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Your NHS eye test entitlement

If you are entitled to a free eye test provided by the NHS, you will receive an Essential eye test Optical Express worth £50. In some cases, patients may even be eligible for a contribution towards your glasses.

Our experienced optometrists will carry out a series of tests during a thorough eye examination, and let you know what the best vision solution is for you.

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Who is entitled to a free eye test? The categories below state who is entitled to a free eye test by the NHS:

  • Up to 16 years of age
  • Up to 18 years of age and in full-time education
  • Live in Scotland
  • Over 60 years of age
  • Aged 40 or over who are sibling or child of a diagnosed glaucoma patient
  • People who need certain complex lenses
  • People diagnosed diabetic or glaucoma
  • A person (or the partner) of who receive certain benefits
  • Holders (or the partner of) an HC2 exemption certificate

How much does an eye test cost?

The cost of your eye test can vary, depending on your personal circumstances and location. Find out more about the eye tests available at Optical Express here.

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Location Price
Essential Eye Test £25.00
Advanced Eye Test £50.00
Patients who are entitled to an NHS funded sight test will have the option to upgrade from an Essential Eye Test to an Advanced Eye Test. The fee for those patients who wish to upgrade to an Advanced Eye Test is £25.00.