NHS funded sight tests
You are entitled to a free sight test if one of the following applies to you:
or if you or your partner receive(s):
You will normally be entitled to an eye test every two years (or every year depending on your circumstances or if advised otherwise by an optometrist or doctor). You may also be able to have an eye test sooner especially if you are having any new problems. Contrary to popular belief, this early eye test has nothing to do with your prescription changing for your glasses. The optometrist will need to record an early re-test code on your GOS1 form (blue form used to claim for an eye test).
If in doubt or if you have any questions then please feel free to contact us.
NHS funded spectacles
You may be entitled to help towards the cost of your glasses or contact lenses if one of the following applies to you are:
or if you or your partner receive(s):
At Oakes Opticians we have a wide selection of glasses and contact lenses in Huddersfield that would be completely free. Depending on your requirements, the glasses would include standard single vision, Eco varifocals or Eco bifocal lenses completely free of charge!