Opticians near Baguley

More than a supermarket eye test — Ashworth Opticians is about 8 minutes from Baguley.

Book an eye test online · Or call 0161 437 3400

Baguley’s eye care options

Baguley’s only optical presence is the Vision Express inside Tesco on Altrincham Road (M23 9TJ). It’s convenient if you’re already shopping, but a supermarket setting limits the time, the testing equipment, and the frame choice. There are no independent opticians in Baguley itself.

Ashworth Opticians is about 8 minutes east, heading along Finney Lane from the Wythenshawe Road end. We spend a full 45 minutes on every eye test, use OCT retinal imaging as standard, and run specialist clinics that a supermarket practice simply can’t: EyeClean for dry eye, MyoShield for childhood myopia, and SleepSight OrthoK for overnight vision correction. Our frame range — Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, Etnia Barcelona — is significantly broader than anything on Altrincham Road. Patients from Floatshall Road, Hall Lane, and the Baguley Hall area make the short trip for that combination.

Services for Baguley residents

45-minute eye tests with OCT retinal scan. Private £49, free with glasses purchase. NHS tests free for eligible patients.
EyeClean Dry Eye Programme — structured dry eye diagnosis and iClean (BlephEx) treatment, not just a quick drop prescription.
MyoShield Myopia Management — MiSight, OrthoK, and atropine to slow your child’s short-sightedness.
SleepSight OrthoK — lenses worn at night for clear vision during the day. No glasses needed.
Contact lens subscriptions — monthly delivery to Baguley, annual check included.
Children’s eye tests — free NHS tests for under-16s.
Home eye tests — domiciliary visits for housebound patients across Baguley and Wythenshawe.

How to get here from Baguley

From Baguley (Wythenshawe Road / Hall Lane junction), head east on Wythenshawe Road towards Heald Green. Continue onto Finney Lane as the road changes name after the roundabout. The practice is at 214 Finney Lane, on the right-hand side near the Heald Green shops. Straightforward route, mostly residential roads.

Drive time: approximately 8 minutes
Parking: free on-street parking on Finney Lane directly outside
Address: 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3QA
Phone: 0161 437 3400

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Home eye tests for Baguley patients

Can’t travel? We offer full domiciliary eye tests for Baguley residents who are housebound or have significant mobility issues. These visits are NHS-funded for eligible patients — including the elderly, those with dementia, or anyone registered sight-impaired. We cover Hall Lane, Floatshall Road, Baguley Hall Road, and the wider Baguley estate. Call 0161 437 3400.

Questions from Baguley patients

Is the Vision Express at Tesco Baguley any good?

Vision Express inside Tesco Baguley (Altrincham Road) is a convenient option for basic sight tests, but appointments tend to be shorter and frame selection is limited to chain ranges. If you want a 45-minute exam with OCT imaging, specialist clinics like dry eye or myopia management, and designer frames, Ashworth Opticians is 8 minutes away.

How much is an eye test at Ashworth Opticians?

Private 45-minute eye test: £49, or free when you buy glasses. NHS tests: free for eligible patients (children, over-60s, diabetes, qualifying benefits). OCT retinal imaging is included in every test at no extra cost.

Can you treat dry eyes?

Yes — our EyeClean programme goes well beyond drops. We use a Firefly Digital Slit Lamp to find the root cause, treat blocked glands with iClean (BlephEx), and build a home care routine. Many Baguley and Wythenshawe patients find us after artificial tears alone haven’t done enough.

Do you deliver contact lenses?

Yes. Our subscription includes monthly postal delivery to your Baguley address, an annual review at the practice, and unlimited aftercare between appointments.

Is there free parking at the practice?

Yes — free on-street parking on Finney Lane right outside. No meters, no time limits. Much simpler than Tesco car park.

Local landmarks & getting around Baguley

Patients from across the Baguley area visit us — from sub-districts like Wythenshawe Estate areas. Local landmarks nearby include Baguley Hall (14th-century timber-framed manor), Roundthorn Industrial Estate, Brookway Retail Park (Aldi, B&M, Wickes).

Baguley (M23) is well-connected: major routes include M56 nearby, Yarwood Drive, and Northern Trains via the historic rail corridor (former Baguley station closed 1964). Nearby schools include Local primary schools (Baguley Hall, Ringway, Sandilands) — many of our younger patients’ families come through these schools for our MyoShield childhood myopia clinic and free NHS children’s eye tests.