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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:25 pm
by Shining
Today I've been for an eye test, got a free voucher from Sainsbury Nectar points. However, when I was having the test, I was asked the usual health questions and answered yes to diabetes and glaucoma in the family, my brother has both (he has lost both legs and is almost blind and younger than me.) If you have an immediate relative with glaucoma/diabetes you are entitled to a yearly free eye test for health purposes. So I will never have to pay for another sight test. My sight is fine this time but I had no idea this concession existed and have now informed my other brother so he can also get regular free testing now too. The optometrist did say yearly testing was recommended in my case.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:02 pm
by Rainbow
For Glaucoma free eye sight test you have to be over 40 and have a close family member with the condition.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:04 pm
by Shining
yes i am over 40..just..well ok by a few years..she didn't stipulate that part but I was unaware of any of this until today so may help someone else
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:51 pm
by vickir
Thats great to know, My company have to provide vouchers for free eye tests as i spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:40 pm
by pixie
My works pays for the eyetest and £30 towards the lenses. I only found out when I asked!
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:16 pm
by Shining
We could get a free eye test but the college I work for but we have to go to an optician they say which is situated where the main campus is, which is why I thought I'd try the free voucher from Sainsburys and so glad I did as I now know I can have a free yearly eye test