Do you need to see an ophthalmologist?

Since February 2023, there has been a new Royal Decree regulating the profession of optometrist. Although this Royal Decree is being challenged, it is currently in force. New Optics must therefore comply with it.

It is best to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist ASAP, as waiting times are increasing. You should also make a follow-up appointment within the periods listed below. Otherwise, you run the risk that if you lose your glasses or your diopter changes, you will have to wait a long time before you are sorted.

The following age limits and periods must be respected:

• Under 16 years old: Only the ophthalmologist may measure your eyes.
• Between 16 and 45 years old: New Optics may measure your eyes provided you were seen by an ophthalmologist no more than 10 years ago.
• Between 45 and 65 years old: New Optics may measure your eyes provided you were seen by an ophthalmologist no more than 3 years ago.
• Over 65 years old: New Optics may measure your eyes provided you were seen by an ophthalmologist no more than 2 years ago.

The period can be adjusted by the ophthalmologist, depending on the pathology.

Do you have lenses with a ground-in prism? Then you must always have a prescription from the ophthalmologist confirming this.

An optometrist may re-measure your eyes once you have been seen by an ophthalmologist. This allows the strength of your spectacle lenses to be optimized.

Thanks to this interdisciplinary collaboration, ophthalmologists can guarantee that your eyes are healthy and New Optics can guarantee that you will have the best and most comfortable vision with your glasses.