Discover our practices
Our Practices span a variety of areas within Birmingham, please click on a practice below to learn more
Bansal Opticians | HandsworthCape Opticians | Smethwick
Onkar Eye Care Opticians | Saltley
Onkar Eye Society Opticians | Moseley
NHS funded eye examinations
You are entitled to free NHS eye examinations if you are:
- Aged under 16
- Aged 16, 17 or 18 and in full time education
- Aged over 60
- Diagnosed with glaucoma
- Aged over 40 and the parent, sibling or child of a person with glaucoma
- Prescribed complex lenses
- Registered blind or partially sighted
You are entitled to free NHS eye examinations and help towards the cost of glasses if you receive/are:
- Income Support (Is)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA-IB)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA-IR)
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance
- Named on a valid HC2 Certificate
- A prisoner on leave
Eyecare for everyone
We offer Eyecare services for everyone, book an appointment if any of the below applies:
• You have urgent eye problem such as red eye, painful eye, flashes of lights, floaters
• You have been referred via 111 or GP or Hospital for eye problem
• You have noticed marked changes in your vision
• You have problems with your glasses or need a replacement
• You have any other concerns about your eye health
• You have been sent a reminder for a routine eye examination.
Children’s Sight Test
Remember, if your child is under 16, or if they are aged 16, 17 or 18, and in full time education, they are eligible to have an NHS-funded eye examination.Your child can never be too young to have their eyes checked!
