NHS Eligibility
You qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test if:
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Aged under 16
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Aged 16, 17 or 18 and are in full-time education
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Aged 60 or over
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Registered as partially sighted (sight impaired) or blind (severely sight impaired)
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Currently diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
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Aged 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
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Eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optometrist (optician) can advise you about your entitlement
You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you or your partner recieve:
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
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Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
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A valid Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
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An NHS HC2 certificate
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An NHS HC3 certificate (for partial help with optical costs)
NHS Optical Voucher
You qualify for an optical voucher for help towards the cost of your glasses or contact lenses if:
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Aged under 16
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Aged 16, 17 or 18 and are in full-time education
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Eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optometrist (optician) can advise you about your entitlement
You are also entitled to an NHS optical voucher if you or your partner recieve:
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
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Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
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Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
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A valid Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
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An NHS HC2 certificate
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An NHS HC3 certificate (for partial help with optical costs)
Find out more on the NHS England website here.
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