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Why More Elderly People Are Choosing Home Eye Tests In 2026

  • Writer: mohammedtirmazi
    mohammedtirmazi
  • May 10
  • 2 min read

For many elderly and housebound patients, getting to the optician is no longer simple. Mobility issues, dementia, poor weather, transport difficulties and long waiting times can all make visiting the high street stressful.

That’s why more families across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Yorkshire are now choosing professional home eye tests from ClearSight Domiciliary.


Clearsight domiciliary performing eye test at home

What Is A Home Eye Test?

A home eye test is a full professional sight test carried out in the comfort of your own home or care home using modern portable equipment. At ClearSight Domiciliary, we bring high-street quality eyecare directly to you.

Our domiciliary eye examinations include:

  • Full sight testing

  • Prescription checks

  • Cataract and eye health assessments

  • Glaucoma screening checks

  • NHS eligibility checks

  • Spectacle advice and fitting


Who Can Benefit From A Home Eye Test?

Home eye tests are ideal for:

  • Housebound patients

  • Elderly patients struggling with mobility

  • Care home residents

  • Dementia patients

  • Patients with Parkinson’s or stroke history

  • Individuals struggling to travel independently

Many patients may also qualify for a FREE NHS-funded home eye test.


Clearsight Domiciliary eye test equipment


Modern Spectacles For Every Budget

At ClearSight Domiciliary, we offer a wide range of NHS and private spectacles to suit all budgets and styles. From lightweight frames to modern premium options, our clinicians help patients choose spectacles that are comfortable, practical and suitable for everyday life.

We also provide:

  • Labelled spectacle cases

  • Engraved spectacles

  • Fast delivery

  • Home fitting appointments


Why Families Prefer ClearSight Domiciliary

Families often tell us they prefer home eye care because it removes the stress of travelling while allowing loved ones to remain calm and comfortable in familiar surroundings.

Our team focuses on:

  • One-to-one care

  • Dementia-friendly eye care

  • Modern portable equipment

  • Flexible appointments

  • Friendly professional support


Areas We Cover

ClearSight Domiciliary provides home eye tests across:

  • Manchester

  • Bolton

  • Salford

  • Wigan

  • Blackpool

  • Preston

  • Lancaster

  • Wirral

  • Southport

  • Leeds

  • Sheffield

  • Huddersfield

  • Chester

  • Wilmslow

  • Stockport


You can also browse our dedicated location pages:



Book A Home Eye Test

If you or a loved one are struggling to attend the optician, ClearSight Domiciliary can help.

Call us on 0333 3355350 or visit www.clearsightdomiciliary.co.uk to arrange a professional home eye test.

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