Home Eye Tests in Northampton

First Care Optical provides NHS Funded Home Eye Tests, and Private Home Eye Tests in Northampton, supporting individuals who are unable to attend a high-street optician due to mobility, health, or care needs.

Clinics in Northampton are delivered through scheduled visits, allowing us to support individuals and care settings as part of our wider Midlands Hub service.

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Who Home Eye Tests in Northampton Are For

Our Northampton home eye test service is suitable for:

Older adults

Individuals with mobility difficulties or long-term health conditions

Residents of care homes and supported-living settings

Patients who are housebound or require care at home

Many patients qualify for free NHS-funded home eye tests, including those aged over 60.

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NHS and Private Home Eye Tests in Northampton

Eligible patients in Northampton may qualify for free NHS-funded home eye tests, including those aged over 60 or living with certain medical conditions or disabilities.

We also offer private home eye tests for patients who do not meet NHS eligibility criteria but would still benefit from receiving eye care at home.

What to Expect From a Northampton Home Eye Test

Our optometrist brings all necessary equipment to carry out a full eye examination in your home.

Prescription glasses can be selected during the visit and delivered directly to your Warwickshire address.

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Carehomes and Supported Living in Northampton

We regularly support care homes, supported-living providers, and organisations in Northampton through planned visits to provide coordinated domiciliary clinics.

This includes managing multiple appointments, liaising with care staff and families, and ensuring continuity of eye care for residents.

All services are provided through planned domiciliary visits. Coverage is subject to clinical scheduling and coordination with care homes or families.

Home Eye Tests Across the Midlands

We also provide home eye tests across the Midlands, including Coventry, Birmingham and Solihull.

Learn more about our Home Eye Tests in the Midlands.

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Arrange a home eye test in Northampton

Contact us to discuss individual appointments or coordinated care-home clinics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. First Care Optical provides home eye tests in Northampton through planned domiciliary visits for patients who are unable to attend a high-street optician due to mobility, health, or care needs.

    Our Northampton service operates as part of our wider Midlands Hub, allowing us to support individuals and care settings through scheduled clinics.

  • Patients in Northampton may be eligible for a free NHS-funded home eye test if they are unable to leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental health condition, disability, or reduced mobility.

    This commonly includes:

    • Adults aged 60 and over

    • Housebound patients

    • Residents of care homes or supported-living settings

    • Individuals with long-term health conditions

    Private home eye tests are also available for patients who do not meet NHS eligibility criteria.

  • To arrange a home eye test in Northampton, please contact us by phone or via our website contact form.

    Our team will confirm eligibility, discuss availability, and schedule a planned domiciliary visit at a suitable time for you, your family, or care staff.

  • Yes. If glasses are required following your home eye test in Northampton, we can arrange for prescription glasses to be ordered and delivered directly to your home.

    We also offer follow-up support to help ensure your glasses are comfortable and meet your visual needs.

  • If mobility or health issues make it difficult to attend a high-street optician, you can request a domiciliary eye test in Northampton by contacting us directly.

    We will guide you through the process, confirm eligibility, and arrange a planned home visit. Family members or carers are welcome to be present during the appointment.