If you want to make an ophthalmology consultation, you must book an appointment through our support line 923 400 300, on working days from 8 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.

In case you want to schedule a consultation for Optometry or Contactology, it is not necessary to make an appointment, the service is done on a first-come, first-served basis. We always advise you to go in the morning.

We inform you that it is not necessary to make a prior appointment to make an Optometry consultation, just visit one of the Centrooptico® stores from Monday to Saturday and wait for your turn, the service is done on a first-come, first-served basis. We always advise you to go in the morning.

If you would like to book an ophthalmology or ORN consultation, you must schedule an appointment through our support 923 400 300, on working days from 8 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.

In the case of Optometry, Contactology or Audiology it is not necessary to make an appointment, the attendance is done on a first-come, first-served basis. We always advise you to go in the morning.

The prescription lenses are cut to the size and shape of the frame, so they do not fit into other frames. It is usually not possible to change the frame and maintain the lenses, we advise you to visit our store where you can receive information about the best solution for your case.

For more information we suggest that you visit one of the Centrooptico® stores, our team will be at your disposal to advise the best solution and present the best budget.

The cost of the lenses varies according to the shape and size of the frame, the brand of lenses selected, with the parameters and treatment that is necessary for each case. For more information we suggest that you visit one of our stores, our team of specialists will be at your disposal to advise you on the best solutions at the best prices.

Centrooptico® offers exclusive frames and represents the most respected international brands and exclusive frames of the Rosso brand since 4,900Azz. We suggest that you visit one of the Centrooptico® stores to see the wide variety of glasses available and their prices. You can also experiment and see which ones are best suited to your face and style. Come and choose the ideal glasses for you!

In case you do not buy the prescription glasses right after the consultation, the prescription will have a maximum validity of 6 months, after that it is advisable not to make the glasses for the old prescription and make a new appointment to get the prescription updated. Routine vision consultations should be carried out once a year, and only in the consultation will the specialist be able to confirm that the parameters of your eyes are the same.

In adulthood, the optometry exam should be performed at least every two years. However, your Optometrist may advise you to do more regular surveillance.

Later, at 40-50 years old, when presbyopia occurs and we are unable to focus within a short distance, we should always go to an ophthalmology consultation to start screening for glaucoma.

At older ages, an annual observation by the ophthalmologist is recommended for screening for cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration of age.

Optometry consultations take place every day in all our stores, on a first-come, first-served basis. Ophthalmology consultations require prior scheduling through our support line 923 400 300, (weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm).

In Centrooptico® stores, we have cleaning sprays available for purchase alternatively, you can wash with normal water or use neutral soap (handwashing soap). It is important that you do not use any abrasive products as this may damage your lenses. Cleaning should be done with a clean cloth (Microfiber) alternatively, you can use soft paper (for example toilet paper).

We suggest that you visit the store where you bought your glasses so that our technicians can assess whether they can be repaired, only after evaluating the frame will it be possible to inform which is the best solution.

The Optometrist focuses his work on observing the state of vision, finding the necessary optical correction for any visual impairment that can be improved with the use of glasses or contact lenses. If ocular pathology is suspected, the optometrist refers to an ophthalmology consultation.

The Ophthalmologist focuses on eye health, vision, diseases (Glaucoma, Cataracts, Conjunctivitis, etc…), eye treatments and surgeries.

If you just want to make a visual diagnosis you should start with an Optometry consultation. If a refractive defect is detected in the vision (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or in “near” vision) your Optometrists will issue the prescription with the appropriate parameters for your case.

At Centrooptico® you will find advanced technology equipment that allows the best quality of diagnosis and treatment through a team of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists, experts in pathology.

An Optometry consultation serves mainly to detect any refractive defects (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia) and consequently the need to wear glasses for the first time, or to change your current glasses, identifying the exact parameters.

The consultation also includes a general assessment of the health state of your eyes, allowing the early detection of eye diseases, such as macular degeneration or glaucoma, so that you can prevent the occurrence of more serious symptoms.

The optometry exam must be performed at least every two years. However, your Optometrist can advise you to do more regular surveillance.

Optometry consultations take place at Centrooptico® every day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical eye pathologies, in all age groups. At Centrooptico, you will find an experienced team of Ophthalmology specialists who are available to diagnose and treat eye diseases and advise on the frequency with which you should consult.

The most frequent pathologies in the field of Ophthalmology include:

• Inflammatory situations (Conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, blepharitis)
• Dry eye
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic retinopathy

Ophthalmology consultations require prior scheduling through our support line 923 400 300, (weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm).

The Pediatric Optometry consultations are held from the age of 5, and in certain situations may be referred to Ophthalmology. In children under the age of 5, only pediatric ophthalmology consultations are held.

Optometry consultations take place every day in all our stores, on a first-come, first-served basis. Ophthalmology consultations require prior scheduling through our support line 923 400 300, (working days from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm).

The first eye exams should be done by the developmental paediatrician when they are born and at 6 months. The first ophthalmology consultation should be done until 3 or 4 years old, in order to detect defects that may go unnoticed.

Subsequently, a routine consultation should be carried out every 2 years, if the child does not have major problems. Children with myopia or other visual problems should be seen every year. However, your Optometrist may advise you to do more regular surveillance.

Ophthalmology consultations require prior scheduling through our support line 923 400 300, (working days from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm).

In the Audiology consultation, the specialist diagnoses and treats any loss of hearing and related disorders, providing recommendations regarding options that can help (for example, hearing aids, cochlear implants, appropriate medical referral).

During the consultation, we assess whether a hearing loss or vestibular anomaly is present, performing hearing tests to determine if you are listening within the normal range and, if not, what parts of the hearing (high, medium or low frequencies) are affected, to what degree and where the injury causing the loss of hearing is (outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, auditory nerve and/or central nervous system).

The Audiology and Otolaryngology consultations deal with possible hearing problems, but they are different specialities.

Audiology specialists diagnose and treat people with hearing loss and related disorders.

Evaluates whether a hearing loss or vestibular anomaly is present, providing recommendations such as for

example, the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants, or appropriate medical referral). This discipline also has a preventive function of giving useful advice so that we can take care of the capacity to listen optimally over time.

Otorhinolaryngology aims to study and treat diseases of the ear, nose and throat. The evaluation of the Otorhinolaryngologist, also called an ENT specialist, is very important for the correct diagnosis and treatment.

You should see an ENT specialist if you experience any of these symptoms:

• Nasal obstruction
• Headache
• Pain in the face
• Nasal discharge
• Nasal bleeding (epistaxis)
• Hearing impairment/deafness
• Tinnitus
• Dizziness
• Secretion in the ear (otorrhea)
• Bleeding in the ear (otorrhagia)
• Ear pain (otalgia)
• Sore throat
• Hoarseness (dysphonia)
• Snoring
• Hearing changes
• Nasal sinus pain