The NHS will cover the full cost of an eye test for anyone who qualifies (funding does not apply to everyone). In some cases, the NHS will also give an optical voucher towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses. All of our customers receive the same level of customer service, advice and follow-up services, regardless of whether their eye test is NHS-funded or not.*
You qualify for a free NHS eye examination if you are:
Aged under 16 |
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Aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education |
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Aged 60 or over |
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Registered as partially sighted (sight impaired) or blind (severely sight impaired) |
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Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma |
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Aged 40 or over and are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person who has or had glaucoma |
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Advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you are at risk of glaucoma |
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Have been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS optical voucher scheme |
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You receive benefits or your partner receives benefits that entitle you to NHS eye care |
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You or your partner are receiving Pension Credit Guarantee Credit |
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Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate |
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You are eligible for vouchers towards glasses if you are:
Aged 16 or under |
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Aged 16, 17 or 18 in full-time education |
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Have been prescribed with a complex prescription |
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You are receiving benefits that entitle you to NHS funding for eyesore |
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Your partner is receiving benefits that entitle you to NHS funding for eyesore |
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You or your partner are receiving Pension Credit Guarantee Credit |
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Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate |
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