NHS Eligibility

Free NHS eye tests and glasses at home

If you find it difficult to leave your home unaccompanied due to learning, physical or mental health related issues, you are entitled to a free NHS eye examination.

Eligibility includes one of the following:

Are 60 or over
Income Support
Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Universal Credit and meet the criteria
Have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
Are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
Are 16, 17 or 18 and in education
Are registered as partially sighted or blind
Are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher

Free NHS glasses too

Free NHS spectacles are also provided to those who fall within the criteria below:

Income SupportIncome-based Employment and Support AllowanceIncome-based Jobseeker's AllowancePension Credit Guarantee CreditUniversal Credit and meet the criteria
OptoVisit bag with glasses ready for home delivery

We check your eligibility for you

Not sure if you qualify? Don't worry — when you book, our team confirms your NHS eligibility for you. And if you are not eligible, a private home eye examination is available for £90.

Think you qualify?

Book an Eye Test

Or call us on 0203 302 0041

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Optovisit have been incredibly supportive and helpful for my elderly aunt who is unable to leave her house. Would definitely recommend for anyone in need of an eye test!

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Excellent visiting optician service. Mehdi and Shanaz are both lovely, friendly and professional. Very happy with my husband's new glasses and service overall.

Sarah Vallelly

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I am very impressed with Optovisit, they are very professional and efficient. I highly recommend them.

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Great service and lovely people. Seamless process from eye test to delivery.

Callum Orr

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We needed glasses for mum, who's in a care home. The service was very friendly and accommodating. I'd highly recommend!

nick barlay

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Would not hesitate to recommend Optovisit. Shanaz and Mehdii were very attentive and informative with regards to assisting my aunt with new glasses.

Tina Davey

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Brilliant service, excellent advice about a very special pair of frames I had. Excellent price and a very speedy service. Thank you so much!

Jannine Newman

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Shanaz is incredible! Each experience has provided an outstanding level of care. Because of Shanaz my eyesight has actually improved.

Lily James

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Optovisit have been incredibly supportive and helpful for my elderly aunt who is unable to leave her house. Would definitely recommend for anyone in need of an eye test!

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