Do you qualify for a free home eye test in Bristol
Posted on: 30 Mar 2014Did you know you might qualify for a free NHS home eye test in Bristol if you are unable to visit an optician unaccompanied and match any of the following criteria:
1. Aged 60 or over.
2. Registered blind or partially sighted.
3. Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma.
4. Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician.
5. Aged 40 or over and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma.
6. Receiving benefit (Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit).
7. Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate.
8. On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate.
9. Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (our optician will advise on the entitlement)
Call our recommended opticians, Direct Eyecare Opticians, who have two outlets in Bristol : 38 Sandy Park Road in Brislington (0117 9716966) and 62 Stapleton Road in Easton (0117 9556100).
Direct Eyecare Opticians offer a 30% discount for over 60's, free glasses for kids and a 25% student discount. If you are need of an opticians, keep it local and visit Direct Eyecare!
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
