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Any questions please call 01268 777729 

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Are you struggling to find the time or means to visit an optician for an eye test? Or are you a senior citizen or someone with mobility issues who finds it difficult to travel to an eye clinic? In either case, a home eye test could be the solution you’re looking for.

At Templeman Opticians, we understand that getting an eye test can be a challenge for some people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive home eye test service that brings the optician to your doorstep. Here’s everything you need to know about our home eye test service:

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What is a Home Eye Test?

A home eye test is just like a regular eye test, except it’s carried out in the comfort of your own home. Our qualified optometrists use the same equipment and procedures that they would in a clinic, so you can be sure of a thorough and accurate examination.

Who is Eligible for a Home Eye Test?

Our home eye test service is available to anyone who is unable to visit an optician for an eye test. This includes seniors, people with mobility issues, and those who live in care homes or assisted living facilities. We also offer home eye tests for children who are too young to attend a clinic.

What are the Benefits of a Home Eye Test?

There are several benefits to choosing a home eye test:

  1. Convenience: With a home eye test, you don’t have to worry about travel, parking, or waiting in a crowded waiting room. Our optometrists will come to you at a time that’s convenient for you.

  2. Comfort: Being in your own home can help you feel more relaxed during the eye test, which can lead to more accurate results.

  3. Personalized Service: Our optometrists can provide individual attention to each patient, ensuring that all of their eye care needs are met.

  4. Comprehensive Examination: Our home eye tests include a full eye examination, including testing for visual acuity, eye pressure, and eye health.

What Happens During a Home Eye Test?

During a home eye test, our optometrist will bring all the necessary equipment to your home and perform a comprehensive eye examination. The eye test will include:

  1. Visual Acuity Test: This test measures how well you can see at different distances.

  2. Refraction Test: This test determines the lens prescription you need for your glasses or contact lenses.

  3. Eye Pressure Test: This test measures the pressure inside your eyes and helps detect glaucoma.

  4. Eye Health Test: Our optometrist will examine the inside and outside of your eyes to check for any signs of eye diseases or conditions.

After the eye test, our optometrist will discuss the results with you and provide any necessary recommendations for further treatment or eyewear.

Home Eye Test FAQs

At Templeman Opticians, we are committed to providing high-quality, convenient, and personalized eye care to all of our patients. Contact us on 01268 777729 today to schedule a home eye test and take the first step towards optimal eye health.

  • Those who are aged 60 or over
  • Children under the age of 16
  • Those who have a diagnosed eye condition, such as glaucoma or diabetes
  • Those who are registered blind or partially sighted
  • Those who receive certain types of benefits, such as Income Support or Pension Credit

However, eligibility criteria may vary depending on your location and specific circumstances. Your mobile optician can provide guidance on whether you are eligible for an NHS-funded home eye test.

A home eye test usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your specific needs and the complexity of the test. However, your mobile optician will take the time to ensure that all aspects of your vision are thoroughly tested and assessed.

Yes, if you are eligible for NHS-funded eye care, you can have a home eye test that is fully covered by the NHS. This includes those who are over 60, under 16, or have certain medical conditions that affect their eyesight.

No, for an home eye test with Templeman Opticians you only simply need to call our number on 01268 777729.

There is no paperwork to fill in and you will not be charged for your home eye test as its funded and supported by the NHS.

Not everyone who has an eye tests needs a new pair of glasses.

However, if your prescription has changed or you’d like to update your glasses, you cxan choose from a wide range of frames and lenses in the comfort of your own home.

Your mobile optician will not rush you and will always make sure that they help you find the right pair of glasses that suits you best.

After this you will discuss your opticians your different lens options and tell you the total price with no hidden extras.

Using your NHS Optical Voucher could not be easier. 

we carry out the exact same eye health services as Specsavers home visits & vision call but with more care attention and passion at all times.

Extensively trained in dealing with the elderly and members of the public who a dealing with dementia. 

Always understand the needs of the elderly & housebound and we stop at nothing to make sure their eye health is taken care of and given the full attention required. 

Templeman Opticians hold the same  certificates & licenses.

We are authorised & registered with the National Health Service complete home visit eye care and health check within Essex, UK.

Our mobile opticians bring a range of equipment, including a tonometer to measure eye pressure, an ophthalmoscope to examine the inside of your eye, and a visual acuity chart to test your vision. We also bring a range of frames and lenses for you to choose from, should you need a new pair of glasses.

A home eye test usually takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your specific needs and the complexity of the test. However, your mobile optician will take the time to ensure that all aspects of your vision are thoroughly tested and assessed.

.If you need new glasses or contact lenses after your home eye test, our mobile opticians can provide you with a range of frames and lenses to choose from. We can also take measurements for contact lenses, so you can order them directly from us. Additionally, we can provide advice and guidance on the best type of glasses or contacts for your specific needs.

Yes, home eye tests are an excellent option for those who have difficulty traveling to an optician’s office due to mobility issues or a disability. Our mobile opticians are trained to provide comprehensive eye care services in the comfort of your own home, ensuring that you receive the care you need regardless of your physical limitations.

It is recommended that you have a comprehensive eye exam every two years, or more frequently if you have a history of eye conditions or vision problems. However, the frequency of your home eye tests may vary depending on your individual needs and health status. Your mobile optician can provide advice on how often you should have a home eye test.

To prepare for a home eye test, you should ensure that your home is well-lit and free from distractions. If you wear glasses or contacts, you should have them ready for the exam. Additionally, you should inform your mobile optician of any relevant medical history or vision concerns.

  • Unable to leave home unaccompanied or
  • Require a home visit on account of a physical or mental disability

and you fall into one of the categories for a free NHS sight test listed below:

  • Aged 60 or over
  • Under 16, or under 19 and in full-time education
  • Registered blind or partially sighted
  • Diagnosed as having diabetes or glaucoma
  • 40 or over with a direct relative with glaucoma, or you have been advised by an ophthalmologist that you are at risk of glaucoma
  • Prescribed a complex lens

or you (or your partner) are receiving the following benefits or credits:

  • Income Support or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (not contribution based)
  • Working Tax Credit and are named on a Tax Credit NHS Exemption Certificate
  • Child Tax Credit and are named on a Tax Credit NHS Exemption Certificate
  • You are named on a NHS certificate for full or partial help with health costs (HC2/3)
  • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

you will receive a complete home visit eye examination and health check, usually taking between 30 to 50 mins.

After your eye test in home our optician will discuss the results and also give you a copy of your prescription.

With over 1000 different glasses frame styles, brands, variations, sizes and colours. 

When your new glasses are ready you will receive a call from wendy arranging a date and time thats convenient with you to deliver your new glasses.

Then you will receive another home visit to deliver them and ensure they fit comfortably from our dispensing optician.

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Our team of specialist mobile opticians can come to those who can’t visit us in store unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability.

In order to be eligible for a home visit, you or someone you know might:

  • have a condition that stops you from leaving your home unaccompanied due to poor health, or

  • be living with a diagnosed mental health condition that prevents you from leaving your home without the assistance of another person, or

  • be housebound or bedbound due to a physical disability

What do we mean by a physical or mental illness?

There are many conditions and reasons why someone might not able to leave their home unaccompanied. It’s best to talk to us about your situation so we can determine if you do meet the criteria, but to try and help make it a little clearer, here are a few examples. Conditions may include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dementia
  • Severe arthritis
  • A diagnosed mental illness
  • A condition that affects your mobility
  • A condition that affects your short term memory
  • An illness that requires constant medication (for example, oxygen)
  • A temporary medical reason prohibiting you from leaving your home (such as vertigo)
  • A temporary illness that prevents a person from leaving the home unaccompanied
  • A medical professional has advised you not to leave home without help

Whatever the reason is, if you or someone you know can’t leave the home without the assistance of another person, then get in touch to find out if you’re eligible to have a home eye test.

Who qualifies for a free home eye test?

Those who have a physical or mental illness which prevents you from leaving your home unaccompanied.

Those who are eligible for free NHS-funded eye test by checking the criteria below.

The majority of our customers qualify for a free NHS-funded eye test. See if you do by checking if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Aged 60 or over
  • Registered as partially sighted or blind
  • Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  • Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician
  • Aged 40 or over and have a family member diagnosed with glaucoma, or have a family history of glaucoma
  • Receiving benefit*
  • Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
  • Named on a valid NHS HC2 certificate (full help). Those named on an NHS HC3 certificate (partial help) may also get help with the cost of a private eye test
  • Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (your optician will advise on the 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-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.

Who does not qualify for our home visit service?

No matter what condition you have, if you are physically able to leave your home on your own without needing help or assistance of another person, you will not qualify for a free NHS-funded home eye test.

We are also unable to visit patients in hospital.

Our team of specialist mobile opticians can come to those who can’t visit us in-store unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability.


In order to be eligible for a home visit, you or someone you know might:

  • have a condition that stops you from leaving your home unaccompanied due to poor health, or

  • be living with a diagnosed mental health condition that prevents you from leaving your home without the assistance of another person, or

  • be housebound or bedbound due to a physical disability


What do we mean by a physical or mental illness?


There are many conditions and reasons why someone might not able to leave their home unaccompanied. It’s best to talk to us about your situation so we can determine if you do meet the criteria, but to try and help make it a little clearer, here are a few examples. 


Conditions may include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Cognitive impairment
  • Dementia
  • Severe arthritis
  • A diagnosed mental illness
  • A condition that affects your mobility
  • A condition that affects your short term memory
  • An illness that requires constant medication (for example, oxygen)
  • A temporary medical reason prohibiting you from leaving your home (such as vertigo)
  • A temporary illness that prevents a person from leaving the home unaccompanied
  • A medical professional has advised you not to leave home without help

Whatever the reason is, if you or someone you know can’t leave the home without the assistance of another person, then get in touch to find out if you’re eligible to have a home eye test.


Who qualifies for a free home eye test?


Those who have a physical or mental illness which prevent you from leaving your home unaccompanied.

Those who are eligible for free NHS-funded eye tests by checking the criteria below.

The majority of our customers qualify for a free NHS-funded eye test. 


See if you do by checking if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Aged 60 or over
  • Registered as partially sighted or blind
  • Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
  • Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician
  • Aged 40 or over and have a family member diagnosed with glaucoma, or have a family history of glaucoma
  • Receiving benefit*
  • Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
  • Named on a valid NHS HC2 certificate (full help). Those named on an NHS HC3 certificate (partial help) may also get help with the cost of a private eye test
  • Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (your optician will advise on the 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-related Employment, and Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.