You can access an NHS sight test If you are:
– aged 60 or over
– under the age of 16
– a full-time student aged 16, 17 or 18
– registered blind or partly sighted
– suffer from Diabetes / Glaucoma
– aged 40 or over and are the parent, brother, sister or child of a person with glaucoma
– If you are Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (We will advise you on your entitlement)
– if you are Claiming Benefits (Income Support, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-based Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit or receiving Tax Credits and meet qualifying conditions)
– On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate
Yes, eye tests can detect signs of other health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain eye diseases.
The test typically includes vision tests, eye pressure checks, and an examination of the eye structure to help detect any health issues.
It is recommended to have an eye test every two years, or more often if you have specific eye concerns or conditions that require more regular monitoring.
Contact lenses are thin, curved lenses worn directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Always clean and disinfect your lenses with the recommended solution, and NEVER use tap water. Follow your optometrist’s instructions on proper care and storage.
If you lose a contact lens, and feel that it still may be in your eye then contact your optometrist who will check if it is still there.