Our Premium Eyecare Plan covers the extended eye examination and all the benefits included in Private Eye Examination Plan and more. EYECARE PLANS We are now offering exclusive Eyecare plans to spread the cost of enhanced eyecare . Currently the standard NHS funded eye exam is the same as it was when it was first implemented in 1948, but technology and expertise have increased a hundredfold since then. Eye conditions that previously would have caused blindness are often treatable, and there is now the ability to detect these problems early with the aid of cutting-edge technology like our OCT & Optomap. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Inclusive Eye examinations As often as needed Extended eye examinations Longer appointment times Value for money Spread the cost monthly, no lump sum Peace of mind Terms & Conditions apply PRIVATE EYE EXAMINATION PLAN (PEEP) Our PEEP plan provides excellent value for money and peace of mind. For a monthly fee of just £8.50, it will cover all of your professional charges, see you as often as required, and not at strictly defined time intervals as laid out by the NHS. You will be booked for a longer appointment so that there is more time to discuss your requirements and to carry out any further tests as needed so that we can provide the best possible care for you. WHATS INCLUDED? £8.50 PER MONTH Comprehensive eye examination Under 30’s eye exam Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT scan) Daytona Optomap Ultra Wide View scan Pressures Check Private Diabetic Assessment TAYLOR BIDDLE OPTICIANS EYECARE PLAN (TBO ECP) This Premium Plan covers the extended eye examination and all the benefits included in PEEP, but also gives a greater value for spectacle wearers with 25% discount on all eyewear and a two year accidental damage guarantee for an additional peace of mind. £15 PER MONTH Comprehensive eye examination Under 30s eye exam Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT scan) Daytona Optomap Ultra Wide View scan Pressures Check Private Diabetic Assessment Consultant requested fields test plus report Consultant requested retinal scans plus report 25% discount off spectacles and lenses 15% discount off all products and solutions (excluding contact lenses). A guarantee on new spectacles for two years (small excess applies) Minimum contract 18 months, and then 6 months after the latest purchase. WHATS INCLUDED? CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR EYECARE PLANS GET IN TOUCH Quick links: OCT & OPTOMAP EYEWEAR

Visual Stress is a visual processing disorder due to sensitivity to light and a believed hyper-excitability of the visual brain. WHAT IS VISUAL STRESS? Visual Stress is a visual processing disorder due to sensitivity to light and a believed hyper- excitability of visual brain. Visual Stress is said to affect 20% of the population – 13 million people in UK. It is not the same as dyslexia but it affects about 40% of dyslexics. As humans we are adapted to view natural images. Imagine a picture of a lake and mountains, beach, garden – is that comfortable to look at? Now imagine a stripy black and white shirt or a zebra – is that comfortable? English text is made of striped patterns which are mainly written in black on white paper, to our brain look like stripes – not natural! WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VISUAL STRESS? Print blurs or goes out of focus Letters move, shimmer or shake Patterns like ‘rivers’ or ‘worms’ appearing when reading black on white text Glare from page or VDU Coloured halos around words Poor tracking, losing place when reading. Sore , watery eyes and headaches when reading VISUAL STRESS FULL ASSESSMENT Full eye examination – 1 hour, payable in advance. In-depth binocular vision investigation. Reading speed test Tracking Near focussing Pattern glare test Colorimetry assessment. VISUAL STRESS PROGRAMME FEES One hour full assessment £195 Follow-up appointments £95 VISUAL STRESS THERAPY PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Minimum period of 18 months. Direct debit £16 per month. Full assessment at a discounted rate of £80. Regular follow-up checks (3 to 6 months or as required). 25% off lenses (free lenses supplied if eligible for an NHS voucher). 50% off specialised tint. 50% off spare spectacles. Accidental damage cover (small excess may apply). 25% off non-NHS frames. REFERRAL VISUAL STRESS ASSESSMENT Includes Optomap imaging. 50% discount off all professional fees. 25% off all frames, lenses and tints. Please note – Assessments require 24 hours cancellation notice, or the advanced fee is forfeited. HOW CAN WE HELP? COLOURED FILTERS Filters can reduce discomfort by reducing contrast and filtering out a particular wavelength of light that causes the neurons to fire unnecessarily. But it has to be correct colour, saturation and brightness. A person may be sensitive to a particular wavelength of light and this can explain why a coloured tint can stabilize the visual brain. BINOCULAR VISION & READING Lot of symptoms of visual stress are the same as if the eyes have binocular vision insufficiency so do not work together properly. This could be due to eye muscles weakness so it’s VERY important to have full eye test and detailed binocular vision assessment. Unstable binocular vision can cause fixation to swap between eyes. This can be addressed with prescription lenses that stabilize the vision at near. Then we can proceed to Colorimetry assessment which goes through 6000 colour combinations to find the correct tint. Quick links: CHILDRENS EYECARE EYEWEAR WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY.. "Can't recommend Taylor Biddle enough. Taras puts my daughter at ease during her visual stress tests. Staff are very welcoming and professional. Nothing is too much trouble." - J. Prosser - 02/2022 via Google

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< Back Taras Lac BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Taras graduated in Optometry in 2014 at Aston University and has worked for Taylor Biddle since 2014. He specialises in Anterior Eye problems such as dry eye , Blephex treatment for blepharitis and has a special interest in Dyslexia and Visual Stress as it affects him as well. Taras loves working with our team as we always put excellent clinical care as our top priority and finds it very rewarding to resolve any issues our patients may have. In spare time he enjoys keeping fit, gardening and spending time with family. Optometrist

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MEET THE TEAM Olha Lac BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Optometrist Director Read More Julia Kwiatkowski Practice Manager Read More Taras Lac BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Optometrist Read More Sarah Bedworth BSc (Hons) FBDO Dispensing Optician Read More Devinder Sidhu Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Optical Dispenser Read More Sue Bundy Optical Assistant Read More Cheryl Meredith Optical Assistant Read More Tracey Taylor BSc (Hons) MCOptom Optometrist Director Read More Donna Lloyd Branch Manager Optical Dispenser Read More Joanna Peppiatt BSc (Hons) MCOptom Optometrist Read More Sophie Rogers Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Optical Dispenser Read More Kimberley Lacey Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Optical Dispenser Read More Linda Lawton Optical Assistant Read More Karen Rock Admin & Optical Assistant Read More Hasan Akhtar BSc(Hons) MCOptom DipTp(IP) Prof Cert Med Ret Prof Cert Glauc AFHA Optometrist Director Read More Hollie Bullock Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Branch Manager Optical Dispenser Read More Elisha Dhir BSc (Hons) MCOptom Dip ScV M.ASvP Optometrist Read More Tom Green Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Student Dispensing Optician Read More Beth Rowley Level 2 Diploma in Optical Support Optical Dispenser Read More Tracy Morris Optical Assistant Read More