In
certain circumstances the NHS provide a Voucher scheme
to help with eye care costs. For details of entitlement
to NHS eye care see the table below:
| Entitlement Categories |
Free NHS Eye Exam |
Help with cost Of
Spectacles
|
|
|
|
Over 60
|
YES |
NO |
Registered Blind or Partially
Sighted
|
YES |
NO |
Diabetic
|
YES |
NO |
Suffer from Glaucoma
|
YES |
NO |
| Over 40 with parent, brother,
sister or child who has Glaucoma |
YES |
NO |
Under 16
|
YES |
YES |
16, 17 or 18 and in Full
time education
|
YES |
YES |
In receipt of Income Support
|
YES |
YES |
In receipt of Income based
Job Seekers Allowance
|
YES |
YES |
In receipt of Pension Credit
Guarantee Credit
|
YES |
YES |
| In Receipt of Tax Credits
with a valid Tax Credit Exemption Certificate |
YES |
YES |
Holder of a Vaild HC2
Certificate
|
YES |
YES |
Have a “complex” prescription
as clssified by NHS Guidelines currently greater
than
+ or – 10.00D |
YES |
YES |
|
|
|
|
The NHS Voucher Scheme provides a basic
eye examination which we are able to provide. Should
you wish to undertake our fully comprehensive eye examination
including digital retinal photography a supplemetary
fee will be payable. Click here to find out more
We also have a wide range of spectacle frames covering
all styles and budgets towards which you may use your optical
voucher.
Click Here to find
out more
|
