Eye Test at Home - Your Guide to Eligibility and Booking If you or someone you care for is unable to leave home unaccompanied, accessing regular eye care can be a challenge. At Opticall Eyecare, we make it simple by bringing qualified eye care professionals directly to you. Our home eye test service is available across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Milton Keynes, and North West London.
We understand that mobility or health issues can prevent you from attending a clinic. That’s why our service is designed to help you stay on top of your eye health with as little disruption as possible.
- This page covers:
- Who qualifies for a free NHS-funded home eye test
- How our service works
- What to expect during your appointment
- How to check eligibility using our online tool
Who Can Get a Free NHS Eye Test at Home?
You may qualify for an NHS-funded eye test at home if you’re unable to attend a clinic without support and meet at least one of these conditions:
- Aged 60 or over
- Registered blind or partially sighted
- Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- An optometrist has confirmed you’re at risk of glaucoma
- Aged 40 or over with a direct family member who has glaucoma
- Receiving one of the following:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit)
Universal Credit (where applicable)
NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
NHS HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate
We bring the eye test clinic to you
A qualified optometrist visits your home with mobile equipment. If glasses are needed, we confer with the care team and loved ones to ensure optimum outcomes