NHS

Free eye examinations for NHS customers

Regular eye examinations are important, which is why the NHS provides free eye examinations for qualifying customers*. At Specsavers Opticians, we will check that your eyes are healthy and ensure your vision is as clear and comfortable as possible.

Who is entitled to a free eye examination?

• Under 16s.
• Under 19s in full-time education.
• Over 60s.
• People (or partners of people) who receive certain benefits.
• Holders (or partners of holders) of an exemption certificate (HC2).
• People who need certain complex lenses.
• People diagnosed diabetic or with glaucoma.
• People aged 40 or over who are the brother, sister or child of a diagnosed glaucoma patient.

Free NHS eye examinations in Scotland

Eye examinations in Scotland are paid for by the Scottish government. To find out more go to www.scotland.gov.uk and search for "eye examinations".

Using an NHS voucher toward the cost of glasses

The NHS provides certain people with a voucher to help with the cost of their glasses. You can obtain an NHS voucher from your optician when you have a sight test.

Enter the details into the website exactly as they are on your GOS3 form and bring the original NHS form to your fitting appointment. This will reduce the amount that you are charged through the website accordingly. If your details have been entered incorrectly, the amount you may be charged could be affected. If you do not bring the form in to the store, you will be charged the full amount for your glasses.

To find out more, contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or your local health authority.

*Free eye test not available in Channel Islands.