Free Eye Tests

Justiceforme

Hi does anyone know of any free eye tests in UK for people who don't claim benefits and not over 60+

Thanks in advance

sarah1972

Most of them suspended free eye tests when Covid hit and haven’t started them again as they are all so busy playing catch up. 

Some employers have a scheme if you work on a computer screen most of the day or there are some other reasons that could entitle you to a free one. My husband gets it free as his mother has glaucoma which oddly he has never had to prove. 

Free NHS eye tests

You're entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:

• are under 16
• are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
• are 60 or over
• are registered as partially sighted or blind
• have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• are 40 or over and your mother, father, sibling or child has been diagnosed with glaucoma
• have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you're at risk of glaucoma
• are a prisoner on leave from prison
• are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optician can advise you about your entitlement

You're also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:

• Income Support
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Universal Credit and meet the criteria

jaizan

Has anyone found a good deal on eye test + contact lens examination currently ?

If the "free" eye test isn't available, the next best thing is good value.    Google isn't being helpful.