Eye Care

Eye tests  

Regular ocular health examinations play an important part in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, the Department of Health recommends that everyone should have their eyes tested at least every 2 years. For many people, particularly children and the over 70s, more frequent eye examinations are recommended, and these are available fully-funded by the NHS. Contact us now to book your next appointment.

Free eye tests 

You are entitled to a free NHS funded sight test if:

  • you're under 16
  • you're under 19 and in full-time education
  • you're 60 or over
  • you're registered as blind or partially sighted
  • you've been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  • you're 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
  • you've been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you're at risk of glaucoma
  • you're a prisoner on leave from prison
  • you're eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher
 You are also entitled to a freeNHS funded sight test if you:
  • receive Income Support
  • receive Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not Contribution-based)
  • receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution-based)
  • are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
  • are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)

If you're named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3), you may get some help towards the cost of your sight test.

   » Find out more about eye care entitlements on the NHS Choices website