Is my home eye test free on the NHS?
In most cases, yes. If you can't get to a high-street optician unaccompanied because of a physical or mental illness or disability - and you meet one of the conditions below - the NHS covers the full cost of your home eye test, and often helps towards glasses too.
Tick anything that applies to you or your loved one.
This is a quick guide, not a formal assessment - we'll always confirm the details with you before your visit.
Who qualifies for a free NHS home visit?
You're eligible for a free NHS sight test at home if you can't leave home unaccompanied due to illness or disability, and you meet any one of these:
What is an NHS optical voucher?
An optical voucher is given alongside a free NHS eye test if you also qualify for help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses. It can cover part or all of the cost, depending on your prescription.
Rising living costs shouldn't mean your eye health is neglected. We'll help you understand exactly what you're entitled to.
No forms to wrestle with - we handle the NHS side.
We check your eligibility
A quick phone call confirms whether your test is NHS-funded and whether you qualify for a voucher.
We complete the paperwork
Our optician brings and completes the NHS forms during your visit - nothing for you to fill in beforehand.
Your voucher is applied
Any voucher is taken straight off the cost of your glasses, so you only ever pay the difference, if any.
NHS funding, answered.
Does the home visit itself cost anything?
No. If you qualify for an NHS-funded home eye test, there is no charge for the visit or the test - including travel to your home. You only pay for glasses, and a voucher may cover some or all of that too.
How do I prove I'm eligible?
In most cases we simply confirm your age and circumstances over the phone. If a voucher applies, we'll let you know what, if anything, to have to hand - but there's no complicated process to manage yourself.
Can you test several residents in one care-home visit?
Yes. Our qualified optometrists can carry out multiple NHS eye tests in a single visit, so every eligible resident receives professional care on the same day. See our care homes page for details.
What if I'm not eligible for NHS funding?
We also offer private home visits at a clear, fixed price, with the same qualified opticians and the same unhurried care. Just ask and we'll explain your options with no obligation.
Let's check what you're entitled to.
One quick, friendly phone call and we'll confirm your NHS eligibility and book a home visit at a time that suits.