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A: Yes the NHS will only pay for you to have a sight test as often as it is needed.  If you attend the eye clinic regularly your glaucoma will be checked there, so there is no need to have your eyes tested yearly by your optometrist. If the consultant or the optometrist feels you still need to be seen more often this will be arranged.

A: Yes. In the UK any close blood relative - a child, parent, brother or sister - who is over the age of 40 - will be able to have a sight test paid for by the NHS. They don't have to bring any proof of your diagnosis.  In Scotland eye examinations are paid for by the NHS for everyone.