Eye & Vision in Southampton

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Eye & Vision clinics in Southampton at a glance

HealthWise lists 13 eye & vision clinics in Southampton, across 4 postcode areas including SO14, SO15, SO18, SO17. They are listed from their own websites and professional registers, as not every service of this kind has to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

NHS and private

Where we know how a clinic is funded: 2 private, 11 offering both NHS and private care.

Where they are

  • SO14: 4 clinics
  • SO15: 4 clinics
  • SO18: 3 clinics
  • SO17: 2 clinics

For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Southampton, browse the full Southampton directory.

Last updated: 2026-10-06

Frequently Asked Questions

HealthWise lists 13 eye & vision clinics in Southampton, in postcode areas including SO14, SO15, SO18.
Yes. 11 listed clinics offer NHS care, 11 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.

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