Home Eye Test

HOME VISIT EYE CARE
Tinson Opticians, Maidstone

We bring professional eye care directly to your home. If you or a family member finds it difficult to visit our practice, we can come to you.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR A FREE NHS HOME EYE TEST?

You may be entitled to a free NHS sight test at home if you cannot leave your home unaccompanied, or need a home visit due to a physical or mental health condition.

You must also meet one of these criteria:

• Aged 60 or over
• Under 16, or under 19 and in full-time education
• Registered blind or partially sighted
• Diagnosed with glaucoma or diabetes
• Aged 40 or over with a close family member who has glaucoma
• Been advised by an eye specialist that you are at risk of glaucoma
• Need complex lenses

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full NHS eye examinations in your home
• Wide selection of frames to try on
• Free delivery of your new glasses
• Free repairs and adjustments
• Follow-up visits when needed
• Help with NHS vouchers and benefits

WHAT TO EXPECT

We bring portable professional equipment and over 200 frames to choose from. Your eye test follows the same thorough standards as our practice, tailored to your individual needs.

If you have a carer or family member who would like to be present, they are welcome to join us.

FRAME PRICES

We offer frames at various price points. Depending on your NHS entitlement, you may receive glasses free of charge or at a reduced cost.

NHS patients with a voucher typically pay nothing or a small top-up, depending on the frame chosen.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR PRESCRIPTION

SPH (Sphere)
Shows whether you are long-sighted (+) or short-sighted (-). The higher the number, the stronger the lens needed.

CYL (Cylinder)
Indicates astigmatism - how oval-shaped your eye is. If blank, your eye is perfectly round.

Add
An additional reading strength, usually needed from age 40 onwards. Used for reading glasses, bifocals or varifocals.

Prism
Helps your eyes work together if one tends to pull in a particular direction.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR GLASSES

• Use both hands when taking glasses off to keep them straight
• Store them in a case when not wearing them
• Remove glasses before using hairspray or perfume
• Clean with a microfibre cloth
• For a deeper clean, use a little hand soap and lukewarm water, then dry with a soft cloth

BOOK A HOME VISIT

Call us on 01622 686051 to arrange a home visit for yourself or a family member.

Tinson Opticians
9 Middle Row
Maidstone, Kent

We are happy to discuss any questions with you or your relatives.