Your eligibility
If you reside in England, Wales, or Scotland and are aged 60 or above, you are eligible for a free NHS eye test.
In cases where you require assistance and cannot travel alone, you may qualify for a visit from one of our opticians to conduct the free eye test in the comfort of your own home. Even if you do not qualify for an NHS-funded sight test, our opticians are available to perform an eye test at your home for a fee of £60.
NHS-funded eye test criteria
You’re entitled if
- You are 60 or over are registered as partially sighted or blind
- You have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- Are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
- You have been advised by an eye doctor that you’re at risk of glaucoma
- You are a prisoner on leave from prison
- You are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement
- You are under 16
- You are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
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You’re also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
- Income Support
- Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit and meet the criteria
If you’re entitled to or named on:
- A valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate (if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice), you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less
- A valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
NHS Optical Vouchers
You’re entitled to an optical voucher for help towards the cost of your glasses or contact lenses if you:
- Are under 16
- Are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
- Are a prisoner on leave from prison
- Are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – an optician can advise you about your entitlement
You’re also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependent of someone receiving:
- Income Support
- Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit and meet the criteria
If you’re entitled to or named on:
- Avalid NHS tax credit exemption certificate (if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice), you qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less
- A valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses.
Find out more about the NHS Low Income Scheme.
If you would like to discuss your eligibility a member of our team would be happy to help you find out more on 020 3376 5566.
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Have a question or want to find out more? We can help!
If you have a question about your eyes or want to find out more about our services, please feel free to contact us – we’re always happy to help. Simply fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you shortly, or contact us via telephone or email.
