Home Eye Tests in Manchester
Specialist dry eye care for patients across Leeds, Batley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, Liversedge & West Yorkshire.
More than a basic home test
A lot of home eye tests are a quick prescription check and a small box of plain frames. Ours is the full service: a thorough, unhurried examination that checks the health of your eyes as well as your sight, followed by a proper styling consultation with a curated selection of frames brought to your home — including premium lenses and designer eyewear if you’d like them. Whether you want a simple, comfortable pair or something you’ll love being seen in, the choice is yours.
600+
Patients
treated
90%
Report lasting relief
2017
Pioneers
since
How it works in Manchester
Call us to arrange it (for yourself or a relative) → we check NHS eligibility → a friendly optometrist comes to your Manchester home fully equipped → we examine your eyes and help you choose your eyewear → then we make, return, fit and deliver your glasses — and stay a phone call away for anything after.
NHS-funded for those eligible
The NHS funds home eye examinations for people who can’t leave home unaccompanied due to physical or mental illness or disability. If that’s you or your relative in Manchester, the test is NHS-funded, and many people also get help toward glasses — with the option to upgrade to premium eyewear if you’d like. We’ll explain every cost clearly. Read more on our main home eye tests page.
Do you qualify for a free NHS home eye test?
You may be entitled to a free NHS-funded home eye test with Abra & Co if you find it difficult to get to an optician without help. This includes if you:
- Have a physical or mental illness or disability that makes leaving home difficult
- Are housebound, bedbound, or living with limited mobility
- Live with dementia or memory difficulties and find new environments unsettling
- Are over 60 and unable to attend a high-street appointment unaccompanied
- Live in a care home, sheltered housing, or supported living
Not sure if you qualify? Call Abra & Co and we’ll check your eligibility in a couple of minutes — no obligation.
What to expect from your Abra & Co home appointment
Most home eye tests take around 45–60 minutes, giving us time to do things properly — never rushed. Here’s what’s included:
- A full eye examination checking your sight and the health of your eyes
- Screening for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye changes
- A written prescription and clear explanation of the results
- A genuine choice from our curated frame collection — not just two NHS styles
- Honest advice on lens upgrades, with no pressure to buy
Trusted by families across Manchester
Abra & Co’s optometrists are fully qualified, GOC-registered and DBS-checked — the same standard you’d expect walking into any of our practices. We’re used to visiting care homes, working alongside carers and family members, and adapting our approach for patients living with dementia or sensory sensitivities. If you’re arranging a visit for a parent or relative, we’ll keep you involved every step of the way.
Book your free home eye test in Manchester
Getting started is simple — call Abra & Co or fill out our online form, and we’ll confirm eligibility and arrange a convenient time, often within a few days.
Check eligibility & book your Manchester home visit with Abra & Co → https://abra.mysight.uk/
What Our Patients Say
My mum hadn’t had her eyes tested in years because getting her to the opticians was such a struggle. The optometrist from Abra & Co came to the house, took his time, and mum ended up with a lovely pair of glasses — not the plain ones we expected. Couldn’t recommend it enough.” — Margaret H., Manchester
“I wasn’t sure if my dad would qualify for a home visit, but the team checked everything over the phone and sorted it within a few days. The whole appointment felt exactly like a normal opticians visit, just in his own front room.” — David R., Manchester
“After my stroke I found it really hard to get out. Abra & Co came to me, checked my eyes properly — including the health checks, not just a quick test — and even picked something up that needed following up. So glad I didn’t put it off.” — Susan T., Manchester
Now you can see why nothing else worked
Once you understand the three stages, the pattern becomes obvious:
What you tried | Which stage it covers | What it misses |
| Eye Drops | ❌ None | Replaces tears only. Doesn’t touch the glands at all. |
| Warm Flannel | ⚠️ Partial Stage 2 | Can’t reach 180°C consistently. Without Stage 3, oil re-hardens. |
| BlephEx only | 🔍 Stage 1 only | Cleans the surface but doesn’t heat or express the glands. |
| IPL or LipiFlow | ✅ Stages 1 & 2 | No thorough manual expression; glands aren’t fully cleared. |
| New Glasses | ❌ None | Blurry vision is a tear film problem, not a prescription issue. |
| Our EyeClean Programme | ⭐ All Three Stages | Nothing. This is the complete clinical pathway. |
If three or more of these describe you, drops alone won’t solve this. The glands need to be cleared. That’s exactly what we specialise in.
Why Abra & Co
We did not begin offering dry eye treatment because it became a trend. We started because our patients kept returning with the same unresolved symptoms, and we refused to accept that drops and warm flannels were the standard of care they deserved.
Co-founder Sohail Khan began developing our approach in 2017, training alongside ophthalmologists and attending specialist conferences across Europe — Silmo, Mido, and ophthalmology forums — driven by a straightforward conviction: that patients deserved a real solution, not a temporary one. He has personally treated over 500 dry eye patients.
Clinical Director Abra Arshad built the diagnostic protocols, introduced standardised OSDI symptom scoring across all five practices, sourced the clinical equipment, and personally trained every optometrist who delivers dry eye care today.
Seven trained optometrists. Five practices. Over 600 patients treated. 90% reporting lasting relief. Independent, family-owned, and genuinely invested in your outcome.
Your investment
What's included — and what it costs
Specialist Dry Eye Assessment — £95
A dedicated 45–60 minute consultation focused entirely on understanding your dry eye. This is not a standard eye test with dry eye mentioned in passing — it’s a thorough, specialist assessment.
- Standardised symptom scoring
- Lifestyle, screen use, and environmental assessment
- Advanced imaging of your oil glands
- Tear film quality mapping
- Manual gland function testing
- Severity grading — mild, moderate, or severe
- Personalised written treatment plan, in plain English
- Home care recommendations
- All your questions answered — unhurried
You leave with a complete understanding of why your eyes are dry — and exactly what to do about it.
The EyeClean Programme — £450
If treatment is recommended following your assessment:
Three treatment sessions over six to eight weeks
BlephEx deep-clean at every visit
Medical-grade heat therapy at every visit
Manual gland expression at every visit
Progress imaging and symptom tracking
Home care kit — heat mask, lid wipes, drops
Ongoing support between visits
When you proceed with treatment
We credit £50 from your assessment towards your programme
Your assessment effectively costs £45 — less than a month’s supply of premium eye drops.
For comparison: automated treatments like IPL or LipiFlow elsewhere cost £800–£1,500.
Our programme: £450. Comparable results. Greater precision. A fraction of the price.
Your specialists
Co-Founder & Dry Eye Specialist
Sohail has been at the forefront of dry eye treatment since 2017, when he recognised that patients were suffering unnecessarily because the standard advice simply wasn’t working. He’s since trained extensively across Europe and has personally treated over 500 dry eye patients.
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Arbra designed the diagnostic protocols and training systems behind the EyeClean Programme. She personally trains and mentors every optometrist who delivers dry eye treatment, ensuring the same exacting standard at every practice.
Plus seven trained optometrists across all five locations — every one personally mentored by Arbra, with regular case reviews and clinical audits.
Five clinics across Greater Manchester & West Yorkshire
- Abra & Co — Cheadle
19 Wilmslow Road, SK8 1DW · 0161 527 7355
HD Firefly imaging · Serving Stockport, Wilmslow, Bramhall
- Abra & Co - Middleton
36 Long Street, M24 6UQ · 0161 653 0771
Ocufy diagnostic imaging · Serving North Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham
- Ashworth Opticians - Heald Green
214 Finney Lane, SK8 3QA · 0161 527 7356
Serving Heald Green, Wythenshawe, Gatley
- Winsford Eyecare - Winsford
27 Delamere Street, CW7 2LX · 01606 599030
Serving Winsford, Northwich, Middlewich, Mid-Cheshire
- Armitage Opticians - Heckmondwike
14 Market Street, WF16 0JU · 01924 669649
Serving Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton, Spen Valley
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The city and across Greater Manchester — if you’re not sure we reach your address, just ask when you call.
Yes — we bring a full curated frame selection and all our premium lens options to the home.
We do — managers and families are welcome to arrange visits for residents.
Call us to arrange a Manchester home visit for yourself or someone you care for.
Arrange a home eye test in Manchester
Arrange your free, NHS-funded home eye examination — a full eye-health check carried out in your own home, with no travel and no waiting room. Most appointments take 45 to 60 minutes, with the same care and attention you’d receive in practice.
Ready to find out what's causing your dry eyes?
Book your £95 specialist assessment. 45–60 minutes, dedicated entirely to you.
£50 credited to your treatment if you proceed.
Cheadle: 0161 527 7355 · Middleton: 0161 653 0771 ·
Heald Green: 0161 527 7356 Winsford: 01606 599030
· Heckmondwike:1924 403617
GOC Registered · College of Optometrists · Association of Optometrists
· BlephEx Certified Abra & Co — Independent, Family-Owned Eye Care Since 2017
