Domiciliary optometry — Coventry & 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.
Free home sight tests for eligible patients across England.
Clinical care from a fully qualified, regulated optometrist.
Calm, unhurried visits adapted to complex care needs.
Frame range brought to you. NHS optical vouchers accepted.
Full clinical eye care in the comfort of home — for individuals, families and care homes across the Midlands. Start with our home eye tests hub for NHS and private routes, eligibility and what to expect.
Free sight tests for patients unable to leave home unaccompanied due to illness or disability.
For anyone who prefers the convenience and calm of a home visit. Transparent pricing, no GP referral needed.
Frames brought to you, glazed and fitted in a follow-up visit. NHS optical vouchers accepted.
Care home eye tests and optician visits for managers. NHS-funded rounds, dementia-aware, glasses on-site.
Initial fitting and aftercare for new and existing contact lens wearers, in your own home.
Plain-English guides to dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma and more — clinically reviewed.
Care designed for the patient, not the practice
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
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.
We'll arrange a no-obligation call to discuss resident numbers, scheduling and clinical priorities.
Community talks
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 & bookCoventry-based, Midlands-wide. Postcode-level coverage across every location below.
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“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.”
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.
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.
Most home eye tests take 40–60 minutes. We allow extra time for patients living with dementia, low vision or complex communication needs.
We cover Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the wider Midlands. UK-wide care home contracts are available on request.
Yes. We bring a frame range to the patient, glaze the chosen prescription, then return to fit and adjust the finished glasses in person.
NHS and private home visits across Coventry, Birmingham, the Midlands and beyond. Friendly, GOC-registered care — no high street trip required.
