Eyecare Opticians
At Eyecare Opticians (Blackburn) our primary purpose is to improve your eye health where possible. We aim to help manage illnesses that could effect your vision such as diabetes and prevent any future illnesses or causes that may effect your eye health through screening, advice and taking the appropriate preventative measures. It goes without saying we value each and every one of our patients equally from the minute they step in through the door and they all receive the same level of customer service wether their eye test is NHS funded or not.
NHS Funded Eye Examinations
The NHS cover the full cost of an eye test for anyone who qualifies (funding does not apply to everyone). You may also qualify for an optical voucher towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses by the NHS.
AGED 16 to 18 IN FULL TIME EDUCATION – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test and an optical voucher towards your glasses ( once every 2 years).
AGED 60 & OVER – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
REGISTERED AS PARTIALLY SIGHTED OR BLIND – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES OR GLAUCOMA – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
AGED 40 OR OVER AND HAVE AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER THAT HAD OR HAS GLAUCOMA – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
YOU RECEIVE INCOME SUPPORT – You qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
YOU OR YOUR PARTNER RECEIVES PENSION CREDIT GUARANTEE – You Qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
ENTITLED/NAMED ON A VALID NHS TAX CREDIT EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE – You Qualify for an NHS funded eye test.
• Aged 16 to 18 in full time education.
• Have been prescribed with a complex prescription.
• If you receive benefits which entitle you to NHS funded Eye test and Glasses.
• Your partner is receiving benefits that entitle you to NHS funding for eyesore.
• You or your partner are receiving Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
