Can vouchers be used for glasses?
Vouchers can be used for optometric services, such as eye tests and eye examinations, provided by optometrists enrolled in the scheme. Under the scheme rules, vouchers cannot be used solely to purchase products, for example buying glasses without receiving an optometric service.
So the elder needs to be examined by the optometrist first. If glasses are needed after the examination, ask us what the vouchers can cover.
Who can use them, and how much
- Eligibility
- Aged 65 or above
- Annual amount
- HK$2,000
- Accumulation limit
- HK$8,000
- Optometry cap
- HK$2,000 every two years
- The elder must be aged 65 or above and hold a valid Hong Kong Identity Card or Certificate of Exemption.
- Each year's voucher amount is deposited into the elder's voucher account automatically on 1 January. Unspent amounts carry forward, up to the accumulation limit.
- The voucher amount that can be spent on optometry services is capped at HK$2,000 every two years.
- The optometrist must be registered in Part I of the register and enrolled in the voucher scheme.
Source: the Government's Health Care Voucher website, Eligible Elderly Persons and Annual Voucher Amount and Restrictions in Using Health Care Vouchers (checked October 2026). The Government's latest announcement prevails.
Using vouchers at Nini Optical
- Ask and book Tell us what the elder needs by WhatsApp or phone, and we will explain which services apply.
- Bring the identity card Bring the elder's original Hong Kong Identity Card, which is needed to process the vouchers.
- Examination The optometrist tests the elder's eyes, checks eye health and explains the results.
- Confirm the amount We explain the fee and the voucher amount to be used first, and proceed only with the elder's consent.
Why regular eye tests matter for elders
With age, reading prescriptions change, and conditions such as cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration become more common, often without obvious symptoms early on. Regular checks help find problems early. If something needs treatment, the optometrist will recommend a referral to an eye doctor.
See what the eye test covers, and how getting glasses works.
Health Care Vouchers: frequently asked questions
Can I use vouchers just to buy glasses?
No. Under the scheme rules, vouchers cannot be used solely to purchase products such as glasses. They must be used for optometric services provided by an optometrist.
Is there a limit on using vouchers for eye tests?
Yes. The amount that can be spent on optometry services is capped at HK$2,000 every two years, and cannot exceed the balance in the elder's voucher account.
What do we need to bring?
The elder's original Hong Kong Identity Card. The elder needs to attend in person for the examination and agree to the use of the vouchers.
Do we need an appointment?
We recommend one. Ask us on WhatsApp or by phone which services apply, then book a one-to-one slot.