How to get an eye test

How to get an eye test

Eye tests can be conducted at high-street opticians like Boots or Specsavers for anything between £20 and £30. Many of them offer free NHS-funded eye tests, if you are eligible for them. You can book an appointment directly with an optician of your choice.

For extra £10- £15, you can get an OCT scan (optical coherence tomography), which helps identify various eye conditions and diseases like:

  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Detached retina
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • Macular hole

If you have problems with your vision, an eye test with an OCT scan may be the first thing your GP would recommend before referring you to further specialist care.