road
London, SE3 7BT
Call us on 020 8305 1060When you book online there will be six appointment options to choose from. Here is a brief summary of each appointment type. If you require an appointment that is not on this list please contact us by phone and we will be happy to help.
The Advanced Eye Examination is the most comprehensive level of examination that we offer and utilises all of our diagnostic technology with our highly skilled practitioners.
Our optometrist will assess your vision and establish if you need spectacles or if you require a change in your current spectacle prescription. We use an advanced OCT retinal scanner to see much further into the eye giving us a more comprehensive view.
Dilation eye drops may be required which can leave you a little blurry for a few hours after your appointment so we would always suggest you avoid driving for this time.
The appointment will last between 40 to 60 minutes and you may need more time if you plan to change your glasses. The appointment fee is £80. There is no charge for our ‘EyePlan Advance’ members or for anyone who joins.
Your appointment includes a comprehensive vision and ocular health examination with retinal imaging. We will establish if you need spectacles or if there is a change in your current spectacle prescription.
An appointment is typically required every two years for spectacle wearers or more often if advised by your optometrist. Your appointment will last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Please allow additional time if you plan to choose new glasses.
The fee for this appointment is £45. There is no charge for patients who join or are a part of our ‘Eye Plan’ membership scheme.
This appointment includes all of the tests performed during a full eye examination. We also assess the performance and prescription of your current contact lenses to ensure that you are getting your optimum vision and comfort.
The latest technology with experienced practitioners will ensure that your eyes are looked after in the best possible way.
The fee for this appointment is £85. There is no charge if you are an existing member or if you join our ‘Eye Plan Contacts’ membership scheme.
This appointment includes all of the tests performed during a full eye examination.
We also assess the surface of the eye in detail to ensure your suitability for contact lenses.
The initial appointment will last an hour, however multiple appointments are often required depending on the complexity of your prescription and the type of contact lenses required. If you are new to contact lenses please allow a few sessions to learn how to insert and remove your contact lenses safely.
We use the latest technology with experienced practitioners to help find the best options to help you succeed with contact lenses.
Depending on the complexity of your eyes and the type of contact lenses being fitted the fee for this appointment is between £100 – £135. There is no charge if you join our ‘Eye Plan Contacts’ membership scheme.
This appointment is to assess the performance and prescription of your current contact lenses to ensure that you are getting your optimum vision and comfort.
The fee for this appointment is £40. There is no charge if you are a member or you join our ‘Eye Plan Contacts’ membership scheme.
Please note you must have had a general eye examination with us within the last two years when you book an aftercare appointment. If you need a full eye examination for a more comprehensive health check of your eyes and your spectacles prescription, please book a combined appointment.
The NHS sight test includes a vision and spectacle prescription checks and a basic assessment of your eye health.
The appointment is free to those who qualify to receive free NHS Sight tests: –
• aged 60 or over
• registered blind or partially sighted
• diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• aged 40 or over and have a close relative (parent or sibling ) with a history of glaucoma
• at risk of glaucoma (and your ophthalmologist has confirmed this)
• aged under 16, or under 19 and in full-time education
• eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher
• receiving low-income benefits
To make an appointment as a new patient please follow the steps below.
– Click ‘New’
– Enter your details, this must include a valid contact telephone number and/or email address
– Choose the appointment type
– If you wish to be seen by a particular optometrist please select or select ‘[ANY]’ to view all available appointment slots
– Click on ‘Appointment Date’ to view the available days for an appointment
– Scroll or use the arrows to select the day on which you would like your appointment (only available days are shown)
– Click on ‘Appointment Time’ to choose the time that suits you best.
– Add any comments that may be important to know before the appointment
– Click ‘Continue’
– Check the details of the appointment are as desired, click ‘Back’ to make any changes or ‘Confirm’ to complete your booking
Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to one of our team then do not hesitate to contact us on 020 8305 1060 (or 0776 892 3030) or pop in for a chat.
As an existing patient if you have not booked online before you will need your Patient Identifier (Patient ID).
This is included with any appointment reminders you may have received. If you do not have your Patient ID please click here to make a request or call us to obtain and you will be able to book thereafter.
– Click ‘Registered’
– Enter your Patient ID and date of birth (DOB)
– Enter the Captcha code and click Continue
– Choose the appointment type
– If you wish to be seen by a particular optometrist please select or select ‘[ANY]’ to view all available appointment slots
– Click on ‘Appointment Date’ to view the available days for an appointment
– Scroll or use the arrows to select the day on which you would like your appointment (only available days are shown)
– Click on ‘Appointment Time’ to choose the time that suits you best.
– If any of your details have changed (e.g. email, phone numbers, address) or any other information that may be important for us to know before the appointment, please add to comments
– Click ‘Continue’
– Check the details of the appointment are as desired, click ‘Back’ to make any changes or ‘Confirm’ to complete your booking
Alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to one of our team then do not hesitate to contact us on 020 8305 1060 (or 0776 892 3030) or pop in for a chat.