Opticians near Reddish

Thorough eye exams and specialist clinics at Ashworth Opticians, Heald Green — about 15 minutes from Reddish via the A34.

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Eye care in Reddish

Reddish has one independent optician: Dixon Opticians at 416 Reddish Road (SK5 7AA), near the Houldsworth Square area. It’s a local practice that has served the Reddish community for a long time. Beyond that, Reddish residents looking for alternatives typically head into Stockport town centre for the chains on Merseyway, or south towards Cheadle.

Ashworth Opticians offers something neither Reddish nor central Stockport can match: dedicated dry eye treatment (EyeClean), children’s myopia management (MyoShield), overnight vision-correction lenses (SleepSight OrthoK), and a designer frame range including Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, and Etnia Barcelona. We’re about 15 minutes from Reddish — head south-west on the A34 (Kingsway) past Cheadle Royal, then turn onto Finney Lane. Patients from Reddish Vale, Broadstone Road, and the Greg Street area make that trip for the clinical depth and eyewear selection.

Services for Reddish patients

45-minute eye tests with OCT retinal scan included. Private £49, free with glasses. NHS tests free for eligible patients.
EyeClean Dry Eye Programme — Firefly slit lamp assessment, iClean (BlephEx) lid treatment, tailored management plan.
MyoShield Myopia Management — MiSight daily lenses, SleepSight OrthoK, atropine drops. Slowing myopia in children from age 8.
SleepSight OrthoK — overnight lenses that reshape the eye for clear daytime vision.
Contact lens subscriptions — monthly delivery to your Reddish address, annual review at the practice.
Children’s eye tests — free NHS tests for under-16s.
Home eye tests — full domiciliary visits for housebound patients in the SK5 area.

How to get here from Reddish

From Reddish (Reddish Road / Broadstone Road area), head south-west on Broadstone Road to join the A34 (Kingsway) heading south. Follow the A34 past Cheadle Royal. At the Finney Lane junction, turn right — the practice is at 214 Finney Lane, on the right near the Heald Green shops. A mostly dual-carriageway route with one turn at the end.

Drive time: approximately 15 minutes
Parking: free on-street parking on Finney Lane right outside
Address: 214 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3QA
Phone: 0161 437 3400

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Home eye tests for Reddish residents

We provide domiciliary eye tests for Reddish patients who cannot get to a practice. If you’re housebound, have restricted mobility, or have a condition like dementia, you may qualify for a full NHS-funded home visit. We cover Reddish, Reddish Vale, South Reddish, and the surrounding SK5 postcode. Call 0161 437 3400 to check eligibility.

Questions Reddish patients ask us

Is Dixon Opticians the only optician in Reddish?

Dixon Opticians on Reddish Road is Reddish’s local independent. The next nearest options are in Stockport town centre (Specsavers, Boots) or Heaton Chapel. For specialist clinics — dry eye, myopia management, OrthoK — plus designer frames, Ashworth Opticians is about 15 minutes south on the A34.

Is the A34 route straightforward?

Yes. From Reddish, head south-west to join Kingsway (A34). It’s a dual carriageway straight through to Cheadle. Turn right onto Finney Lane at the south end. One turn total. About 15 minutes in normal traffic.

What is the EyeClean programme?

A structured dry eye clinic. We assess the cause using a Firefly Digital Slit Lamp, treat blocked meibomian glands with iClean (BlephEx), and create a home care plan. It’s proper treatment for the underlying problem, not just symptom relief from drops. Many patients find us after years of managing with artificial tears alone.

Can I get an NHS eye test at Ashworth Opticians?

Yes. NHS eye tests are free for children under 16, adults over 60, people with diabetes or glaucoma, and those on certain benefits. You don’t need to live in Heald Green — anyone can register. Call 0161 437 3400 or book online.

What designer frames do you stock?

Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, Etnia Barcelona, YSL, Ray-Ban, Oakley, and a curated selection of independent European brands. A free frame styling consultation is included with every eye test.

Local landmarks & getting around Reddish

Patients from across the Reddish area visit us — from sub-districts like North Reddish, South Reddish. Local landmarks nearby include Houldsworth Mill (Grade II*, 1860s), St Elisabeth’s Church (Grade I, Alfred Waterhouse, 1883), Reddish Vale Country Park, and Houldsworth Square.

Reddish (SK4 / SK5) is well-connected: major routes include B6167 (Quality Bus Corridor), A57 (Manchester/M60/M67), and Reddish North railway station (Hope Valley Line, half-hourly); Reddish South (weekly Saturday service). Nearby schools include Reddish Vale High School, St Elisabeth’s C of E Primary — many of our younger patients’ families come through these schools for our MyoShield childhood myopia clinic and free NHS children’s eye tests.