NHS Tests

Basic Eye tests are free for:

• over 60's
• under 16's and under 19's in full time education
• Diabetics
• Glaucoma sufferers and those over 40 who are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person who has glaucoma
• Those who have been diagnosed by a consultant ophthalmologist as being at risk of developing glaucoma
• The blind and partially sighted
• People on income support or family credit
• People who receive disability working allowance and have capital less than a specified amount
• People who receive an income based job seekers allowance
• People entitled to NHS complex lens vouchers
• Those who have a valid HC2 certificate If you are not sure about whether you qualify for a free eye test, we are willing to discuss your entitlements with you.

An additional top up charge of £10.00 is payable for a fuller eye test.