You qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test if you are:

•    Under 16

•    Under 19 and in full-time education 

•    60 or over 

•    Registered as blind or partially sighted 

•    diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma 

•    40 or over with an immediate relative diagnosed with glaucoma 

•    at risk of glaucoma (as advised by an ophthalmologist) 

•    eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher

You are entitled to a free NHS sight test, as well as help towards the cost of your glasses, if you or your partner receive: 

•    Universal Credit and meet the criteria

•    Income Support 

•    Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not Contribution-based) 

•    Pension Credit Guarantee Credit 

•    Working Tax Credit and are named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption card

•    Receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution-based) 

•    Are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)

If you’re named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3), you may get some help towards the cost of your sight test. 

You’ll be asked to show proof that you’re entitled to a free NHS sight test. For more information, see the NHS leaflet Help with Heath Costs. This leaflet explains which documents you will need to prove that you’re entitled to a free NHS eye test.

For more information or to book an appointment please call in to our practice in Cheadle Hulme or phone: 0161 488 4846

Hantman Eye Care, 122 Turves Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, Sk8 6AW.