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By having a regular check up and wearing glasses or contact lenses if you need them, you can prevent problems with your eyes in the future.
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All glasses and contact lenses are provided privately. However if you fit into any of the following categories, you may be entitled to an NHS optical voucher to help toward the cost and in some cases, repairs or replacements if the glasses are broken or lost:
- you are aged under 19 and in full time education
- you are an adult on certain benefits
- you are prescribed complex lenses
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Entitlement to help with health costs (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs) is based on the principle that those who can afford to contribute should do so, while those who are likely to have difficulty in paying should be protected.
You can find out more about charges in the HC12 leaflet published on the Department of Health website.
NHS charges and optical vouchers leaflet (leaflet HC12)
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