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Eye Tests
We offer a full range of services, including private, NHS and children’s eye tests.
We also offer services for Minor Eye Conditions, Myopia Management and Glaucoma.
If you have any questions about our services and costs don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Eye Tests
It’s quick and easy to book an eye test with us.
You should have an eye examination at least every two years, or more often if recommended by your optician.
Private Eye Examinations
Our standard private eye examination is 45 minutes (much longer than the average), which allows us time to listen to any concerns you may have, perform a thorough examination of your eyes, explain our findings and advise you on all the options available. We don’t feel this is something that should be rushed.
An eye examination not only checks your vision to see if you need any correction, but also checks the health of your eyes and can even provide an insight into your general health. We can detect signs of health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Our extensive eye test costs just £65 and includes an OCT scan as standard.
NHS Eye Examinations
You qualify for a free NHS-funded sight test if:
- you’re aged under 16
- you’re aged 16, 17 or 18 and are in full-time education
- you’re aged 60 or over
- you’re registered as partially sighted (sight impaired) or blind (severely sight impaired)
- you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
- you’re 40 or over, and your mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter has been diagnosed with glaucoma
- you’ve been advised by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor) that you’re at risk of glaucoma
- you’re a prisoner on leave from prison
- you’re eligible for an NHS complex lens voucher – your optometrist (optician) can advise you about your entitlement
You are also entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
- receive Income Support
- receive Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not Contribution-based)
- receive Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- receive Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
- are awarded Universal Credit
- are entitled to, or named on, a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate
- you are named on a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
- People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.
NHS patients can choose to have an enhanced scan called an OCT scan for just £39
Children’s Eye Examinations
Good eyesight is essential for a child’s development, both academically and socially.
Eye Folk is very child–friendly, and our optometrists are experienced in testing the eyes of children of all ages.
They do not need to be able to read, write or communicate for their eyes to be tested, as we have many ways to check.
All children are eligible for an NHS-funded examination, and a voucher towards spectacles should they need them.
We offer free NHS appointments for children.
Optional OCT scans for children are £15
OCT Scan – Optical Coherence Tomography
An OCT scan is included for all Private patients and is an optional extra for all NHS patients.
An OCT scan allows your Optometrist to view the health of your eyes in greater detail.
It is a simple and non-invasive scan using light to take cross-sectional images of your retina.
Call Us
01303 252345
Reach Us
20 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DZ
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 08.30 - 17.00 Sat 09.00 - 17:00