In some cases, the NHS will also give an optical voucher towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses. For more information about whether you are eligible for an NHS sight test please click on the link below. MORE INFORMATION BOOK YOUR EYE EXAMINATION...
1951, a person of 16 years of age and over, and a child in certain circumstances, will be required to pay towards the cost of glasses – (i) a sum of d1 per pair (or 10s if one lens only is supplied) and (ii) the whole cost of the National Health Service frames he selects....