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Free NHS-Funded Home Eye Tests for Over 60s and Those with Mobility or Health Needs

First Care Optical is a Coventry-based domiciliary optometry service providing NHS funded home eye tests, and private home eye tests for patients who are unable to attend a high-street practice.

We primarily serve patients across the Midlands, including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and surrounding areas. UK-wide services are available by arrangement for care homes and organisations.

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👓 Special Offer: New patients get 20% OFF selected frames!

First Care Optical – Coventry-Based Home Eye Tests Across the Midlands

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What to Expect During a Home Visit

When you book with First Care Optical, a fully qualified optometrist comes to your home equipped with portable, professional tools to provide:

  • Comprehensive Eye Examination (NHS or private)

  • Eye health assessment & vision check

  • Selection of stylish frames to try on at home

  • On-the-spot fitting and adjustments

  • Glasses delivered directly to your door

  • Free aftercare & minor repairs if needed

No rushing. No waiting rooms. Just personalised, friendly care in the comfort of your home.

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Lenses & Frames to Suit Every Style and Need

We bring a full selection of stylish frames directly to your home — so you can find the perfect pair without ever stepping outside.

✅ Styles for every face shape, taste, and budget
✅ Comfortable, modern frames — from NHS options to designer looks
✅ Lenses for every lifestyle, including:
 • Standard single-vision
 • Thin, lightweight varifocals
 • Light-reactive, tinted, or polarised lenses for extra comfort

Whether you want practical everyday glasses or a stylish new look, we've got you covered — right from your living room.

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Service Areas

First Care Optical provides home eye tests across the Midlands, including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, West Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas.

👉 Learn more about our Home Eye Tests in the Midlands.

We also support care homes and organisations across the UK by arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. First Care Optical provides NHS-funded home eye tests for eligible patients who are unable to attend a high-street optician due to mobility, health, or care needs.

  • You may be eligible for a free NHS home eye test if you are aged 60 or over, have diabetes or glaucoma, receive certain benefits, are registered as blind or partially sighted, live in a care home, or have mobility issues that make visiting a high-street optician difficult.

  • If you have mobility or health issues that make it difficult to visit a high-street optician, you can arrange a home eye test by contacting First Care Optical directly. We will book a convenient appointment and carry out the eye test in your home.

  • Yes. First Care Optical offers private home eye tests for patients who are not eligible for NHS-funded eye care or who prefer a private service.

  • Yes. Following a home eye test with First Care Optical, prescription glasses can be supplied and delivered directly to your home, removing the need to visit a high-street optician.

  • We offer a wide range of spectacle frames and lenses during home visits, including options suitable for everyday use, reading, and specialist visual needs. Our optician will help you choose frames and lenses that suit your prescription and lifestyle.

  • First Care Optical provides home eye tests across the Midlands, including Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull and Warwickshire. UK-wide home eye test services may also be available by arrangement, particularly for care homes and organisations.

  • Yes. We work with care homes, supported living providers and organisations to deliver domiciliary eye care services for residents and service users, both across the Midlands and UK-wide by arrangement.

  • You can book a home eye test by contacting First Care Optical directly. We will confirm eligibility, discuss your needs, and arrange a suitable appointment time.