NHS funded sight tests and optical voucher entitlements are provided at Ashtree Eyecare.
         You qualify for a freeNHS funded sight test if you are:

  •  aged under 16, or aged under 19 and in full-time education
  •  aged 60 or over
  •  registered blind or partially sighted
  •  diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  •  aged 40 or over and you are the parent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a person diagnosed with glaucoma, or you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
  •  eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher
             You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if:

  • you receive Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not contribution based)
  • you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • you receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
  • you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
  • you are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2) or partial help (HC3)
  • A prisoner being seen outside prison.
 
You may get help with the cost of glasses or contact lenses if:

  •  you are aged under 16, or aged under 19 and in full-time education or
  • are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher (your optician will advise on your entitlement)
  • you receive Income Support or Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not contribution-based)
  • .you receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
  • .you receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
  •  you are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
  • you are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2 or partial help with health costs (HC3).
  •  a prisoner being seen outside prison.
You will be asked to show proof of your entitlement to NHS optical vouchers. There are currently 8 voucher values.
The values are dependent on the strength of your prescription, the higher your prescription the higher your voucher value. If your glasses or contact lenses cost more than your voucher value, you will have to pay the difference.

 We deliver:

  • comprehensive NHS and private eye examinations with a hospital specialist optometrist;
  •  the use of modern technology for detecting conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration;
  •  advanced contact lens fitting and aftercare services
 

 You can find out more about NHS services at the NHS Choices website  http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx