Pritchard Cowburn Opticians – Eye exams in Pembrokeshire & Ceredigion
NHS entitlement for tests and help with cost of specs
People in the following categories are entitled to a free NHS eye exam:
Are under 16*
Are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education*
Age 60 or over
Diagnosed glaucoma patients
Aged 40 or over and are either a parent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a diagnosed glaucoma patient, or
Have been advised by an ophthalmic practitioner that they are at risk of glaucoma
Diagnosed with diabetes
Registered blind or partially sighted
Require complex lenses*
Those whose sight test is carried out by a hospital eye department as part of the management of an optical condition
Patient or partner are in receipt of Income Support, Income-related Emplyment and Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.*
Named on a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate*
Named on a valid HC2W certificate
Partial help if you are named in a valid HC3W you might get some help towards the cost of a private sight test.
*Also entitled to NHS vouchers towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses.