Full NHS Eye Examination
A complete sight test and eye health check carried out in your own home using portable hospital-grade equipment.
Home Eye Tests in Bristol
FREE NHS home eye tests across Bristol
A qualified mobile optician brings a full NHS eye examination to your Bristol home — across Clifton, Redland, Bedminster, Henleaze, Fishponds and the wider South West.
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100% FREE NHS Eye Tests*
Bristol home visits
Where we visit in Bristol
Familiar names, friendly faces
We regularly visit Clifton, Redland, Bishopston, Bedminster and Henleaze — and most postcodes across Bristol and the wider South West.
- Clifton
- Redland
- Cotham
- Bishopston
- Montpelier
- St Andrews
- Horfield
- Henleaze
- Westbury-on-Trym
- Stoke Bishop
- Southville
- Bedminster
- Ashton
- Knowle
- Brislington
- Fishponds
- Eastville
- St George
- Kingswood
- Filton
- Bath
- Weston-super-Mare
- South Gloucestershire
What's included
Everything you'd get at a high-street optician — brought to your Bristol home
Eye Health Screening
We check for Diabetes, Glaucoma, Cataracts, AMD and other conditions, with onward referral arranged where needed.
Frames Brought to You
A selection of NHS and private frames brought to your living room — no pressure, no rush.
Written Report & Referrals
A clear written report after every visit, shared with your GP and family where appropriate.
Aftercare at Home
Glasses delivered, fitted and adjusted at home. No need to visit a high-street branch.
Who we visit in Bristol
Care homes, private homes and supported living
We work with families and Bristol care providers to make sure every resident gets the eye care they need — without the journey to a high-street branch.
Private Homes
Patients in their own homes, flats and bungalows across the city.
Care & Nursing Homes
Whole-home or individual visits arranged directly with the manager.
Supported Living
We coordinate with scheme managers and carers to ensure every resident is seen comfortably.
NHS eligibility
Is a free home eye test available to you?
If you live in Bristol and are unable to leave home unaccompanied because of a physical or mental illness or disability, the NHS covers the full cost of a home eye test. Most patients aged 60+ with mobility difficulties, dementia or long-term conditions qualify, as do residents of care and nursing homes.
- 100% free NHS eye examination for eligible patients
- NHS optical voucher toward the cost of glasses where applicable
- Same Optometrist where possible for continuity of care
- DBS-checked, GOC-registered, fully insured
Bristol questions answered
Home eye tests in Bristol — FAQs
Which parts of Bristol and the South West do you cover?
We visit patients across Bristol and the wider South West — including Clifton, Redland, Bishopston, Southville, Bedminster, Knowle, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym, Fishponds and Filton, plus surrounding areas like Bath, Weston-super-Mare and South Gloucestershire. Call 0800 654 6934 to check your postcode.
Can you visit care homes in Bristol?
Yes. We work with care, nursing and supported living homes across Bristol and the South West. Whole-home or individual visits are arranged directly with the home manager, with clear written reports shared with families and GPs.
Is the Bristol home eye test free?
If you live in Bristol and can't leave home unaccompanied because of illness or disability, the NHS covers the full cost of the home eye test. Most patients aged 60+ with mobility difficulties, dementia or long-term conditions qualify, as do care home residents.
Book your home eye test in Bristol
Send us your details and we'll arrange a FREE NHS visit anywhere in Bristol at a time that suits you.
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0800 654 6934