You are entitled to a free NHS sight test in England, Wales and Ireland if you are:
under 16 years of age, or under 19 and in full time education
60 years of age, or over
registered blind, or partially sighted
diagnosed as having diabetes or glaucoma
40 years of age, or over, and have a brother, sister, or parent who has glaucoma
you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
prescribed certain complex lenses, such as certain types of bifocal, or powerful, lenses
You are also entitled to a free NHS eye test if you, or your partner, are receiving the following benefits:
Income Support
Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (not contribution based)
you are named on a Tax Credit NHS Exemption Certificate
you are named on an NHS certificate (HC2) for full help with health costs
you are named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3)
Income Support
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