If you paid for a sight test, glasses, or contact lenses before finding out you were entitled, you may be able to claim a refund.
Refunds must be claimed within 3 months of the date you made payment.
If you're paying optical charges in instalments, you can claim a refund after you've paid the value of your optical voucher. Speak to your optician if you do not know the value of your optical voucher.
If you're under age 16, you must speak to your optician to claim a refund.
Follow the guidance for if you live in:
Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs and apply online.
England
Download, print, and return an HC5 refund form with your original receipt and optical prescription.
The HC5 form tells you where to send it.
To claim a refund of optical charges paid online, print and send the payment invoice with your HC5 and optical prescription.
Scotland
Download, print and return an HC5 refund form with your original receipt and optical prescription.
The HC5 form tells you where to send it.
To claim a refund of optical charges paid online, print and send the payment invoice with your HC5 and optical prescription.
If you cannot print this form, contact Practitioner Services on 0131 275 6386.
Wales
Order an HC5 by calling 0345 603 1108.
The HC5 form tells you where to send it.
You cannot claim a refund of glasses or contact lenses bought online.
Northern Ireland
Complete an HC5 form.
You can get the form in person from your Social Security Office or Job and Benefits Office.
The HC5 form tells you where to send it.