Eye and Sight Tests
 Deterioration in your eyesight can be so gradual that it often goes unnoticed. This is why a regular eye test is important.
The importance of regular sight tests can hardly be emphasized enough:
- Common vision problems like short / long sightedness and astigmatism, when uncorrected frequently have a negative impact on one's quality of life.
- Regular / prolonged use of computer or display equipment may lead to changes in one's sight and will frequently result in unwanted visual symptoms.
- Early detection of and intervention in certain eye / visual conditions will invariably result in a more favourable outcome. It is also known for certain eye conditions to be hereditary.
- It is not unknown for an optometrist, following a sight test, to refer someone to their health practitioner for further general health assessments.
Your eyes are very precious to us. Let one of our professional opticians look after them. Book your sight test today at your local branch.
You may qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test if:
- you’re under 16
- you’re under 19 and in full-time education
- you’re 60 or over
- you’re registered as blind or partially sighted
- you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- you’re 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
- you’ve been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
- you’re a prisoner on leave from prison
- you're eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher - your optometrist (optician) can advise you about your entitlement
You’re also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
- receive Income Support
- receive Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not Contribution-based)
- receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution-based)
- are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
If you’re named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3), you may get some help towards the cost of your sight test.
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