Camden Opticians do not provide a home service and only perform eye tests in the clinic
Simply click the ‘Request An Appointment Button’ below and fill out the contact form or call 020 7383 3838 to see an Optician.
During your nhs eyesight appointment your expert Optician will perform a variety of tests using the latest technology. They will check your eye health as well as looking for other non eye related health conditions too such as diabetes
After your tests your Optician will talk through your results and explain what they mean. If required you can order your new glasses or take home your contact lenses the very same day.
UK residents are eligible for an NHS-funded eye test if they meet certain criteria. Find out who qualifies or doesn’t qualify using the information below.
Scottish residents aged between 16 and 60 can have an NHS-funded eye examination every two years, if required. This provision only applies to eye examinations conducted in Scotland. In the Isle of Man, eye tests are free to anyone on the IOM NHS.
You’re entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
You’re also entitled if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you’re under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
If you’re entitled to or named on:
People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help with the cost of a private sight test.
Unfortunately, if you only receive the following, you are not entitled to a free NHS-funded eyesight test
NHS staff are not automatically entitled to this NHS-funded eye test either.
Unsure on whether or not you qualify? If so call Call 020 7383 3838 or visit your local clinic to speak to one of our friendly members of staff who will answer any questions you have
Our story began over 30 years ago when the doors of Camden Contact Lens Centre first opened in 1985. Situated in the heart of North-West London, Camden Contact Lens Centre quickly earnt a reputation as an independent optician dedicated to providing professional advice and unparalleled eye care solutions to patients across the world.
Our loyal customers have grown up with us over the years and cite our highly qualified team of experienced professionals as one of the main reasons they continue to visit us and recommend us to friends and family.
Based in the heart of Hampstead village you will find Miltons Eyecare, an independent practice with almost 40 years of experience. Milton’s was founded by Edwin Milton Levey, a renowned South African optometrist in 1978.
The practice caters for all aspects of optometry and specialises in advanced contact lens care including Keratoconus and Ortho-Keratology. The Practice also has expertise in aviation and paediatric optometry.
32-36 Camden High Street,
Camden, London, NW1 0JH
38 Heath Street,
Hampstead, London, NW3 6TE