Yes, if you meet the following conditions:

• are under 16
• are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education (this includes being taught full-time at a school, college, university or at home)
• are a prisoner on leave from prison
• are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – an optician can advise you about your entitlement
• You’re also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
• Income Support
• Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Universal Credit and meet the criteria
• If you’re entitled to or named on:
• Child Tax Credits,
• Working Tax Credits
• HC2 or HC3 NHS certificate (people who are over 18 and in full time education could be eligible).

A Visual Stress Assessment is a diagnostic evaluation used to determine whether reading or visual discomfort is related to visual stress, sometimes associated with Meares-Irlen Syndrome. The assessment involves structured tests with coloured overlays and filters to identify whether specific wavelengths of light can reduce symptoms such as visual distortion, eyestrain, headaches, or difficulty with sustained reading. If a beneficial response is observed, precision tinted lenses may be prescribed as part of a tailored management plan.

£30

An eye examination is much more than just a sight test! We’ll start by chatting about your vision and any symptoms you’ve noticed. We then check how well you can see, measure your prescription for glasses or contact lenses, and look at how your eyes work together. Using special lights and equipment, we also check the health of the inside and outside of your eyes to make sure everything looks healthy. At the end, we’ll explain your results clearly and give you personalised advice or glasses if you need them.

Most eye exams take about half an hour, we’ll always let you know what to expect so you feel comfortable throughout.