Who gets a free eye test?

  • Children & teens

    Free for all under 16s and under 19s in full-time education, plus free NHS glasses from our children's range.

  • Over 60s

    Free for everyone aged 60 or over.

  • Benefits & health conditions

    Free if you have diabetes or glaucoma. Free, with an NHS voucher towards glasses, if you get benefits such as Universal Credit (within the earnings limits), Income Support or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit.

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Why patients choose Direct Vision Sheldon

  • Right inside Pan Pharmacy

    Collecting a prescription? Have your eyes checked in the same visit. We're inside Pan Pharmacy on Church Road.

  • Proper appointments

    Unhurried appointments with an experienced optometrist, not a rushed chain test.

  • Easy to get to

    Free parking in front of Pan Pharmacy. Fully accessible.

Need glasses after your test?

If you get an NHS voucher, choose from our voucher range at no cost. Otherwise, complete glasses start from £59 including lenses, and every second pair is half price.

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Questions

Is the eye test really free?

Yes, if you qualify for an NHS sight test it costs you nothing. If you don't qualify, a private eye test is £30.

Where exactly are you?

Inside Pan Pharmacy, 297–299 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3YH. Free parking is directly outside.

Which areas do you serve?

Patients come to us from Sheldon, Yardley, Acocks Green, Hodge Hill, Stechford, Marston Green, Solihull and the Birmingham Airport area.

What should I bring?

Your current glasses, a list of any medication, and proof of entitlement if it isn't your age, such as a benefits letter or HC2 certificate.

Visit us in Sheldon

Direct Vision Opticians, inside Pan Pharmacy, 297–299 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3YH
0121 742 9599

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