Opticians near Burnage

No optician in Burnage itself — Ashworth Opticians is around 12 minutes south on the A34.

Book an eye test online · Or call 0161 437 3400

Why Burnage residents come to Heald Green

Burnage doesn’t have its own optician. The nearest options are up Stockport Road in Levenshulme — Lindop Opticians (923 Stockport Road, M19 3PZ) and Direct Vision Opticians (904 Stockport Road, M19 3AD) — or the Specsavers in Fallowfield. All are north of Burnage, which means heading further away from Heald Green and deeper into city traffic.

For Burnage residents on Burnage Lane, Mauldeth Road, or the Green End area, heading south is often quicker and quieter. Ashworth Opticians at 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green, is about 12 minutes down the A34 (Kingsway) through Cheadle. You get a full 45-minute eye exam with OCT retinal imaging, access to our EyeClean dry eye clinic and MyoShield myopia control programme, and a frame wall stocked with Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, and Etnia Barcelona — none of which is available anywhere in Burnage.

Services for Burnage patients

45-minute eye tests with OCT retinal scan as standard. Private £49, free with glasses. NHS tests free for eligible patients.
EyeClean Dry Eye Programme — clinical diagnosis with Firefly Digital Slit Lamp, iClean (BlephEx) treatment, structured follow-up.
MyoShield Myopia Management — slowing short-sightedness in children with MiSight lenses, OrthoK, or atropine drops.
SleepSight OrthoK — overnight vision correction lenses. Wake up seeing clearly, no daytime glasses.
Contact lens subscriptions — monthly deliveries direct to Burnage, annual review at the practice.
Children’s eye tests — free NHS tests for under-16s.
Home eye tests — domiciliary visits for housebound patients in Burnage.

How to get here from Burnage

From the Burnage Lane / Kingsway (A34) junction, head south on the A34 through Cheadle. At the Cheadle Royal roundabout, continue onto the A34 towards Heald Green. Turn left onto Finney Lane — the practice is at number 214, on the right near the Heald Green shops. The whole route is a straight run down the dual carriageway with minimal turns.

Drive time: approximately 12 minutes
Parking: free on-street parking on Finney Lane directly outside the practice
Address: 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3QA
Phone: 0161 437 3400

Get directions from Burnage to Ashworth Opticians

Home eye tests for Burnage residents

If you or a relative in Burnage is housebound, has restricted mobility, or has a condition such as dementia, we can bring a full eye test to your home. This service is NHS-funded for qualifying patients. We cover Burnage Lane, Mauldeth Road, Green End, and surrounding streets. Call 0161 437 3400 to check eligibility.

Questions Burnage patients ask us

Is there an optician in Burnage?

No — Burnage doesn’t have a dedicated optician. The closest are Lindop and Direct Vision in Levenshulme (north) or Specsavers Fallowfield. For a thorough 45-minute exam plus specialist clinics and designer frames, Ashworth Opticians is 12 minutes south on the A34.

Is Heald Green easy to get to from Burnage?

Very straightforward. Head south on Kingsway (A34) — it’s a direct dual carriageway run through Cheadle with no complicated junctions. Turn left onto Finney Lane at the bottom. About 12 minutes in normal traffic, with free on-street parking when you arrive.

How much is an eye test at Ashworth Opticians?

A private 45-minute eye test is £49, or free when you buy glasses with us. NHS eye tests are free for children, over-60s, and other qualifying patients. OCT retinal imaging is included in every test.

Can you help with dry eyes?

Yes. Our EyeClean programme diagnoses the root cause of your dry eye using a Firefly Digital Slit Lamp, treats blocked meibomian glands with iClean (BlephEx), and sets up a home care routine. It’s a structured programme, not just a bottle of drops. Many patients from south Manchester come to us after drops alone haven’t solved the problem.

Do you deliver contact lenses to Burnage?

Yes. Our contact lens subscription includes monthly postal delivery to your Burnage address, an annual check-up at the practice, and unlimited aftercare. Brands include Bausch + Lomb Ultra, dailies, and specialist lenses.

Local landmarks & getting around Burnage

Patients from across the Burnage area visit us — from sub-districts like Burnage Garden Village, Levenshulme border. Local landmarks nearby include Burnage Garden Village (1906 garden suburb), Kingsway A34, Mauldeth Hall (former Bishop’s residence), and Burnage railway station.

Burnage (M19) is well-connected: major routes include Kingsway A34, Burnage Lane, and Burnage railway station (Styal Line to Piccadilly); Mauldeth Road station. Nearby schools include Burnage Academy for Boys, Acacias Primary, Green End Primary and St Bernard’s RC Primary — many of our younger patients’ families come through these schools for our MyoShield childhood myopia clinic and free NHS children’s eye tests.