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Free Eye Tests

Free Eye tests

WGOS 1 – Eye Examinations:

This level involves a sight test, as defined by the Opticians Act, as well as the inclusion of prevention and wellbeing provision as part of a Patient Management Plan.

Some patients are eligible for an NHS funded WGOS examination. NHS funded WGOS examinations are also available for those who are considered at risk of eye disease.

Free eye tests are available to those who are:

If you reside in Wales and have a GP in Wales, most optometrists can also offer a free eye test if an individual is:

  • 16 or under

  • In full-time student aged 16,17 or 18

  • Under 18 and a care leaver or are in the care of a Local Authority

  • Over 60

  • Receiving certain benefits or hold a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate (Income Support, Income related Employment and Support Allowance, Tax Credit, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, Universal Credit and meet the criteria)

  • Named on a valid HC2W certificate

  • Named on a valid HC3 (partial help) certificate

  • Registered sight impaired or severely sight impaired

  • Diabetes

  • Someone with glaucoma or is considered to be at risk of glaucoma by an ophthalmologist

  • Over 40 and is the genetic father, mother, sibling or child of someone with glaucoma

  • Monocular

  • At risk of developing eye disease based on ethnicity (You are 40 years of age or over and self-certify as Asian or Black).

  • Hearing impaired, even with the use of aids

  • Someone with Retinitis Pigmentosa

  • Has been prescribed complex lenses under the NHS optical voucher scheme · On a low income, you may be able to get help with the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

  • A prisoner on leave from prison

 

Who do I send patients to?

All practices providing NHS care in Wales will offer WGOS services. Practices are detailed on this website and can be found using the search function: NHS111