Free Eye Test

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, there are a number of reasons you might be entitled to a free sight test. For example, you’re eligible if:

• You’re aged 60 or over
• You’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
• You’re under 16, or under 19 an in full time education
• You’re 40 or over and have a close relative with glaucoma (your mother, father, sibling or child)
• You are registered as partially sighted or blind

You might also be eligible for free eye tests if you or your partner receive certain benefits, such as Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, or Universal Credit, or if you’re under 20 and the dependent of someone receiving these benefits.

I haven't seen any free test vouchers since the pandemic started. I am lucky that my work reimburses costs up to £30.

Embrace fate, although you may need to relocate to make it worthwhile:
aceandtate.com/gb/…est

I got a free eye test voucher about 3 months ago on my M&S Sparks app. Would've cost £25 or £30 otherwise.

Made me think though, I should stick with the same company & pay for consistency as they're checking for eye health too. I tend to switch all over the place depending on free vouchers so they can't check previous records & see if there's a noticeable decline or issue.

Free everywhere. Assuming you live in Scotland.

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You have to check what opticians you have near you and check if they have any offers on their website. Bear in mind some opticians are actually independent, even though their shop might say it's vision express or spec savers. They might tell you there are no offers if you visit or call and ask. Even if the companies website has offers.

If you need to wear glasses and use a computer for work. Your company are supposed to provoid you a free eye test every 2 years through eyecare vouchers. Most people are unaware of this and most companies won't tell you as it costs them money.