Opticians near Heywood: Middleton, about 8 minutes by car.
We are not in Heywood; we are 3.4 miles away in Middleton, and people from Heywood make the trip for a 45-minute eye test with the same optometrist next time, the 3D OCT scan explained on the screen, and frames chosen with you rather than sold to you. NHS eye tests are free if you qualify. Private eye test £55.
3.4 miles away in Middleton. 45-minute eye tests, NHS or private, explained properly.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 600+ Google reviews
Abra & Co · 36 Long Street, Middleton M24 6UQ · Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed
3.4 miles. Here is the easiest way.
By car: Down the A6046 Middleton Road through Hopwood into Middleton town centre.
By bus or train: The 163 (Bury to Manchester via Heywood) runs about every 10 to 12 minutes to Middleton bus station, three minutes on foot from the practice.
Parking: Chapel Street and Market Place car parks are free for up to 3 hours, Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm (take a ticket from the machine); both are a short walk from Long Street. Do not park on Long Street itself: it is permit and pay parking, strictly enforced.
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm · Saturday and Sunday closed 0161 653 0771
Three things, mostly. None of them is price.
An eye test with time in it
Forty-five minutes with the optometrist, everything shown to you on the screen, and the 3D OCT scan in the Gold eye examination (£95) or £35 with any other test.
The first Abra & Co practice
On Long Street since 2017, independent and family owned. IPL dry eye treatment is done here, and the free car parks on Chapel Street and Market Place are a short walk away.
On the shelf in Middleton
JF Rey, Silhouette, Tom Ford, and more brought in for you to try. Free eyewear styling, by appointment.
From Hopwood, Darnhill, Langley, Heap Bridge, Birch? Middleton is your nearest Abra & Co practice too.
| From | By car, outside rush hour |
|---|---|
| Hopwood | about 7 minutes, 2.7 miles |
| Langley | about 4 minutes, 1.2 miles |
| Heap Bridge | about 10 minutes, 7.3 miles |
| Birch | about 5 minutes, 2.1 miles |
Road times from the centre of each place to 36 Long Street, worked out on 20 October 2026. Say where you are coming from when you book and we will tell you the easiest way.
Real reviews from Google. Abra & Co, Middleton.
“Brilliant service from an incredible team. Very professional, highly recommended.”
A patient, Google review
“Absolutely excellent service and friendly. The customer service is also excellent.”
A patient, Google review
Coming from Heywood?
Is there an Abra & Co practice in Heywood?
No. The nearest is Abra & Co in Middleton, about 8 minutes by car (3.4 miles). We would rather tell you that plainly than pretend to be on your high street.
Can I have a free NHS eye test if I live in Heywood?
Yes, if you qualify: under 16, under 19 in full-time education, 60 or over, diabetes, glaucoma in a close relative, or certain benefits. We check when you book.
Are you open at the weekend?
Middleton is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. Our Cheadle practice opens Saturdays if a weekend suits you better.
Other places we look after from Middleton.
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