Asda Opticians (Thornaby)
NHS & Private
Asda, Allensway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9EN
Boots Opticians (Stockton)
NHS & Private
Unit 15 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1RG
Henderson Opticians (Stockton)
NHS & Private
4 Bishopton Lane, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 2AA
Henderson Opticians (Yarm)
NHS & Private
Winpenny House, 135-137 High Street, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9AY
Hepworth Opticians
NHS & Private
26 Myton Road, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0WA
McCormick & Gorman Opticians (Billingham)
NHS & Private
126 Queensway, Stockton-on-Tees TS23 2NT
Mellis Eyecare (Thornaby)
NHS & Private
Thornaby Medical Centre, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0DD
Specsavers (Stockton)
NHS & Private
49-51 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1RG
Vision Express (Stockton)
NHS & Private
29 Wellington Square, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1RH
Vision Express (Yarm)
NHS & Private
64 High Street, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees TS15 9AH
T D Morton (Thornaby)
NHS & Private
6 St Peters House, Pavilion Shopping Centre, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 9FF
Eye & Vision clinics in Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
HealthWise lists 11 eye & vision clinics in Stockton-on-Tees, across 4 postcode areas including TS17, TS18, TS15, TS23. 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: 11 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- TS17: 4 clinics
- TS18: 4 clinics
- TS15: 2 clinics
- TS23: 1 clinic
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Stockton-on-Tees, browse the full Stockton-on-Tees directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 11 eye & vision clinics in Stockton-on-Tees, in postcode areas including TS17, TS18, TS15.
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.