We want all of our patients to enjoy maximum benefit from all of the eye care services available to them. Entitlement to NHS provision can make a significant difference so it is well worth taking a little time to study these few short points.
Entitlement for NHS optical services in Scotland
1) In Scotland, the sight test is free to all. For visits at home (‘domiciliary’ visits), you are eligible for free eye tests as long as you are unable to visit a high street optician unattended. Read More
2) Are you in receipt of the appropriate benefits? You are entitled to NHS optical voucher/ NHS spectacles:
- If you receive Income Support
- If you and/or your partner receives Pension Credit Guarantee
- If you and/or your partner has a valid HC2 certificate (certificate number and expiry date required)
- If you and/or your partner has a valid HC3 certificate (certificate number, expiry date and amount that voucher will be reduced by, are all required).
3) If you do not come under any of these categories you may be privately funded. If you are 60 or over you are still entitled to eye tests under NHS regulations, although you may have to pay for glasses. An authorisation/ invoice sheet will be left on the day of testing for you or alternatively, if a power of attorney’s details are provided, we can contact them directly.
Entitlement for NHS optical services in England and Wales
1) If you are aged 60 or over you are entitled to an eye examination under NHS regulations. For visits at home (‘domiciliary’ visits), you are eligible for free eye tests as long as you are unable to visit a high street optician unattended. Read More
2) Are you in receipt of the appropriate benefits? You are entitled to an NHS optical voucher/ NHS spectacles:
- If you and/or your partner receives Pension Credit Guarantee
- If you and/or your partner has a valid HC2 certificate (certificate number and expiry date required)
- If you and/or your partner has a valid HC3 certificate (certificate number, expiry date and amount that voucher will be reduced by, are all required).
3) If you do not come under any of these categories you may be privately funded. If you are 60 or over you are still entitled to eye tests under NHS regulations, although you may have to pay for glasses. An authorisation/ invoice sheet will be left on the day of testing for you or alternatively, if a power of attorney’s details are provided, we can contact them directly.
Private Sight Test Fees
If you are ineligible for NHS funding, Visioncall can provide you with a private sight test at home.
Visioncall will be able to provide a private sight test at home for £45 with a £25 fee for a second or subsequent family member.
For more details on what the service we provide and for availability in your local area, please visit our Home Clinic page
