Home eye tests
If getting to a practice is difficult, a domiciliary visit may be a more suitable way to access eyecare. Talk to us about your circumstances and local availability.
Tell the team where you are and who the visit is for. Discuss accessibility, communication and support needs, whether a family member or carer will be present, and eligibility and costs. The team will confirm arrangements before a visit is booked.
Have your current glasses available and, if possible, details of previous eyecare. The team can advise what else is useful to have ready. A comfortable space and a familiar support person can help; any specific arrangements can be discussed in advance.
The optometrist will ask about your vision, assess your eyes using portable equipment and discuss the findings. The approach will take account of the person’s needs and circumstances. There is time to ask questions about what happens next.
If glasses are recommended, the team can discuss frames, lenses, fitting and costs. They will explain any further assessment, referral or follow-up recommended by the optometrist and help coordinate the next steps.
Before you book
NHS funding depends on eligibility and the circumstances of the visit. The team will confirm what applies to you — there is no automatic guarantee of a free test or glasses.
AU Eyecare brings eye examinations to people in their own homes and supported-care settings. Contact the team to discuss your circumstances, whether a home visit is appropriate and availability in your area.
NHS support may be available depending on eligibility and the circumstances of a home visit. A spectacle voucher may contribute towards glasses for eligible people. The team will confirm eligibility and any costs before you decide; free tests or glasses are not guaranteed.
The optometrist discusses your vision and needs, examines your eyes using portable equipment and explains the findings and next steps. You can discuss glasses, practical support and any follow-up that may be needed.
You can ask a family member or carer to support you during the visit. Let the team know about communication or accessibility needs when arranging the appointment, so these can be considered in advance.
A conversation is a good place to start
For yourself, someone you care for, or your care home.
