Blood Pressure Checks

Quick health insight, right in the practice

High blood pressure can affect your general and eye health, often without symptoms. Our in-store blood pressure checks take just a few minutes and provide clear guidance on what to do next, specifically for adults over 40 who have never been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

What your visit includes

• Rested, seated measurement with an appropriate cuff size

• Explanation of your reading and what it means

• Lifestyle pointers that support healthy blood pressure

• Written result to share with your GP if needed

• Advice on re-checks or further evaluation

Why check blood pressure at the opticians?

Eye examinations can reveal signs linked with blood pressure. Offering checks alongside your visit makes it simple for adults over 40 to monitor their health and act early if readings are outside the healthy range, especially if they have never been diagnosed with high blood pressure.

Who benefits?

• Adults over 40 who haven’t had a check in 6–12 months

• Adults over 40 with a family history of high blood pressure

• Adults over 40 experiencing headaches, fatigue or stress (as advised)

• Adults over 40 monitoring lifestyle changes

Important: This service does not replace medical care. If your reading is high or low, we’ll explain next steps and may recommend contacting your GP, NHS 111, or urgent care depending on the result and your symptoms.

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