Douglas Dickie Opticians

All residents of Scotland are entitled to a free NHS sight test.

Book your eye exam at Douglas Dickie.

How often are eye health exams required?

You can have a free eye health exam once every two 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 ocular hypertension or diabetes
• have glaucoma, or
• are 40 or over and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has glaucoma

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)
• are under 16
• are aged 16, 17 or 18 and in Full Time Education

If you are entitled to an NHS optical voucher, you could receive a pair of frames up to the value of £39. Find out more about NHS Offers available.