Specsavers Chelsea
Information last checked against Specsavers's own website: November 2026
We don't currently have a Specsavers practice listed in Chelsea. The nearest Specsavers locations we list are below, along with other opticians in Chelsea you can book direct.
Nearest Specsavers locations
Specsavers opens and closes practices from time to time, so check the Specsavers website for the latest list.
How to book an eye test in Chelsea
Enter your postcode on eyetest.co.uk to find opticians near you, then book direct with the optician. Where we can show appointment availability, we do.
Opticians in Chelsea
Find them near SW3 4UT and book direct.
- Boots Opticians ChelseaFree NHS / From £29.95 private
- Vision Express ChelseaFree NHS / £30 private (OCT included)
- Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care ChelseaFree NHS / From £39 private
- Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care ChelseaFree NHS / £30 private
- Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists ChelseaFree NHS / Advanced £64 (OCT)
- Optical Express ChelseaFree NHS / From £25 private
- Ace & Tate ChelseaFree with glasses / £25 refunded as a gift code
- Jimmy Fairly ChelseaFree with a frame / £25 redeemable
Eye test prices at Specsavers
| Service | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| NHS-funded eye testIn England you qualify for a free NHS sight test if you are under 16, aged 16 to 18 and in full-time education, aged 60 or over, or meet other criteria such as having diabetes or glaucoma, being at risk of glaucoma, being registered sight impaired, or receiving certain benefits. In Scotland, NHS eye examinations are free for everyone. Let the store know you qualify when you book, and bring proof to your appointment. | Free (if eligible) | Ask your store |
| Private eye test (comprehensive)Specsavers' standard eye test for anyone who does not qualify for an NHS-funded test. It includes a discussion of your history and symptoms, pre-tests such as the air-puff eye pressure check, a vision test with a letter chart to work out your prescription, and a detailed check of the health of your eyes. Specsavers says a routine test costs £25, though some stores charge less and promotional vouchers are sometimes available. | £20 to £25 | Ask your store |
| OCT scanAn add-on to your eye test. OCT (optical coherence tomography) is a 3D scan of the back of the eye that looks beneath the surface of the retina, and Specsavers says it can help spot signs of conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy up to four years earlier than traditional methods. Not every store offers it, so check with your local store when you book. | Up to £10 extra in most stores (may vary in Scotland) | A few seconds (on top of your eye test) |
| Home eye testFor people who cannot leave home unaccompanied because of a physical or mental illness or disability, including care home residents. A visiting optometrist carries out a full eye test with portable equipment and brings a selection of frames. Glasses are made to your prescription and should be ready within 21 days, then delivered and fitted at home. Most glasses sales on a home visit carry a £30 non-refundable home visit fee, which does not apply to the free NHS eye test itself or to fully funded NHS glasses. | Free (if NHS-eligible) / £60 private | Ask when you book |
| Hearing testA free hearing check with an audiologist at participating stores, with no obligation to buy a hearing aid. The audiologist examines your ear canals and eardrums with a small camera, then plays sounds at different pitches to measure the quietest sounds you can hear. If you qualify for NHS hearing aids in an area where Specsavers provides NHS hearing services, the test, two digital hearing aids and aftercare are free. | Free | Around an hour for a first appointment |
| Children's eye testChildren under 16 qualify for a free NHS-funded eye test, and Specsavers recommends children have one every year as their eyes develop. You can book a child's test online, or call your local store to book a family appointment so an adult and child are seen together. | Free (NHS-funded) | Ask your store |
| Corporate eyecareIf your employer is registered with Specsavers' corporate eyecare scheme, you can use an employer voucher for an eye test. The scheme covers screen users, company drivers and industrial roles, including prescription safety glasses. | Covered by employer voucher | Ask your store |
Prices are the same as on Specsavers's own website when we checked in November 2026, and may vary by store. Specsavers eye test price and full details
What we like about Specsavers
- Clear published pricing: a routine eye test is £20 to £25, and an OCT scan is up to £10 extra in most stores
- Free NHS-funded eye tests for anyone who qualifies, and free eye examinations for everyone in Scotland
- Free hearing tests with no obligation to buy
- Home eye tests for people who cannot leave home unaccompanied
- More than 900 UK locations, so most people have a store nearby
Free NHS eye tests in Chelsea
In England, NHS eye tests are free for eligible groups, including children under 16, young people aged 16 to 18 in full-time education, people aged 60 or over, people with diabetes or glaucoma and people on certain benefits.
Your NHS entitlement is the same at any optician that offers NHS sight tests, so you can use it at Specsavers or at another optician in Chelsea, Greater London. Tell the optician when you book and bring proof of entitlement if you have it. Who gets a free eye test
What happens at an eye test
An eye test checks how well you see and the health of your eyes. The optometrist will usually ask about your health and any symptoms, check your vision and prescription, and look at the front and back of your eyes. Many opticians also measure the pressure in your eyes and offer extra scans such as OCT.
Bring your current glasses or contact lenses, a list of any medicines you take and proof of NHS entitlement if you have it. Afterwards you will be given your prescription, which you can use at any optician.
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