Enhanced Services | 2020 Opticians

All residents of Scotland are entitled to a free NHS sight test. Book your eye exam at 20 20 today.

How often are eye health exams required?

You can have a free eye health exam once every 2 years if you are between 16 and 59 years old
You can have a free eye examination once a year if you:
- are under 16
- are 60 or over
- have diabetes

We also offer home eye tests if you cannot leave your home unaccompanied due to physical or mental disability. If you are in our Edinburgh catchment area and are eligible, a 20 20 optometrist can visit your home to provide the examination. To find out more, contact us.

Find out more about NHS eye exams at Optometry Scotland and NHS Scotland.

You may be entitled to NHS support towards the cost of your glasses if you:

are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher
receive Income Support
receive Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not Contribution-based)
receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution-based)
are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
are named on a valid NHS Certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
are named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3)

If you are entitled to an NHS optical voucher, you could receive a pair of frames up to the value of £35 for free.

Use your NHS vouchers at your nearest 20 20 Opticians.

NHS Services