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 the East Midlands
FREE NHS home eye tests across the East Midlands
A qualified mobile optician comes to your home anywhere across Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire — with portable hospital-grade equipment, a selection of frames and a friendly face you can trust.
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100% FREE NHS Eye Tests*
the East Midlands home visits
Where we visit in the East Midlands
Familiar names, friendly faces
We regularly visit Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton and Mansfield — and most postcodes across the East Midlands and the wider East Midlands.
- Derby
- Chesterfield
- Ilkeston
- Long Eaton
- Swadlincote
- Leicester
- Loughborough
- Hinckley
- Melton Mowbray
- Oakham
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Newark
- Worksop
- West Bridgford
- Northampton
- Kettering
- Corby
- Wellingborough
- Daventry
What's included
Everything you'd get at a high-street optician — brought to your the East Midlands 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 the East Midlands
Care homes, private homes and supported living
We work with families and the East Midlands 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 the East Midlands 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
the East Midlands questions answered
Home eye tests in the East Midlands — FAQs
Which East Midlands counties do you cover for home eye tests?
We currently visit patients across Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire. If you live anywhere in these counties — from Derby and Chesterfield to Leicester, Nottingham, Mansfield, Northampton and Kettering — we can almost certainly bring a FREE NHS home eye test to your door. Call 0800 654 6934 to confirm your postcode.
How quickly can I book a home eye test in the East Midlands?
We usually arrange East Midlands home visits within 7–14 days of your call, depending on your postcode and Optometrist availability. Urgent care home visits and patients with sight concerns are prioritised wherever possible.
Is the home eye test free for elderly patients in the East Midlands?
Yes. If you live in the East Midlands and cannot leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability, the NHS covers the full cost of your home eye test. This includes most patients aged 60+ with mobility difficulties, dementia or long-term conditions, plus all residents of registered care and nursing homes.
Book your home eye test in the East Midlands
Send us your details and we'll arrange a FREE NHS visit anywhere in the East Midlands at a time that suits you.
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0800 654 6934