Could your home eye test be free?
Answer a few familiar questions to explore NHS-funded eye care at home. Our friendly team is here to help with every step.
Choose your date online · Confirmation by email
Check your NHS eligibility.
Start with your age, then answer the questions that apply to you. Your answers stay on this page.
Question 1
NHS funding is subject to eligibility. Universal Credit earnings limits apply. Explore NHS funding criteria ↗
Friendly help with NHS funding
NHS funding brings together your entitlement to a free sight test and your need for support leaving home because of illness or disability. Our team will talk this through with you and help with the paperwork.
Who is entitled to an NHS sight test?
Examples include people aged 60 or over, children under 16, young people aged 16–18 in full-time education, people diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma, and people registered blind or partially sighted. Some people qualify through specified benefits, a valid HC2 certificate or other clinical criteria. The NHS guidance gives the full list.
Benefits and help with costs
Eligible benefits include income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit and Universal Credit, subject to NHS earnings limits. An HC2 certificate provides full help with health costs, and an HC3 certificate can provide partial help.
What happens after the checker?
Choose a visit date online and receive email confirmation, or call 0800 634 9723. Tell us what would make your visit comfortable, and we will help confirm funding and prepare the paperwork with you.
Questions, answered.
How does NHS funding work for people aged 60 or over?
People aged 60 or over are entitled to an NHS sight test. Home-visit funding also supports people who need someone with them to leave home because of illness or disability. We will help you check both parts and prepare for your visit.
Can I check for a parent or relative?
Yes. Answer for the person who needs the test. You can also book for them and let us know who will be there to support the visit.
How can I get help with funding?
Call our friendly team and we will explore NHS support with you. You can also choose a private home eye test for £60.
Your next eye test.
In your own home.
Choose an appointment online. Receive confirmation by email.
Prefer to talk? 0800 634 9723
Monday–Saturday, 9am–5.30pm