Conditions We Help With

Dementia-Friendly Home Eye Tests

Compassionate, patient-centred eye care for people living with dementia — delivered in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Book a Home Eye Test Check NHS Eligibility
Caring optician with elderly dementia patient at home
Dementia-Friendly Care
NHS Contract Provider
Longer Appointments
20+ Years Experience
Home Visits Across London, Herts & Essex
About This Condition

Why Eye Care Matters for People with Dementia

At Almond Eyecare, we specialise in dementia-friendly home eye tests for people who are unable to visit a high street optician. Our experienced domiciliary optician provides professional eye examinations in the comfort of your own home, helping to reduce anxiety and make the experience as relaxed as possible.

With over 20 years of optical experience and more than 10 years providing home eye care, we understand the unique challenges faced by people living with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other cognitive conditions.

Changes in vision can affect confidence, mobility, communication, and independence. Many people living with dementia also develop age-related eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, which can often be treated or managed if detected early.

How Regular Eye Tests Can Help

  • Detect eye conditions early
  • Improve vision and quality of life
  • Reduce the risk of falls
  • Ensure glasses are up to date
  • Support independence for longer
  • Reduce anxiety through familiar surroundings
  • Identify cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration
What We Provide

Our Dementia Eye Care Service Includes

We work closely with families, carers, care homes, and independent living communities to ensure compassionate, personalised eye care.

Comprehensive NHS and private home eye tests

Longer, personalised appointments — never rushed

Cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration assessments

Spectacle dispensing and fitting at home

Hospital referrals where appropriate

Ongoing aftercare and support for families and carers

Family carer supporting elderly patient at home eye test
Why Choose Us

A Calm, Familiar Environment Makes All the Difference

We understand that a clinic or waiting room can feel overwhelming for someone living with dementia. By bringing the eye test to your home, we create a calm, familiar environment where patients feel safe and comfortable.

Our optician, Nital Ruparelia, has over a decade of experience in domiciliary care and is specially trained in dementia-friendly examination techniques — adapting every appointment to the individual's pace and needs.

No travel stress — we come to you
Appointments adapted to individual needs
Family and carers welcome throughout
Free on the NHS if eligible
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Almond Eyecare specialises in dementia-friendly eye examinations. We adapt our approach to suit each individual, ensuring the experience is calm, unhurried, and as comfortable as possible.
If your loved one is housebound, living in a care home, or unable to visit a high street optician due to their condition, they are likely eligible for a fully-funded NHS home eye test. We'll confirm eligibility before the appointment.
Absolutely — we encourage it. Having a familiar face present helps patients feel more comfortable and allows us to gather important information about their vision and eye health.
We allow 45–60 minutes per appointment and never rush. For patients with dementia, we take as long as needed to ensure a thorough and comfortable examination.

Arrange a Dementia-Friendly Home Eye Test

Free on the NHS if eligible. Compassionate care delivered to your door.

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