eye tests / glasses after baby - do we have to pay?

[annady]

hello,
i really need to get my eyes tested and will inevitably need to get glasses. i had a baby a few months ago so get free prescriptions, but does anyone know if this extends to eyes tests / specs?
just so i'm not completely clueless when i go into the optician!
thanks in advance,
a x

[trellism]

Sadly, you don't. You probably should, but you don't.

Your employer might give you an eye test voucher though, if you're on maternity leave.

[IdrisTheDragon]

You need to pay. You can often get vouchers for half price/free sight checks in local newspapers though.

[Seona1973]

if you are in scotland they are free anyway