Discover Potential Eye Conditions: Your Personalized Eye Health Search Tool

Welcome to our intuitive Eye Health Search Tool, designed to help you understand your eye-related symptoms better.

By inputting your specific signs and symptoms, you'll receive a curated list of potential eye conditions.

Each result provides detailed information about the condition, including its symptoms, causes, and possible treatment approaches.

Our tool is here to guide you in the right direction for your eye health journey.

If you cannot find the answer you are looking for. Please do not hesitate to contact our optical team using facebook messenger by clicking on the chat icon. Our optical team will happily guide you in the right direction

Important Note: If you're experiencing severe or sudden eye problems, please seek immediate professional medical assistance. This tool is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

It is important to have regular eye tests to ensure the eyes are heathy and you can see clearly.

There are lots of eye conditions that can develop without a person realising and can sometimes lead to permanent vision loss. Some forms of vision loss can lead to falls, and loss of independence in the home.

The sad truth is that in most cases the vision loss could be avoided just by having regular eye tests.

Don’t leave it until it is too late! Have yourself seen by one of caring and professional optometrist today.

What is a Mobile Optician?

A mobile optician is a qualified eye care professional who offers eye exams in the comfort of your own home. Our optometrists are equipped with portable eye exam equipment, allowing them to provide a comprehensive eye test.

Benefits of a Mobile Optician

1.Convenient:

We save you time and effort by comming to you.

2.Comfortable:

Have your eye exam in the comfort of your own home, reducing anxiety and stress.

3.Accessible:

We make the best possible eye care accessible to all.

4.Time-saving:

By having the eye exam in your home, you can save time and get back to your daily routine more quickly.

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About Home Eye Care

Have your eyes examined by our experienced and caring opticians, who have over a decade of experience delivering eye care in the home. We keep to the same high standards that you would expect from your local high street opticians.

We maintain our high standards by using specialist mobile testing equipment that is home-friendly. So you can be certain to receive eye care to the same professional standard, if not better, in the comfort of your own home.

Often, the travel to an high street optician can be more expensive and arduous than the eye test itself. Hence, why we are here to help you or someone you care for.

We pride ourselves on safety, and so our opticians always travel with PPE equipment in the case of vulnerable patients.

Looking after the eyes is important, since uncorrected vision is one of the major causes of accidents around the home. To find out more click below.

Free Home Eye Care

Free Eye Test for over 60s, or if you have a disability

Many individuals over the age of 60 are eligible for a free eye test through the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. With a mobile optician like us, you can receive a free eye test in the comfort of your own home.

Do you qualify for NHS funding.  If you do, then the Home Eye Care Assessment would be free.  In some cases, you may also be eligible for help towards the cost of glasses..

Our Lenses and Frames

Our opticians always travel with a range of frames. So we are sure to have a pair of frames that will suit you.

Our range of spectacles are specifically chosen to suit all face-shape, style and budget.

We are able to provide a complete range of lenses from standard single vision lenses or thin enhanced varifocal lenses. We can also provide lenses with a tint, polarised or as reactions.

Check if you qualify for NHS Funding

NHS Funded Eye Care

We provide home eye care for those that struggle to attend an opticians without help due to a physical or mental disability. You will qualify for a FREE home eye care visit funded by the NHS, if you can say yes to one of the following,

  • Age 60 or over

  • ​Registered blind or partially sighted

  • ​Diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma

  • ​Considered to be at risk of glaucoma, as advised by an optician

  • ​Aged 40 or over and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma

  • ​Receiving Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

  • ​Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

  • ​On a low income and named on a valid HC2 (full help) or HC3 (partial help) certificate

  • ​Eligible for an NHS Complex Lens Voucher (our optician will advise on the entitlement)

NHS Optical Voucher

If you qualify for FREE home eye care, then you may also qualify for help towards the cost of glasses, if you can say yes to one for the following,

  • Are eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher

  • ​Receive Income Support

  • ​Receive Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not Contribution-based)

  • ​Receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

  • ​Receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution)

  • ​Are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate

  • ​Are named on a valid NHS Certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)

What our client say about Home Eye Care

  • Sandra Bishop

    I am a person in a vulnerable age group so I contacted First optical to arrange to have eyes tested at home instead of going in town to an opticians so pleased I did Randy Bains First optical ceo came to do the test arrived on time as arranged appointment it was very straight forward and in my opinion took the time to do the test properly. I had previously sent an email photo of the type of frames I liked, he had brought several frames for me to try the first pair I tried were a pair of glasses i’d sent a picture of so pleased I did the company had ordered them in for me very impressed they were perfect. Overall the experience was excellent and paid very fair price so would recommend First optical. Looking forward to my new glasses arriving.

  • Peter Kelly

    Very happy with the work you have done.

  • Graham Jones

    I had to book a eye test for my great auntie who is 95, and is house bound due to covid-19, and none of the local opticians was able to help, but when I rang First Care Optical, they were able to see her within a quick time period and gave some amazing service! Would highly recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, so long as the eye test was done recently, then we can supply you with prescription glasses.   However, we generally advise that if your current prescription is over 6 months old, then it is best to have a new eye test done so that any possible changes in your vision can be allowed for.

  • After the eye test has be done, we try to deliver glasses 2-3 weeks after being ordered.

  • If you struggle to attend an opticians without help, then you may qualify for an eye test at home.  To find out the criteria call 07854401178.

  • Unless, you struggle with attending an opticians without help, you will not qualify for an NHS funded eye test.  However, we will be happy to arrange a private eye test at home for you.  The fee for a private eye test at home is £45.

If you have any unanswered question, please do not hesitate to call us 07854401178

Eye Health and Mobile Opticians

Our Mobile opticians can provide comprehensive eye exams that include vision testing, as well as assessments for common eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. They can also provide advice on eye health and wellness, as well as recommend the best options for vision correction, such as glasses or contact lenses.

Getting an Eye Exam with our Mobile Optician

To schedule a mobile eye exam, simply contact our optometrist or mobile eye examination service and book an appointment at a time that is convenient for you. On the day of the exam, our optometrist will arrive at your home with all of the necessary equipment to perform a comprehensive eye exam.

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