Find a store Log in Re-order contact lenses Glasses Contact lenses Eye health Hearing Home visits Offers Book appointment Free glasses for customers entitled to a full NHS optical voucher Step 1 Check if you are eligible for an NHS optical voucher Step 2 Check what you need to bring as proof Step 3 Visit your nearest Specsavers to obtain your voucher What is an NHS optical voucher? The NHS gives funding towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses, in the form of an NHS optical voucher, to anyone who qualifies (this funding does not apply to everyone). Some people are also eligible for NHS funded eye tests. Find out if this applies to you here. Check your eligibility for an NHS optical voucher You can get an NHS optical voucher to help pay for the cost of glasses or contact lenses if you’re a UK resident and one or more of the following apply to you. Even if you don’t qualify, our glasses start from just £19 and that includes single-vision lenses. Age Income Other 0-15 Receive Income Support Prisoner on leave from prison 16, 17 or 18 and in full‑time education Receive Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (not Contribution-based) Eligible for an NHS complex voucher Receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (not Contribution-based) Receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit Entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate Named on a valid HC2 certificate If you are named on a valid HC3 certificate, you might be able to get partial help towards the cost of your eye test. Ask in store. What to bring as proof you qualify for NHS-funded eyecare You only need to show one of these items, relevant to your circumstances (unless it says otherwise) as proof you qualify for an NHS-funded eye test or an NHS optical voucher for glasses. Proof you qualify Find your local store Need to book an eye test? You’ll find your nearest store here, plus you could be eligible for an NHS-funded eye test, check to see if you qualify here. If you meet the criteria just check what you need to bring along as proof of eligibility, and then you can get your voucher from your nearest store. Book an eye test near you Enter your postcode Benefits of your NHS optical voucher Free glasses using your NHS optical voucher If you choose a pair of glasses from our £19 to £49 ranges, your NHS optical voucher will fully cover the cost so you won’t need to pay anything. All our glasses include standard single-vision, Standard 1.5 bifocal or Standard 1.5 varifocal lenses with a scratch-resistant treatment. OR Use your NHS optical voucher to buy glasses from another range Pay a small ‘top up’, together with your NHS optical voucher to get glasses from the £69 range or above (excluding sunglasses) and we pay the rest. For example, if you pay a £15 top up, you can get a £69 pair of glasses; if you pay £40 top up, you can get a £99 pair of designer glasses. Browse glasses How our offers work with your NHS optical voucher Instead of using your NHS optical voucher to get free glasses from the £19 to £49 ranges, you can alternatively use it as part-payment towards any of these great offers (you just pay the difference between your NHS optical voucher value and the full price of the offer): 2 for 1 glasses from £69 2 for 1 designer glasses 20% off glasses for over 60s 20% off glasses for students Free Reactions Free varifocal lenses Free Thin + Light lenses Free UltraClear SuperClean You can either use your NHS optical voucher with the ‘top up’ prices or with one of our offers but you cannot do both. Our store team can explain how to make your NHS optical voucher go further so you can get the very best value. FAQs Who does not qualify for an NHS optical voucher? How much is an NHS optical voucher worth? How often can you receive an NHS optical voucher for glasses or contact lenses? Can you use your NHS optical voucher to buy glasses or contact lenses at Specsavers if you had your eyes tested elsewhere? Is there NHS funding for optical repairs or replacements? Terms and conditions Cannot be used with other offers. 1.5 standard single-vision lenses or 1.5 Standard bifocal or 1.5 Standard varifocal lenses. Other lenses and Extra Options – additional charge. One pair of complete glasses only. Subject to NHS optical voucher eligibility. Your store visit explained What to expect when you come in for an eye test. Find out more See our offers All the details on our offers including 2 for 1 and free varifocals. Find out more OCT scans and how to book A guide to our advanced eye scanning service. 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