Welcome to Home Visit Eye Tests
A sight test IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME?
If you're eligible for a free NHS sight test, you may also be entitled to a mobile sight test. This is when an optometrist comes to visit you:
at home – if you're unable to leave home unaccompanied because of physical or mental illness or disability
at a residential or care home – if you're a resident and unable to leave the home unaccompanied because of physical or mental illness or disability
at a day centre – if you cannot get a sight test at an optician's practice because of physical or mental illness or disability, or have difficulties communicating your health needs unaided
PLEASE EMAIL
What do we mean by a physical or mental illness?
There are many conditions and reasons why someone might not able to leave their home unaccompanied. It’s best to talk to us about your situation so we can determine if you do meet the criteria, but to try and help make it a little clearer, here are a few examples. Conditions may include (but aren’t limited to):
A condition that affects your mobility (for example, a previous stroke)
A medical professional has advised you not to leave home without help
A condition that affects your short term memory
An illness that requires constant medication (for example, oxygen)
A temporary medical reason prohibiting you from leaving your home (such as vertigo)
A temporary illness that prevents a person from leaving the home unaccompanied
Cognitive impairment
Dementia
Severe arthritis
A diagnosed mental illness
Whatever the reason is, if you or someone you know can’t leave the home without the assistance of another person, then get in touch to find out if you’re eligible to have a home eye test.