Home Eye Tests
Professional Eye Care in Your Home
Our home eye testing service brings the expertise and equipment of a high street optician directly to your doorstep. Our fully qualified opticians provide comprehensive eye tests in the comfort of your own home, eliminating the need to travel.The comprehensive eye test includes a vision assessment, eye health examination, pressure testing (where appropriate), and a discussion of your eye health. If you need glasses, our optician will show you a selection of frames to choose from and provide advice on lens options. We'll also deliver and fit your glasses at a later date.
Who Our Service Is For
Our home eye testing service is designed for anyone who finds it difficult to visit a high street optician, including:
- Elderly people with mobility issues
- People with disabilities
- Those with medical conditions that make travel difficult
- Busy professionals who need the convenience
- Care home residents
- Anyone who prefers the comfort of their own home
What's Included
Our comprehensive home eye tests include:
- Vision assessment
- Eye health examination
- Pressure testing (where appropriate)
- Discussion of your eye health
- Prescription for glasses if needed
- Advice on eye care and vision aids
- Referrals to specialists if required
The Home Eye Test Process
1. Booking
Contact us to arrange a convenient time for your eye test. We'll take some basic details and check your eligibility for NHS funding.
2. Home Visit
Our optician will arrive at your home with all the necessary portable equipment. They'll need a space of about 3 meters and adequate lighting.
3. Eye Examination
The eye test typically takes 45-60 minutes and follows the same professional standards as tests conducted in traditional optical practices.
4. Selecting Glasses
If you need glasses, our optician will show you a selection of frames to choose from. They'll discuss lens options and provide advice on what would work best for your prescription and lifestyle.
5. Delivery and Fitting
Once your glasses are ready, we'll arrange another visit to deliver and properly fit them. We'll ensure they're comfortable and sit correctly.
NHS Eligibility
Many people qualify for free NHS-funded eye tests. You may be eligible if you:
- Are aged 60 or over
- Have diabetes or glaucoma
- Are 40 or over with a family history of glaucoma
- Have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you're at risk of glaucoma
- Are registered as partially sighted or blind
- Have a complex prescription
- Receive certain benefits or allowances
If you're not sure about your eligibility, don't worry - we'll check this for you when you book your appointment.
Ready to book your home eye test?
Contact us today to schedule an appointment at a time that suits you.
Book A Home Eye Test