Home Eye Tests Across the Midlands
Professional NHS and private home eye tests carried out in your home or care home for patients who are unable to attend a high-street optician.
First Care Optical is a Coventry-based domiciliary optometry service providing NHS-funded home eye tests and private home eye tests for patients who are unable to attend a high-street practice due to mobility, health, or care needs.
We deliver professional eye care in patients’ own homes and care home settings, ensuring eligible individuals can access high-quality eye examinations and ongoing eye care without the stress of travel. Our service supports housebound patients, older adults, and care-home residents across the Midlands.
Call: 07458 693608
Fully qualified, GOC-registered optometrist providing NHS and private domiciliary eye care.
Trusted Home Eye Test
First Care Optical is a regulated domiciliary optometry provider.
NHS-approved provider
Registered with the General Optical Council (GOC)
Experienced in home and care home eye tests
Trusted by patients, families, and care providers
Our focus is always on patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence.
A home eye test (also known as a domiciliary eye examination) allows a qualified optometrist to visit you at home to carry out a full eye health check and vision assessment.
This service is ideal for patients who are housebound, have mobility difficulties, live in a care home, or have health conditions that make travel difficult.
Our home eye tests follow the same clinical standards as a high-street optician, with the added benefit of being carried out in a familiar, comfortable environment.
✔ NHS-funded home eye tests (for eligible patients)
✔ Private home eye tests (for those not eligible under NHS criteria)
Who Our Home Eye Tests Are For?
Our home eye test service is designed for patients who cannot easily attend a traditional optician, including:
Elderly or housebound individuals
People with mobility or physical disabilities
Patients with long-term health conditions
Residents of care homes or nursing homes
Individuals advised by a GP or healthcare professional to receive a domiciliary eye test
If attending a high-street optician is difficult or impractical, a home eye test may be the most appropriate option.
How a Home Eye Test Works
Book your home eye test by phone or online
We visit your home or care home at a convenient time
Full eye examination using portable professional equipment
Clear explanation of results and advice on eye health
Glasses supplied and delivered if required
We take time with every patient and ensure results are explained clearly to patients and family members where appropriate.
NHS Home Eye Tests
Many patients are entitled to a free NHS home eye test if they meet eligibility criteria.
You may qualify if you:
Are aged 60 or over
Have a medical condition affecting your eyes
Receive certain benefits
Are unable to leave home without assistance
If you are unsure whether you qualify, we can help you check your eligibility.
Care Home & Nursing Home Eye Tests
We work closely with care homes, nursing homes, and supported living facilities to provide regular, reliable home eye tests for residents.
Our care home services include:
Routine eye examinations for residents
Support for patients with dementia or complex needs
Clear communication with care staff and families
Efficient scheduling and continuity of care
Service Areas
Home Eye Tests Near You
We provide home eye tests across the Midlands, including:
Birmingham
Coventry
Solihull
Warwickshire
Wolverhampton
Northampton
How do I arrange a home eye test if I have mobility issues?
If you have mobility issues, difficulty leaving your home, or are housebound, you can arrange a home eye test by contacting us directly. We provide NHS-funded home eye tests and private home eye tests for eligible patients, including those with physical disabilities, long-term health conditions, or reduced mobility.
Supporting home eye test services
Following your home eye test, we can also support with:
Prescription glasses supplied and delivered to your home
Contact lens support for suitable patients
These services are provided as part of a complete home eye test pathway.
Book a Home Eye Test Today
If you or a family member need an eye test at home, we’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A full eye examination carried out in your home by a qualified optometrist.
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Yes. The same clinical standards and checks are followed.
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Many patients are eligible. We can help you check.
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Yes, if required, we can supply and deliver glasses after your test.
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Simply contact us by phone or online to arrange an appointment.