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NHSEligibility Checker

NHS Eligibility

Find out if you qualify for a free NHS eye test in the comfort of your own home.

England, Wales & N. Ireland
Scotland
NHS Low Income Scheme
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Eligibility

Do I qualify for a free NHS eye test?

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England, Wales and Northern Ireland

You may qualify for a free NHS eye test at home if you are unable to visit an optician unaccompanied due to physical or mental disability and are any of the following:

Aged 60 or over
Registered blind or partially sighted
Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician
Aged 40 or over and the parent, sibling or child of a person diagnosed with glaucoma, or advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk
Receiving qualifying benefits (Income Support, Income-based JSA, Income-related ESA or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit)
Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate
Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (our optician will advise on entitlement)
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Scotland

All residents of Scotland are entitled to a free NHS eye test, and those who cannot leave their home unaccompanied due to physical disability or mental illness can have their test provided at their normal place of residence.

Free eye tests for all Scottish residents

Housebound patients can have their test at their place of residence — fully funded by NHS Scotland.

Help Towards the Cost of Glasses

You or your family member may be entitled to full or partial help towards the cost of glasses through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

NHS Low Income Scheme

If you would like to book an eye test or have a question about your NHS entitlement, please do not hesitate to CONTACT US.

Still Unsure?

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Not sure if you or a family member qualifies? Simply call our friendly team — completely free, with no obligation to book.

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