NHS Funded Eye Care

Some people may be entitled to NHS examinations which are paid for by the government. Below lists the requirements that qualify you to such.

Funding does not apply to everyone, so if you have any further questions at all about fundings and voucher entitlement and whether you qualify, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You are entitled to a free NHS examination if you are:

Aged under 16
Aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
Aged 60 or over
Registered as partially sighted or blind
Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
Aged 40 or over and are the parent/brother/sister/child of a person who has or had glaucoma
Advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you are at risk of glaucoma
Have been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS optical voucher scheme
You receive benefits or your partner receives benefits that entitle you to NHS eye care
You or your partner are receiving Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

You are entitled to a free NHS examination if you are:

Aged under 16