Persons who are over the age of 60, and who are physically or mentally disabled are eligible for a free home eye examination. Templeman Opticians provide a wide range of spectacles and lens options.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for a free NHS eye test, please see our eligibility page.
Your home eye test will last for around 40 minutes. Once your prescription has been determined, we’re able to offer tailor made solutions.
The client’s home is easily transformed into a consulting room, allowing our visiting Optometrist to perform a full and comprehensive eye test at home.
We carry out thorough eye health checks on all clients, including spectacle prescription, screening for Glaucoma, Cataract, Macula Degeneration, as well as systematic disorders such as Diabetes and blood pressure.
In order for you to receive a personal and professional service, we aim to:
Your optometrist will bring a selection of new frames, in a range of styles and prices, for you to try on. If you don’t find a style that you like or that suits your budget, don’t be afraid to ask if you can see some more.
If you have old frames that you’d like to use again ask the optometrist to inspect them to see if they’re still suitable. Always ask for a statement of the exact cost of the frames and lenses before agreeing to go ahead with the order.
You may be entitled to help with the cost of NHS glasses so remember to ask the optometrist about this.
When your spectacles are ready the optometrist will contact you again to arrange delivery. The person who delivers your glasses should make sure they fit you comfortably.
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.
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.
and you fall into one of the categories for a free NHS sight test listed below:
or you (or your partner) are receiving the following benefits or credits:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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):
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.
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:
*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.
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.
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
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):
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.
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:
*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.
