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Domiciliary optometry — Coventry & the Midlands
Home eye tests, brought to you across the Midlands
NHS-funded and private home eye tests for elderly, housebound and care home residents. GOC-registered, glasses fitted at home, friendly and unhurried.
Why families choose our home visit optician service
- GOC-registered optometrist
- NHS-funded home eye tests available
- Glasses supplied and fitted at home
- Care home and dementia experience
NHS-funded eye tests
Free home sight tests for eligible patients across England.
GOC-registered
Clinical care from a fully qualified, regulated optometrist.
Care home & dementia experience
Calm, unhurried visits adapted to complex care needs.
Glasses fitted at home
Frame range brought to you. NHS optical vouchers accepted.
NHS & private domiciliary eye tests at home
A home eye test — sometimes called a domiciliary eye test — brings professional sight testing directly to your home. Full clinical eye care for individuals, families and care homes across the Midlands. For how visits work, NHS eligibility and what to expect, see our home eye tests guide — the detailed hub for routes, booking and private options.
NHS Home Eye Tests
Free sight tests for patients unable to leave home unaccompanied due to illness or disability.
Private Home Eye Tests
For anyone who prefers the convenience and calm of a home visit. Transparent pricing, no GP referral needed.
Glasses Supplied at Home
Frames brought to you, glazed and fitted in a follow-up visit. NHS optical vouchers accepted.
Care Home Eye Tests
Care home eye tests and optician visits for managers. NHS-funded rounds, dementia-aware, glasses on-site.
Contact Lens Fitting at Home
Initial fitting and aftercare for new and existing contact lens wearers, in your own home.
Eye Conditions Explained
Plain-English guides to dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma and more — clinically reviewed.
Looking for an optician who does home visits?
First Care Optical is a home visit optician service led by a GOC-registered optometrist who visits you at home — no need to travel to a high-street practice. We cover Coventry, Birmingham and the wider Midlands for NHS-funded visits where eligible, and private appointments when you prefer a home visiting optometrist for convenience or peace of mind.
Care designed for the patient, not the practice
A calm, unhurried visit — in the room they know best
Most of our patients are elderly, recovering from surgery, or living with dementia. Visits run at the patient's pace, with portable clinical equipment matched to a high-street examination — and family welcome to sit in.
For care home managers
A complete in-house eye care service for your residents
We run scheduled clinical rounds across the Midlands. We handle NHS paperwork, allow extra time for residents living with dementia, and supply glasses on-site. One conversation books the next 12 months.
- Annual rounds scheduled in advance
- Dementia-aware, unhurried visits
- NHS paperwork handled on your behalf
- Glasses supplied and fitted on-site
- Repairs and follow-ups included
- CQC inspection-ready records
Talk to our care home team
We'll arrange a no-obligation call to discuss resident numbers, scheduling and clinical priorities.
Community talks
Free eye health talks for sheltered housing & care settings
A friendly 30–45 minute “Healthy Vision & Ageing Well” session for your residents — covering falls prevention, common eye conditions and practical everyday tips.
Learn more & bookHome eye tests across Coventry, Birmingham & the Midlands
Coventry-based, Midlands-wide. Postcode-level coverage across every location below.
Home eye tests in Coventry
Home eye tests in Birmingham
Home eye tests in Solihull
Home eye tests in Warwickshire
Home eye tests in Wolverhampton
Home eye tests in Northampton
Home eye tests in Nuneaton
Home eye tests in Staffordshire
Home eye tests in Worcestershire
Home eye tests across the Midlands
Home eye tests UK-wide
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What families say about us
These are genuine comments from Google — we have not edited the wording.
“Excellent eye care service for my dad who is housebound. The entire process was easy, with attentive, caring service, and great after care.”
“Randy has been to visit me three times in my home. He is kind, very caring and thorough with my eye examinations. I can recommend him very highly.”
“Had a home eye test and purchased 2 pairs of glasses from First Care Optical. Very satisfied with the whole process, test was carried out professionally and the reading and varifocal glasses subsequently bought are very good.”
Common questions
Who is eligible for an NHS home eye test?
You may qualify if you are unable to leave home unaccompanied because of a physical or mental illness or disability. We confirm eligibility on your behalf before any visit.
How much does a home eye test cost?
There is no charge for an NHS home eye test if the patient qualifies — that is, when the patient is entitled to an NHS sight test and cannot leave home unaccompanied because of physical or mental illness or disability. Private home eye tests are £75.
How long does the visit take?
Most home eye tests take 40–60 minutes. We allow extra time for patients living with dementia, low vision or complex communication needs.
Do you cover my postcode?
We cover Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the wider Midlands. UK-wide care home contracts are available on request.
Can you supply glasses at home?
Yes. We bring a frame range to the patient, glaze the chosen prescription, then return to fit and adjust the finished glasses in person.
Book a home eye test today
NHS and private home visits across Coventry, Birmingham, the Midlands and beyond. Friendly, GOC-registered care — no high street trip required.