Eye Examinations
FREE NHS EYE EXAMINATION GROUNDS FOR APPLICATION.
You are entitled to an NHS eye examination if you are:
• Receiving Income Support
• Receiving Pension Credit Guarantee
• Receiving Income based Job Seekers Allowance
• Receiving Tax Credit
• Over 60
• Under 16
• Full time student under 19
• Have a valid HC 2 certificate
• Registered Blind or Partially Sighted
• Have diabetes or glaucoma
• Aged 40 or over with a close relative with Glaucoma (parent/child/brother/sister)
Proof of benefits is required but not essential.
If you are not entitled to a free eye examination you will be charged.


