Free NHS home eye tests

The NHS recommends that everyone should have their eyes tested every two years. 

Recognising that not everyone can easily travel to an optician without help, the NHS provides funding for home eye tests.

At OutsideClinic, we are proud to deliver this vital service on behalf of the NHS to over 150,000 people each year. 

By providing tests at home, we ensure that everyone who needs an eye test can receive one in the comfort and safety of their home.

Book an NHS home eye test

Book your NHS-funded home eye test

State-of-the-art portable testing equipment

Use your NHS voucher to pay for your glasses

Over 35 years of experience providing eye tests at home

Free aftercare for a year, including an in-warranty repair service

Am I eligible for an NHS funded home eye test?

You can have your eyes tested at home, at no cost to you, if you qualify for an NHS-funded eye test and you are unable to get to the opticians unaccompanied - maybe due to a mobility issue or an underlying health condition. 

Many of our customers qualify for NHS-funded eye tests for various reasons such as:

  • being 60 years old or older,
  • being diabetic,
  • having glaucoma or being at risk (for instance, due to a family history of the condition),
  • being registered as partially sighted or blind.

If you're not sure if you can get an NHS-funded home eye test, then our friendly team can check this for you.

Book an NHS home eye test

How our service works

  1. Book your appointment: Request an appointment by completing the form, and our team will arrange a suitable time for your eye test.
  2. Optician arrives to carry out the test: Our optician arrives at your home with their portable testing equipment and carry out a full eye test.
  3. Results: They will clearly explain the results to you straight away and discuss any issues or updates to your prescription.
  4. If needed, choose your glasses: Choose from a wide range of frames for all budgets and styles. You can try on as many glasses as you like.
  5. Delivery: Once you've chosen, we'll arrange for your new glasses to be custom-made and delivered to your door.
Book an NHS home eye test