Free Eye Tests
NHS Entitlement
The NHS acknowledge how important it is to have regular eye tests to maintain eye health and vision. We are privileged in the UK to have the NHS system which provides eye tests for those that are especially vulnerable and close examination. The NHS does not stop there, they also contribute towards prescription glasses.
Free Eye Test - NHS Entitlement Groups
There are several groups that are entitled to free eye test from the NHS, these are the following:
Up to 16 years of age
Up to 18 years of age and in full time education
Over 60 years of age
People (or partners of people) who receive certain benefits
People (or partners of people) who hold an exemption certificate (HC2)
People who need certain complex lenses
People diagnosed diabetic or with glaucoma
40 years of age or over who are the brother, sister or a child of a diagnosed glaucoma patient.
Free eye test in Scotland
The NHS pay for the Scottish population to have a free eye test.
Contribution towards Glasses
The NHSÂ provide an Optical Yellow voucher to contribute towards to the cost of the glasses depending on the eye test result. This can be discussed with your optometrist.
