Benefits, the NHS and Your Optician

WHO'S ENTITLED TO A "FREE" EYETEST?

ARE YOU:

Over 60 years old
Under 16 years old
16, 17 or, 18 and in full time education
Claiming family tax credit
Claiming Income Support
Claiming Job Seekers Allowance
Have a form "Health Costs 1"
Receiving Pension Credit Guarantee credit
Over 40 and an immediate relative of someone who has Glaucoma
Diabetic or do you have Glaucoma

If you are receiving benefits we will need your National Insurance number (NI number) and to see the certificate/card which shows your entitlement.

PAYING FOR YOUR NEW GLASSES

We are pleased to accept Cash, Maestro, Cheques and most credit cards (Not American Express) If you are 18 or under (in full time education), or receive benefits the NHS will contribute to the cost of your new glasses. A pair of standard index plastic lenses will be supplied ("on the NHS") and you will meet the price of the frame - prices start at £5.00 (high prescription lenses will be surfaced to minimum thickness for your comfort).

Children can be provided with a complete pair of spectacles without charge.

Payment Methods