NHS entitlement

You are entitled to a sight test paid for by the NHS if:

• You have Diabetes
• You have Glaucoma
• You are 60 or over
• You have a first degree relative that has been diagnosed with Glaucoma AND are over 40 years old.
• You are under 16*
• You are under 19 AND in full time education*
• You are registered blind or partially sighted.
• You are on Income support, Income based jobseekers allowance, pension guarantee credit, named on a tax credit certificate, or you hold an valid HC2 certificate.*
• You have been prescribed complex lenses at the last sight test.*

* these catergories of patient may also qualify for a NHS voucher towards the cost of spectacles IF there has been a change in prescription OR a update is required due to fair wear and tear.

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