NHS Funded Eye-Tests

You are entitled to a NHS funded eye examination if you are:-

• aged 60 or over
• registered blind or partially sighted
• diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• aged 40 or over and have a close relative (parent, sibling or child) with a history of glaucoma
• you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma

You will also qualify for a free NHS sight test and be eligible for an optical voucher if you are:-

• aged under 16, or under 19 and in qualifying full-time education
• eligible for a NHS complex lens voucher
• in receipt of certain state benefits

Further information on eligibility can be found on the NHS website.