31 October 2024
Boots Opticians is adopting Optomap technology from Optos, with installations beginning this month (October) in more than 100 practices initially.
Optomap will form part of the Boots Opticians ‘ultimate eye test’ along with an optical coherence tomography scan.
Kyle Rowe, managing director at Boots Opticians, said: “Optomap technology is incredibly advanced and allows us to give an even more detailed picture of eye health.”
“Patients who opt for Optomap, as part of our ultimate eye test, will not only gain peace of mind on their eye health, but also have the opportunity for the detection of serious health issues that may otherwise go unnoticed,” he added.
Practices will be offering Optomap imaging on the California RG platform.
Rob Kennedy, CEO at Optos, said: “We are delighted that Boots Opticians has integrated Optomap into its advanced eye exams. At Optos, we believe every patient should have the option to undergo an ultra-widefield retinal scan to identify diseases early and ensure their eyes are healthy.”
“Boots Opticians’ adoption of our technology is a significant step forward in making this possible for more people across the UK,” he added.
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Anonymous18 November 2024
Ok, so can someone from Boots come back and tell us how much longer this Advanced Eye Exam will be 35-40mins ?
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Anonymous17 November 2024
To me this sounds like another marketing tool used by a big company to increase their customer base. How will this go with their 25 min checks , fully booked clinics. While optomap has its uses I dont believe it should be used as a screening test on everyone.
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Dave C04 November 2024
Part of me wants say "Well done", but unfortunately I see more negatives than positives in this announcement.
What is rate of asymptomatic peripheral retinal pathology which needs intervention, and how does it chose individuals who are willing to pay for a "healthcare experience"?
How many false positive lesions will needlessly be referred to already over-burdened ophthalmology departments?
How much unnecessary worry will be induced for patients and practitioners?
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Anonymous18 June 2025
Well - I’ve had a problem with my right eye, and Boots offered me the option of having an OptoMap ‘scan’. It wasn’t really a hard sell, and was an option. I decided that it was a sensible choice to have at least one, at £50 it wasn’t really going to break the (my) bank. It took probably an additional 5 mins, as I was in the room for the OCT, plus obviously some additional time reviewing it with the optometrist. I’m a pensioner, so I get my eye test paid for, and the additional information it provided I felt was worth the money. No brainier for me.
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