Applying for Spectacles

Approval is for a one-year period (twelve [12] months).

Applications for free spectacles can only be made after 12 months from the last prescription’s date e.g. if your last prescription was dated 1/12/22, your next prescription should be dated 2/12/23 or later. 

Process

1. Applicants visit an optometrist for an eyeglass prescription.
2. The doctor’s prescription must be original and written in full on the form entitled ‘PRESCRIPTION FOR FREE SPECTACLES’ of the Department of Health (see picture). The prescription is only available from the optometrist. 

3. The following must be included:
   • A copy of the applicant’s valid Pink Form obtained from the Social Security Dept. Contact details here; OR;
   • A copy of the applicant`s official, valid Schedule V document (all pages), obtained from the POYC (Pharmacy of Your Choice). Contact details here.
   • The applicant’s home address (where a reply will be received) and contact number
   • Expired or incomplete documents are not accepted. 
4. Please note – applications must be posted.
5. The original signed prescription and copies of the Pink Form/Schedule V document should be posted to:
   Entitlement Unit, Ground Floor, Ex-Outpatients Block, St. Luke’s Hospital, G’Mangia Hill, G’Mangia

What will be provided in return?

If the applicant is entitled, they will receive a document by post to inform them where to take their prescription and documents to have their spectacles done.