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Why Leave Home When Your Eye Doctor Can Come to You?

Struggling to find time for an eye exam? Have mobility challenges that make traveling difficult?

Templeman Opticians brings the eye clinic to your doorstep, offering convenient and comprehensive home eye tests in Rayleigh, Basildon, and Southend-on-Sea.

The Benefits of Home Eye Tests

  • Comfort & Convenience: We understand that visiting a clinic isn’t always easy. With home eye tests, you can skip the commute, waiting rooms, and unfamiliar environments.
  • Personalized Care: Our experienced optometrists provide one-on-one attention, tailoring your eye exam to your specific needs and concerns.
  • Comprehensive Exams: We utilize state-of-the-art portable equipment to perform thorough eye exams, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
  • Ideal for Seniors: Home eye tests are especially beneficial for older adults who may have difficulty leaving their homes or who prefer the comfort and familiarity of their own environment.
  • NHS-Funded: Many individuals are eligible for NHS-funded home eye tests, making essential eye care accessible and affordable.
 

What to Expect During Your Home Eye Test

  1. Easy Booking: Scheduling your home eye test is simple. Call us at 01268 777729 or visit our website at templeman-opticians.com to book an appointment.
  1. Professional Visit: Our friendly optometrist will arrive at your home at the scheduled time, equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment.
  1. Comprehensive Exam: We’ll conduct a thorough eye exam, including tests for visual acuity, eye pressure, peripheral vision, and overall eye health.
  1. Personalized Recommendations: Based on your results, we’ll discuss the best options for glasses, contact lenses, or any other vision correction needs you may have.

Ready to experience the convenience and personalized care of a home eye test? Call us at 01268 777729 or book online today. 

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Templeman Opticians offers convenient and comprehensive home eye exams for seniors in Essex. Experience personalized care, NHS-funded options, and a wide selection of eyewear. Book your appointment today!

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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Book Your Home Eye Test Today

At Templeman Opticians, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone in Essex has access to top-quality eye care. Our home eye test service is designed to provide convenience, comfort, and comprehensive care right at your doorstep. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the best in home eye care. 

Any questions please call 01268 777729 

Warm regards, Wendy Templeman

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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.