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Comprehensive Home Eye Exams: See Clearly, Live Better, Without Leaving Home

 

Beyond the Basics: The Importance of Comprehensive Eye Exams

While a quick vision check might seem sufficient, comprehensive eye exams go far beyond determining your glasses prescription. They’re an essential part of preventive health care, enabling early detection and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions, some of which can silently impact your vision and overall health.

What Sets Comprehensive Eye Exams Apart?

Unlike basic vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams involve a series of detailed tests and assessments:

  • Visual Acuity: Measures how clearly you see at various distances.
  • Refraction: Determines your precise prescription for glasses or contact lenses.
  • Eye Muscle Function: Evaluates how well your eyes work together.
  • Peripheral Vision: Checks your side vision, essential for driving and daily activities.
  • Eye Pressure: Screens for glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss.
  • Slit Lamp Examination: Provides a magnified view of the front and back of your eye to detect cataracts, macular degeneration, and other issues.
  • Dilated Eye Exam: Allows a deeper view of the retina and optic nerve, crucial for identifying diabetes-related complications and other serious conditions.

Home Eye Exams: Comprehensive Care, Delivered

At Templeman Opticians, we believe everyone deserves access to quality eye care, regardless of mobility or location. Our comprehensive home eye exams bring the same level of expertise and technology found in our clinics directly to your doorstep.

  • Convenience & Comfort: No need to travel or wait in crowded clinics. Relax in the familiarity of your home while our experienced optometrist conducts a thorough examination.
  • Personalized Attention: We take the time to understand your unique vision needs and lifestyle, tailoring our recommendations and care plan to you.
  • State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use advanced portable equipment to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment options.
  • NHS-Funded: Eligible patients can receive comprehensive home eye exams at no cost through the NHS.

Benefits of Comprehensive Home Eye Exams

  • Early Detection: Many eye conditions develop gradually without noticeable symptoms. Regular comprehensive exams are crucial for early detection and timely intervention.
  • Prevention: We identify risk factors and provide preventive care strategies to protect your vision for the long term.
  • Personalized Treatment: We develop individualized treatment plans based on your specific needs and lifestyle.
  • Peace of Mind: Receive expert care and advice without leaving the comfort and safety of your home.

Schedule Your Comprehensive Home Eye Exam Today

Don’t compromise on your eye health. Experience the convenience and personalized care of a comprehensive home eye exam with Templeman Opticians.

Call us at 01268 777729 or visit our website at templeman-opticians.com to book your appointment.

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Testimonials What People Say
"Highly Recommended Amazing Service Provided!"

Had great fun having my eyes tested on Tuesday took me about 3 hours to choose my glasses lol as had 2 many to choose from can't wait to get them:). also had a warning about type 2 diabetes so time to make some changes. Thanks for all your help guys x
Ever Wilson
Ever Wilson Care Home Visit ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As always the team from Templeman's visited my service users in our care home. This service is not only important for their vision but also keeps them in contact with the community the staff are always cheerful and chatty to the service users. my eye exam was carried out in a calm and stress free manner Thank you guys for a kind, respectful thoughtful service.
Ruth Barbara Gates
Ruth Barbara GatesCare Home Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
As a care manager we have been using Templeman Opticians for many years. Today I had my own eyes tested. As ever they were friendly, helpful and managed to even help me find a pair of glasses I liked! (Not an easy task). What a wonderful team!!
Aaron Searles
Aaron SearlesCare Manager ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have used Templeman opticians for years now and put my complete faith in them.. my lenses are the best I've ever had and wouldn't have any other type.. cannot fault the advice, the customer service and friendliness I've received over the years from this opticians.. would highly reccomend...
Lesley Young
Lesley YoungNHS Care Staff ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent service, friendly, helpful staff, lovely people. Loved the new digital varifocals, so pleased with our new glasses ! Very pleased we found Templeman Opticians. Nevermind Specsavers, go to Templemans!!! Also helped reglaze my old frames, very happy with them. Wouldn't go anywhere else now xxx
Carole Fowler
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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.