Who qualifies for an NHS eye test?
You’re entitled to a free eye examination, if you are…

Over 60
Under 16
Under 19 and still in full time education
Claiming benefit – income support, working family tax credit, income based job seekers allowance or disability person’s tax credit
On a low income (with certificate HC2)
Diabetic
Suffer from glaucoma or are a close relative and over 40
Registered blind or partially sighted
Eligible for NHS complex lens vouchers

If you fall into any of these categories, you may also be able to get help with the purchase of spectacles or contact lenses.