The following equipment is suggested for the routine eye examination:

• accommodation rule
• Amsler charts
• applanation tonometer *
• colour vision test
• condensing lens for binocular indirect biomicroscopy with the slit lamp
• direct ophthalmoscope
• distance and near oculomotor balance tests
• focimeter
• keratometer
• letter matching card
• near vision tests (adults and children)
• near vision unit, for example Mallett unit
• pen torch
• peripheral visual field equipment
• retinoscope
• slit-lamp biomicroscope
• suitable test chart
• test for stereopsis
• threshold controlled visual field equipment
• trial lenses, trial frame and accessories.

* Non-contact tonometers are suitable for screening but contact applanation tonometers (preferably Goldmann) are preferred when considering referral.

The following additional equipment may be appropriate:

• autorefractor
• binocular headset indirect ophthalmoscope
• children’s acuity charts
• contrast sensitivity chart
• digital imaging system
• equipment for foreign body removal
• equipment for punctum plug insertion and tear duct syringing
• non-mydriatic camera
• prism bars
• refractor head
• slit-lamp mounted camera
• supplementary vision charts (for example low vision charts, Sheridan Gardiner, Landolt C, etc).