Your NHS optician

To be sure that your eyes are healthy and your eyesight is good it’s important to have regular sight tests even if you feel you don’t need glasses.

How do I find an NHS optician?

To find an NHS optician in your area you can:

Why is it important to visit an optician?

The eye examination is a vital health check and should be part of everyone's normal healthcare.

As well as checking whether your eyesight needs correcting with glasses there are other important reasons to have a regular eye test:

The eye examination can detect a number of underlying health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
The earlier a problem is detected the greater the chance of successful treatment.
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How often should I visit an optician?

It is recommended that you visit an optometrist every two years (or more frequently if advised).

More information

For information on what to expect when you visit an optician, sight tests and help with health costs, go to the NHS Choices website.