NHS
We provide NHS examinations to eligible patients at Gower Opticians.
You will qualify for an NHS funded examination if you are:
- Under 16
- Under 19 AND in full time education
- Aged 60 or over
- In receipt of, or the partner of someone in receipt of: Income Support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Working Families Tax Credit, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Guaranteed Pension Credit
- The holder of a current NHS HC2 or HC3 exemption certificate
- Registered blind or partially sighted
- Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- Told by a hospital ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
- Over 40 AND have a first degree relative (parent, sibling or child) who has been diagnosed with glaucoma
You are also entitled to help towards the cost of your glasses/contact lenses if you are:
- Under 16
- Under 19 AND in full time education
- Receiving or the partner of someone receiving Income Support, Income based Job Seekers Allowance, Working Families Tax Credit, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Guaranteed Pension Credit
- The holder of a current NHS HC2 exemption certificate
If you are unsure whether you are entitled to an NHS funded eye examination or help towards the cost of your glasses/contact lenses please contact us for further information.