As it happens, I had my Class 1 this morning.
£400 to have your nuts felt by a complete stranger, an absolute bargain.
The eye tests are fairly thorough but little modern technology is used. The only automated measurement was with a Keeler puff tonometer to measure intraocular pressure.
There is no corneal topography performed and I did not see a corneal topographer in the room. Peripheral vision is tested by the use of a stick with a piece of plastic on the end, although there is a visual field analyser in the room.
Fundus examination is performed with an ophthalmoscope and on a slit lamp.
They do not see the normal range of patients, so probably require less complicated diagnostic equipment than a normal optometrist. Also their customers i.e. us, do not pay extra for special examinations so they have a limited revenue stream for investment purposes.
Why are you interested?? Have you had refractive surgery??
Any other questions fire away.
Cheers
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Half man, Half jalfrezi.