Question about free eye tests / glases vouchers

nedmundo

sh1305 wrote: »

When I was 4, I was diagnosed with an eye movement disorder and my parents were informed that I may never drive. This was confirmed in 2007 (when I was 18) and I was put on the partially sighted register.

In March of this year, I was diagnosed with a disease of the optic nerve.

Now, whenever I've gone for eye tests that either the hospital or the opticians, the sight in my eyes has been become worse.

I had an eye test earlier this year and was given new glasses. My sight is now getting worse again. Whaa re the rules for getting eyes tested in such a short space (5 months) of time?

Due to being registered as partially sighted, I'm entitled to free eye tests and because I'm a low income, I'm entitled to optical vouchers.

Becuse of my sight problems, it's recommended that I get my eyes tested at least once a year.

The deciding factor is whether it is clinically justified. If you have noticed a deterioration in your vision, then that alone is a symptom which requires Ophthalmic investigation and another NHS eye exam would be clinically justified.

The Optician would need to put an appropriate code on the back of the NHS form to explain the reason for an early re-test.