{"id":1,"date":"2026-05-01T13:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T14:12:09","slug":"eye-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/?p=1","title":{"rendered":"Eye Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrightEyes-Logo-CMYK.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrightEyes-Logo-CMYK.png 244w, https:\/\/brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/BrightEyes-Logo-CMYK-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular eye tests are essential and should form part of your healthcare routine, like visiting the doctor or dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the UK the NHS provides free eye tests for qualifying patients and in some cases they also contribute towards the cost of glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I entitled to a free eye test from the NHS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fall into any of the following groups, the NHS will pay for the cost of your eye test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 16 years of age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 19 years of age and in full-time education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 60 years of age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People (or partners of people) who receive certain benefits. Tax Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, Income Based JSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holders (or partners of holders) of an exemption certificate (HC2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who need certain complex lenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People diagnosed diabetic or with glaucoma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People aged 40 years of age or over who are the brother, sister or child of a diagnosed glaucoma patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the NHS contribute towards the cost of my glasses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHS help certain people with the cost of their glasses. To find out if you qualify or for more information please give us a call on 01482 210888 or&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251111234958\/http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Livewell\/eyehealth\/Pages\/eyehealthhome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHS Choices<\/a>&nbsp;to find out more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are entitled to a free NHS eye test, please bring proof of entitlement with you when you come for your appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To book an eye test call 01482 210888 or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251111234958\/mailto:eyetest@brighteyesopticians.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eyetest@brighteyesopticians.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251111234958\/http:\/\/www.brighteyesopticians.co.uk\/\">3 Percy Street, Hull. 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