You may be entitled to a free sight test.

Who is entitled to NHS sight tests?

You are entitled to a free NHS sight test if you are:

• under 16, or under 19 and in full time education,
• aged 60 or over,
• registered blind or partially sighted,
• diagnosed as having diabetes or glaucoma,
• aged 40 or over with a first degree relative with glaucoma, or you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma, or
• eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher.

You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test:

• 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 are named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate, or
• you are named on a NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)

People named on a NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) might also get help.

You will be asked to show proof of your entitlement to free NHS sight tests.

More information is available at www.nhs.uk.