Adcott Opticians
NHS & Private
16a The Cross, Lymm, Warrington WA13 0HU
Boots Opticians - Warrington (Golden Square)
NHS & Private
Unit 35 The Mall, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington WA1 1QP
Crompton Independent Opticians - Culcheth
NHS & Private
6 Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4EG
Crompton Opticians - Golborne
NHS & Private
24 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington WA3 3AD
David Lundstram Eyecare
NHS & Private
45 Sankey Street, Warrington WA1 1SL
Martin Berry Opticians
NHS & Private
33 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6SG
Mullens Opticians
NHS & Private
10 The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 6HW
R A Shaw Opticians
NHS & Private
7 Bold Street, Warrington WA1 1DN
Rosenburgh Opticians
NHS & Private
15 Honiton Way, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2EY
Specsavers Opticians - Warrington (Golden Square)
NHS & Private
Unit 1 Golden Square, 34 Sankey Street, Warrington WA1 1TD
Vision Express Opticians - Warrington (Golden Square)
NHS & Private
Unit SU43 The Mall, Legh Street, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Warrington WA1 1QP
Vision Express Opticians at Tesco - Winwick Road
NHS & Private
Tesco Extra, Winwick Road, Warrington WA2 7NE
Opticians and eye care in the UK
Eye care ranges from routine sight tests and glasses at high-street opticians to medical and surgical eye care at ophthalmology clinics. 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 CQC-registered.
NHS and private sight tests
NHS-funded sight tests are available to certain groups — including children, people over 60, and those on qualifying benefits or with certain conditions such as diabetes or glaucoma. Others pay privately for an eye test. Glasses and contact lenses are generally paid for privately, though NHS optical vouchers help with costs for those who are eligible.
Types of eye care
- Opticians / optometrists — sight tests, glasses, contact lenses, and screening for eye conditions.
- Ophthalmology clinics — medical and surgical care for cataracts, glaucoma and other conditions.
- Laser & lens surgery — refractive procedures to reduce dependence on glasses (private).
Looking after your eyes
Regular sight tests can detect not only changes in vision but early signs of eye disease and some general health conditions. If you have sudden vision loss, eye pain or flashes and floaters, seek urgent care — call NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999. This page is information only and not medical advice.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Sudden loss of vision, eye pain, or new flashes and floaters should be checked urgently — contact an optician, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999. This is not a substitute for professional advice.