Newmedica Community Ophthalmology Service
Private CQC: Good
London House, Ipswich IP2 0EE
A J Rawling Opticians
NHS & Private
14 Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3DB
Boots Opticians - Tavern Street
NHS & Private
5 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA
Eyecare Opticians (Peter Gerber Eyecare)
NHS & Private
341 Norwich Road, Ipswich IP1 4HA
Kite Opticians
NHS & Private
38 Berners Street, Ipswich IP1 3LU
Observatory the Opticians
NHS & Private
8 Queen Street, Ipswich IP1 1SS
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Ipswich
NHS & Private
23-25 Eastgate Shopping Centre, Carr Street, Ipswich IP4 1HA
Vision Express Opticians - Ipswich
NHS & Private
18 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AY
Vision Express Opticians at Tesco - Ipswich
NHS & Private
Tesco Extra, 42 London Road, Copdock Interchange, Ipswich IP8 3TS
Armstrong & North Ltd
NHS & Private
36 Carr Street, Ipswich IP4 1EN
Eyedeal Opticians
NHS & Private
20 Carr Street, Ipswich IP4 1EJ
H E Kersey Opticians
NHS & Private
22 Tacket Street, Ipswich IP4 1BA
Primesight Opticians
NHS & Private
432 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4EL
R H Jeffery & Associates
NHS & Private
28 Anglesea Road, Ipswich IP1 3PP
Eye & Vision clinics in Ipswich at a glance
HealthWise lists 14 eye & vision clinics in Ipswich, across 4 postcode areas including IP1, IP4, IP2, IP8. 1 is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The others are listed from their own websites and professional registers.
CQC ratings
Of these, 1 rated Good, and 13 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 27 September 2022. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 1 private, 13 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- IP1: 7 clinics
- IP4: 5 clinics
- IP2: 1 clinic
- IP8: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Newmedica Community Ophthalmology Service: CQC Good, Private
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Ipswich, browse the full Ipswich directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 14 eye & vision clinics in Ipswich, in postcode areas including IP1, IP4, IP2. 1 are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Good, and 13 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 13 listed clinics offer NHS care, 13 of them alongside private treatment. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
NHS-funded sight tests are available to certain groups, including children, people aged 60 and over, and those on qualifying benefits or with conditions such as diabetes or glaucoma. Others pay privately. Ask the optician whether you qualify.
Many people should have a sight test about every two years, but your optometrist may recommend more frequent tests depending on your age, eye health and any conditions. Regular tests can also detect early signs of eye and general health problems.
Yes. Optometrists and dispensing opticians are registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). Eye surgeons are doctors registered with the GMC, and clinics performing eye surgery in England are also registered with the Care Quality Commission.