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 Manchester
FREE NHS home eye tests across Manchester
A qualified mobile optician brings a full NHS eye examination to your Manchester home — across Didsbury, Chorlton, Salford, Stockport, Trafford and the wider Greater Manchester area.
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100% FREE NHS Eye Tests*
Manchester home visits
Where we visit in Manchester
Familiar names, friendly faces
We regularly visit Didsbury, Chorlton, Salford, Stockport and Trafford — and most postcodes across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester.
- Didsbury
- Chorlton
- Withington
- Fallowfield
- Levenshulme
- Whalley Range
- Old Trafford
- Hulme
- Ancoats
- Ardwick
- Salford
- Eccles
- Worsley
- Prestwich
- Whitefield
- Stockport
- Cheadle
- Heaton Moor
- Trafford
- Sale
- Altrincham
- Tameside
- Oldham
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Bolton
What's included
Everything you'd get at a high-street optician — brought to your Manchester 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 Manchester
Care homes, private homes and supported living
We work with families and Manchester 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 Manchester 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
Manchester questions answered
Home eye tests in Manchester — FAQs
Which parts of Greater Manchester do you visit?
We cover Manchester city and the wider Greater Manchester area — including Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan and Bolton. Call 0800 654 6934 if you'd like us to confirm your postcode.
Can you visit my elderly parent at home in Manchester?
Yes. If your parent can't leave home unaccompanied because of age, mobility or a long-term condition, they likely qualify for a free NHS home eye test. We're experienced with dementia and sensory needs and work at the patient's pace — usually 30–45 minutes.
Do you arrange care home visits in Manchester?
Yes. We visit care, nursing and supported living homes across Greater Manchester. Whole-home or individual visits can be arranged directly with the home manager, with minimal disruption to the daily routine.
Book your home eye test in Manchester
Send us your details and we'll arrange a FREE NHS visit anywhere in Manchester at a time that suits you.
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0800 654 6934