Your Eyes Matter – We Bring Care to You
Free Home Eye Tests for Over 60s & Eligible Patients
With over 10 years of experience in mobile eye care, we’re committed to making vision services accessible, stress-free, and tailored to your needs. Struggling to visit the optician? Let us come to you. At First Care Optical, we bring NHS-funded and private eye care straight to your doorstep – so you never have to leave your home for high-quality service.
Your eyes. Our care. Right at your doorstep.
It is important to have regular eye tests to ensure the eyes are heathy and you can see clearly.
There are lots of eye conditions that can develop without a person realising and can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss. Some forms of vision loss can lead to falls, and loss of independence in the home.
The sad truth is that in most cases the vision loss could be avoided just by having regular eye tests.
Don’t leave it until it is too late! Have yourself seen by one of caring and professional optometrist today.
What is a Mobile Optician?
A mobile optician is a qualified eye care professional who offers eye exams in the comfort of your own home. Our optometrists are equipped with portable eye exam equipment, allowing them to provide a comprehensive eye test.
Benefits of a Mobile Optician
1. Convenient:
We save you time and effort by coming to you.
2. Comfortable:
Have your eye exam in the comfort of your own home, reducing anxiety and stress
3. Accessible:
We make the best possible eye care accessible to all.
4. Time-saving:
By having the eye exam in your home, you can save time and get back to your daily routine more quickly.
Home Eye Care – Professional Eye Tests in the Comfort of Your Home
Getting to the optician isn’t always easy — that’s why First Care Optical brings the eye care to you.
Our experienced opticians, with over a decade of delivering home visits, offer full NHS-funded eye tests (if eligible) and prescription glasses without you ever needing to leave your home.
We use specialist mobile testing equipment designed for home use, ensuring you receive the same high-quality service you’d expect from a high street optician — if not better.
Whether you're elderly, have mobility challenges, or simply prefer the comfort of home, we make eye care easy, safe, and accessible.
✅ Thorough eye exams using the latest portable equipment
✅ Wide range of prescription glasses & frames brought to your door
✅ On-site fittings, adjustments & aftercare
✅ PPE used for vulnerable patients to ensure safety at every visit
Uncorrected vision is one of the leading causes of falls in the home — don’t wait to get your eyes checked.
📞 Book your home eye test today and experience expert care where it matters most — at home.
Free Home Eye Care
Free Eye Test for over 60s, or if you have a disability
Many individuals over the age of 60 are eligible for a free eye test through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. With a mobile optician like us, you can receive a free eye test in the comfort of your own home.
Do you qualify for NHS funding. If you do, then the Home Eye Care Assessment would be free. In some cases, you may also be eligible for help towards the cost of glasses..
Our Lenses and Frames
Our opticians always travel with a range of frames. So we are sure to have a pair of frames that will suit you.
Our range of spectacles are specifically chosen to suit all face-shape, style and budget.
We are able to provide a complete range of lenses from standard single vision lenses or thin enhanced varifocal lenses. We can also provide lenses with a tint, polarised or as reactions.
Check if you qualify for NHS Funding
NHS Funded Eye Care
We provide home eye care for those that struggle to attend an opticians without help due to a physical or mental disability. You will qualify for a FREE home eye care visit funded by the NHS, if you can say yes to one of the following,
Age 60 or over
Registered blind or partially sighted
Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician
Aged 40 or over and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
Receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate
Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (our optician will advise on the entitlement)
NHS Optical Voucher
If you qualify for FREE home eye care, then you may also qualify for help towards the cost of glasses, if you can say yes to one for the following,
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)
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, so long as the eye test was done recently, then we can supply you with prescription glasses. However, we generally advise that if your current prescription is over 6 months old, then it is best to have a new eye test done so that any possible changes in your vision can be allowed for.
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After the eye test has be done, we try to deliver glasses 2-3 weeks after being ordered.
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If you struggle to attend an opticians without help, then you may qualify for an eye test at home. To find out the criteria call 07854401178.
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Unless, you struggle with attending an opticians without help, you will not qualify for an NHS funded eye test. However, we will be happy to arrange a private eye test at home for you. The fee for a private eye test at home is £45.
If you have any unanswered question, please do not hesitate to call us 07854401178
Eye Health and Mobile Opticians
Our Mobile opticians can provide comprehensive eye exams that include vision testing, as well as assessments for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. They can also provide advice on eye health and wellness, as well as recommend the best options for vision correction, such as glasses or contact lenses.
Getting an Eye Exam with our Mobile Optician
To schedule a mobile eye exam, simply contact our optometrist or mobile eye examination service and book an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. On the day of the exam, our optometrist will arrive at your home with all of the necessary equipment to perform a comprehensive eye exam.
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