Expert Eye Care, Focused on You
Our comprehensive eye examinations go beyond updating your prescription -we use advanced technology and clinical expertise to protect your vision and detect potential eye health issues.
More Than Just a Prescription
All optometrists at Watson and Smith are qualified and registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). We provide NHS examinations for all eligible patients and private examinations for those not entitled to an NHS examination. We use the latest technology including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans and widefield imaging and are included in our private examinations. These extra tests are available to NHS patients for additional fees, these fees can be found below.
OCT retinal scanning
Detailed cross-sectional images of your macula and optic nerve.
Ultra wide field (UWF) photos
A wider view of the back of your eye allowing up to 220 degrees of the retina to be seen
Digital photography
High resolution images allowing us to monitor change over time, included in a NHS funded eye exam
Visual fields
Measurement of the peripheral vision,
useful in looking for conditions such as glaucoma.
All optometrists at Watson and Smith are qualified and registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). We provide NHS examinations for all eligible patients and private examinations for those not entitled to an NHS examination. We use the latest technology including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans and widefield imaging and are included in our private examinations. These extra tests are available to NHS patients for additional fees, these fees can be found below.
Using advanced OCT scans and ultra-wide retinal imaging giving us a detailed view of the back of your eye, helps us detect conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease early, often before symptoms appear.
OCT retinal scanning
Ultra-wide-angle retinal imaging
Digital photography
Visual acuity assessment nfecured
Detailed eye health evaluation
More Than Just a Prescription
Eye examination (scans included)
£60
Ultrawide field Scan
£25
£25
All Scans
OCT
(3D scan)
£40
Contact lens
initial fit
£40-100*
£40
Contact lens aftercare
No charge if we supply the lenses otherwise:
Our Fees
NHS eligible patients are able to get a fully funded eye examination. You can check your eligibility here or phone us to ask. (Please note that additonal scans and contact lens services are not covered by the NHS)
* A contact lens initial fit requires an up-to-date eye examination; the price depends on eligibility for an NHS-funded eye exam.
Expert Eye Care, Focused on You
Your eyes deserve the best care possible. Our comprehensive eye examinations go beyond updating your prescription -we use advanced technology and clinical expertise to protect your vision and detect potential eye health issues early.
Eye examinations and fees
More Than Just a Prescription
All optometrists at Watson and Smith are qualified and registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). We provide NHS examinations for all eligible patients and private examinations for those not entitled to an NHS examination. We use the latest technology including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans and widefield imaging and are included in our private examinations. These extra tests are available to NHS patients for additional fees, these fees can be found below.
Using advanced OCT scans and ultra-wide retinal imaging giving us a detailed view of the back of your eye, helps us detect conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease early, often before symptoms appear.
OCT retinal scanning
Ultra-wide-angle retinal imaging
Digital photography
Visual fields
Detailed eye health evaluation
Eye examination (scans included)
£60
Our Fees
Ultrawide field Scan
£25
OCT
(3D scan)
£25
Contact lens
initial fit
£40-100*
All Scans
£40
Contact lens
aftercare
£40
No charge if we supply the lenses otherwise:
NHS eligible patients are able to get a fully funded eye examination. You can check your eligibility here or phone us to ask. (Please note that additonal scans and contact lens services are not covered by the NHS)
* A contact lens initial fit requires an up-to-date eye examination; the price depends on eligibility for an NHS-funded eye exam.
Opening Hours
Taunton
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5.30pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am to 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Wellington
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: Closed
Your independent local opticians
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Two convenient locations. The same high standard of care.
