Let’s get serious for a second—glaucoma is nicknamed the “silent thief of sight.” By the time you notice a problem, you might have already lost some vision. So even if you don’t qualify for a free test, just pay for it. Think of it as a fancy car insurance for your eyeballs. Would you rather lose £25 or lose a chunk of your peripheral vision? Exactly.
Plus, getting tested is not a big deal. They puff air into your eye (which is weird but painless), take pictures of your retina, and maybe put in some drops that make everything blurry for an hour. It’s like a temporary hangover, but without the regret. And you get to wear cool sunglasses afterward.
