Some eye examinations are free if you are eligible for an NHS eye examination. Whether you are tested privately or on the NHS you can expect to receive the same high quality eye examination. To see whether you are eligible for a free eye examination on the NHS click here.

Eye examinations for children are free if they are under 16. Teenagers under the age of 19 are entitled to a free eye examination if they are in full time education.

The fee for private eye examinations is £42.00

For an adult eye examination the appointment with your Optometrist will last approximately 30 minutes. Eye examinations for children and teenagers can take between 20 and 30 minutes.

At the end of the eye examination you will be advised whether you need to see one of our dispensing team for advice about your glasses. The time you will be with our dispensing team will vary depending on your individual needs.

Parking in Northampton close to our practice is usually free for the first two hours on weekdays and free all day on Saturdays. For more information please click here.

There is no minimum age limit on when a child can have their eyes examined. We frequently see babies, toddlers, children and teenagers of all ages.

Children do not need to be able to read or identify letters for us to examine their eyes.

We strongly encourage all children and young people to have their eyes tested regularly, usually every year.

Eye examinations for children is free if they are under 16.

Teenagers under the age of 19 are entitled to a free eye examination if they are in full time education.

For more information about children’s eye care click here.

To book an appointment for your child click here, call us on 01604 62 61 61 or visit the practice and our friendly, professional team will be very happy to help you.

Regular eye examinations are essential for children of all ages.

Even babies can have an eye test!

Children do not have to be able to read letters to have an eye examination.

The eyes grow and develop throughout childhood, therefore it is important for children to have an eye examination when they are as young as possible and then regularly thereafter.

We recommend that all children have regular eye examinations.

Even if you think your child’s eyes are developing normally it is really important to have them checked from a young age.

We always make the eye examination fun, easy and interesting.

Every child is different so we tailor each eye examination specifically to your child’s needs.

All examinations will include looking at the back of the eye to make sure their eyes are healthy and a check to see if glasses are required to improve their eyesight. Children do not even need to talk to us or be able to read to get an accurate result.

Eye examinations are free for children under the age of 16 and free for students under the age of 19 as long as they are in full time education.

If glasses are required a voucher from the NHS is issued towards the cost of the spectacle lenses.

A standard EyeMap retinal scan is £10.00.

A superior EyeMap retinal scan is £20.00.

Your Optometrist can advise you on which retinal scan is recommended.

The EyeMap retinal scan is not available under the NHS.

The appointment to have your EyeMap retinal scan will last approximately 10 minutes and you will see one of our specially trained and experienced clinical assistants. Usually the EyeMap retinal scan can be done on the same day as your eye examination.

The retinal scan will always be reviewed by an Optometrist on the same day.

No – your vision will not be affected by the EyeMap retinal scan as dilating drops are not usually required to obtain a good quality image.

The scan is completely painless.

Many difficulties can be helped or alleviated with an accurate up to date spectacle prescription so you should start by booking a sight test with Sheinman Opticians and mention your interest in Colorimetry.

If your sight test is due and you are entitled to a free eye examination this would be covered by the N.H.S, e.g. student under 19, diabetic, over 60 or you receive benefits (a full list of eligible patients appears in this website).

If it appears that you may also benefit from Intuitive Colorimetry, this will be discussed during the sight test. The fee for the Colorimetry test is currently £65.00, and the results are reviewed with your optometrist afterwards, before any spectacles are dispensed.

If you would like more information, or would like to book an appointment, please telephone Sheinman Opticians on 01604 626161, and our friendly professional team will be delighted to help you.

The Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage is a payment plan that allows you to pay in advance for each order using a direct debit scheme. Upon joining, you will be required to pay for the first three months upfront, and your bank account will be debited on either the 1^st or 25^th  of each month thereafter. Your contact lenses will be ordered and delivered automatically every three months, and you will make three payments towards each order.

The Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage is intended to run for a minimum of twelve months. You may cancel at any time, however one months’ notice must be given prior to termination of the agreement. We reserve the right to alter the terms of the Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage, and if we do so, we will give you three months’ notice.

Under the terms of the Direct Debit Guarantee, an immediate refund can be requested by contacting your bank or building society directly, in the event that Sheinman Opticians or your bank or building society makes a mistake with your monthly direct debit payment. Please also contact Sheinman Opticians on 01604 626161 or email eyecare@sheinman.com.

If our request for your monthly direct debit payment is rejected by your bank or building society, then we will contact you to arrange payment of the outstanding monies. Please be aware that we will be unable to send your contact lenses until the full balance of your delivery is paid, and that any missed payments could lead to your delivery schedule being altered.

If you need contact lens solutions for your contact lens type, the Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage will supply these free of charge. Both your contact lenses and solutions will be delivered to your chosen delivery address.

If your prescription changes whilst you are signed up to the Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage, then the direct debit arrangement will be updated with any changes, and any payment adjustments will be taken on your next payment date. Following significant prescription changes, lenses will be exchanged on the presentation of fresh, unopened packs of your former prescription. Minor prescription changes will be updated with the next regular delivery.

We want to ensure that your eyes are as healthy as possible and that your lenses are comfortable, so we require that you attend a contact lens check at least once every twelve months. Your Optometrist will advise you if you need to be seen more frequently. Please be aware that if your contact lens check is overdue, your lenses will not be made available to you until you have attended your contact lens check. This check is a free service within the Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage, and we will inform you when these are due.

In the case of genuine accidental damage or loss, we are happy to offer you occasional free replacement contact lenses depending on the type of lens you wear. If you require any emergency replacement contact lenses, please contact Sheinman Opticians on 01604 626161 or email us at eyecare@sheinman.com.

You will still need to attend your routine sight test appointment at regular intervals. As part of the Sheinman Contact Lens Advantage, your sight test appointments are free of charge, along with any aftercare or emergency appointments that you may need. You will also be entitled to a free Eyemap retinal scan at the time you attend your sight test appointment.

Regular eye examinations are often accepted as the norm. Your hearing should be given the same level of care as part of managing your general health and wellbeing.

This is particularly relevant as we age due to the gradual deterioration of our hearing, however people can be affected by a loss of hearing at any stage in their life.

We therefore encourage everyone to consider having regular ear health checks and hearing assessments.

As a first step why not try our online hearing test. Please click here.

At Sheinman we believe that along with your vision, your hearing is one of the most important senses we have for connecting us with others and to the outside world.

So everyone can experience our state-of-the-art audiology facilities we are now offering free hearing assessments!

We are committed to providing you with the same high standard of care for your hearing that our patients expect from us for their eyes.

At the beginning of the appointment your Hearing Care Professional will complete a short medical history with you relating to ear and hearing health.

A detailed examination of the health of your outer ear is carried out first using a video otoscope. We will then perform audiometric testing to determine your level of hearing.

At the end of the assessment we will discuss your results and also provide any advice or recommendations, such as onward referral or suitable hearing technology.

We will also be very happy to answer any questions you may have.

This choice will be guided by the nature and level of your hearing loss, as well as your lifestyle and personal requirements.

Adopting a hearing solution can often be a journey that involves acclimatisation over a few weeks or even months.

A thorough consultation and ongoing support with your Audiologist will help to guide you through this decision and process.

The hearing aids we offer are available in a range of styles and prices, and all come with inclusive service for ongoing support.

We can also offer an interest free payment option and 60-day return period on all of our hearing care packages.

Your Audiologist will be able to guide you on the options available and help customise a hearing solution that is matched to your specific needs.

A blocked ear can occur at any time, so having your ears checked regularly to assess their health and identify any build-up of ear wax or other concerns is good practice.

It is important that any sudden change of hearing in one or both ears is taken seriously. This could be due to something as simple as a blockage with ear wax, however in some cases urgent assessment and treatment may be required.

Please feel free to contact us if you need any ear or hearing care advice from our Hearing Care Professionals.

Ear wax removal is currently available for just £49

Should we find no problematic wax in your ears, there is a £25 consultation fee and we will provide you with an Ear Health Check, including taking high resolution photos of your ear drums.

Yes, olive oil drops can help soften the wax and make the removal of ear wax more comfortable. Microsuction is commonly regarded as the safest and most effective technique for removing ear wax.

Your ear wax removal appointment can last up to 30 minutes, although it may take less time depending on the amount of ear wax and the procedures required.

Parking is available close to our practice on Abington Street and also nearby in St Michael’s multi-storey car park. For more information please click here.

You will be asked to sit in front of the scanner and rest your chin on the chin rest. The machine will scan your eyes using low powered laser light to take images of the structures inside your eye, most commonly your retina – the thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye – and your optic nerve.

It scans your eye without touching it. The scan itself only takes a matter of seconds. It is totally non-invasive: nothing touches your eye, therefore there is no discomfort. When it is finished, your optometrist will review the results separately, and they can be shown to you at a separate appointment or your next eye examination.

The OCT scanner is CE marked and the low powered laser light is safe, and cannot harm your eye. The OCT scan is suitable for use with people fitted with pacemakers or metallic implants and you can wear your hearing aid throughout the procedure.

The OCT scan can help your optometrist detect numerous eye diseases, even in their early stages. Three of the most prominent eye conditions that can lead to blindness if not treated are:

1. Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, is damaged by the pressure of the fluid inside your eye. It can affect one or both of your eyes and can lead to sight loss if not treated.

2. Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetic retinopathy, the small blood vessels in your retina leak blood and fluid into the retina – the light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of your eye. Although this does not affect your vision in the early stages, if it is left untreated it may lead to sight loss.

3. Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of sight loss in the UK – affecting more than 600,000 people. However, most people with AMD can see well enough to get around. The macula is an area at the back of your eye that is responsible for your central vision, most of your colour vision and making out fine detail. When the macula is damaged, it becomes harder to recognise faces, or to read or watch television. However, the edge of your vision (peripheral vision) is not normally affected.