NHS FUNDED EYE EXAMINATIONS

AGED UNDER 16

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You need to show your birth certificate in-store as proof that you qualify

AGED 16, 17, OR 18 AND IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You need to show your passport or driving licence and a Student card in-store as proof that you qualify

AGED 60 OR OVER

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination
• You need to show your national insurance number or a passport or a driving licence in-store as proof that you qualify

REGISTERED AS PARTIALLY SIGHTED (SIGHT IMPAIRED) OR BLIND (SEVERELY SIGHT IMPAIRED)

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination
• You need to show a certificate of registration as partially sighted or blind in-store as proof that you qualify

DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES OR GLAUCOMA

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination
• You will need to give your doctor’s name and surgery address if you have a diabetes and show a statement that you are a glaucoma sufferer if you have glaucoma

AGED 40 OR OVER AND ARE THE PARENT/BROTHER/SISTER/CHILD OF A PERSON WHO HAS OR HAD GLAUCOMA

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination
• You need to show your national insurance number or a passport or a driving licence in-store as proof that you qualify

ADVISED BY AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST (EYE DOCTOR) THAT YOU ARE AT RISK OF GLAUCOMA

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye examination
• You will need to show a statement that you are at risk of developing a glaucoma in-store as proof that you qualify

HAVE BEEN PRESCRIBED COMPLEX LENSES UNDER THE NHS OPTICAL VOUCHER SCHEME

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• No proof needed; the Optician will decide during the eye examination if complex lenses are required

YOU RECEIVE BENEFITS OR YOUR PARTNER RECEIVES BENEFITS THAT ENTITLE YOU TO NHS EYE CARE

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You will need to bring an entitlement letter stating the benefits you receive. Partners need to be married or living together; have all their partner details; and be able to prove the benefit provided

YOU OR YOUR PARTNER ARE RECEIVING PENSION CREDIT GUARANTEE CREDIT

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You will need to bring an award notice from the Pension Centre

YOU OR YOUR PARTNER ARE RECEIVING PENSION CREDIT GUARANTEE CREDIT

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You will need to bring an award notice from the Pension Centre

ENTITLED TO, OR NAMED ON, A VALID NHS TAX CREDIT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE

• You qualify for an NHS-funded eye test (and an NHS optical voucher for glasses)
• You will need to bring a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

Eligible individuals are entitled to a free NHS sight test every two years, or more frequently if advised by your optometrist.

Depending on your eligibility category, you may need to provide proof such as a birth certificate, student ID, or benefit entitlement letter.