Opticians near Wythenshawe

Full eye exams and designer frames at Ashworth Opticians, Heald Green — around 7 minutes from Wythenshawe Civic Centre.

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Eye care options in Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe has a handful of optical practices already. Jennings Opticians sits at 7 Hale Top, M22 5RN, and Optieye Care is further south on Hollyhedge Road. Specsavers has a presence in the Civic Centre area, and Vision Express operates out of Tesco Baguley on Altrincham Road. For routine eye tests and standard frames, these cover the basics well enough.

What Wythenshawe doesn’t have is an independent practice running a proper 45-minute eye exam with OCT retinal scanning as standard, alongside specialist clinics for dry eye and myopia control. Ashworth Opticians is around 7 minutes south on Finney Lane and the B5166 (Styal Road). We stock Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, and Etnia Barcelona — brands the chains in Wythenshawe simply don’t carry. Patients from Benchill, Crossacres, and Peel Hall make the short trip to us specifically for that combination of clinical depth and frame selection.

Services for Wythenshawe patients

45-minute eye tests with OCT retinal scan included. Private test £49, or free when you buy glasses with us. NHS tests free for eligible patients.
EyeClean Dry Eye Programme — proper diagnosis with Firefly Digital Slit Lamp, iClean (BlephEx) lid treatment, and a structured management plan.
MyoShield Myopia Management — MiSight daily lenses, SleepSight OrthoK, and low-dose atropine to slow short-sightedness in children.
SleepSight OrthoK — overnight lenses that correct your vision while you sleep. No glasses or contacts during the day.
Contact lens subscriptions — monthly delivery to your door in Wythenshawe, annual check included.
Children’s eye tests — free NHS tests for under-16s.
Home eye tests — full NHS-funded home visits for housebound patients.

How to get here from Wythenshawe

From Wythenshawe Civic Centre, head south on Simonsway towards the Styal Road roundabout. Turn left onto Styal Road (B5166) heading towards Heald Green. Continue for about a mile until you reach Finney Lane. The practice is at 214 Finney Lane, on the right-hand side just past the Heald Green shops.

Drive time: approximately 7 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 Wythenshawe patients

If you’re housebound or have difficulty travelling, we provide full eye tests at your home in Wythenshawe. These are NHS-funded for eligible patients — including those with mobility issues, dementia, or who are registered sight impaired. Call us on 0161 437 3400 to check whether you or a family member qualifies.

Questions Wythenshawe patients ask us

Is there an independent optician near Wythenshawe?

Jennings Opticians at Hale Top and Optieye Care on Hollyhedge Road are in the Wythenshawe area. For a wider frame range including Tom Ford, Gucci, and Prada plus specialist dry eye and myopia clinics, Ashworth Opticians is just 7 minutes south on Styal Road.

How much does an eye test cost near Wythenshawe?

At Ashworth Opticians, a private 45-minute eye test is £49, or free when you purchase glasses. NHS eye tests are free for eligible patients including children, over-60s, and those on qualifying benefits. Every test includes OCT retinal imaging.

Can I get designer glasses near Wythenshawe?

The chains in Wythenshawe carry limited designer lines. Ashworth Opticians stocks Tom Ford, Gucci, Prada, Silhouette, Etnia Barcelona, and other European independent brands. A free styling session comes with every eye test.

Do you do home visits in Wythenshawe?

Yes. We offer full domiciliary eye tests across Wythenshawe — including Benchill, Crossacres, Woodhouse Park, and Baguley. NHS-funded for housebound patients. Call 0161 437 3400 to arrange.

What is the EyeClean dry eye programme?

EyeClean is our structured dry eye clinic. We diagnose the root cause using a Firefly Digital Slit Lamp, treat blocked meibomian glands with iClean (BlephEx), and build a home care plan. Many Wythenshawe patients come to us after drops alone haven’t worked.

Local landmarks & getting around Wythenshawe

Patients from across the Wythenshawe area visit us — from sub-districts like Baguley, Benchill, Peel Hall, Newall Green. Local landmarks nearby include Wythenshawe Hall, Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Forum, and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Wythenshawe (M22 / M23) is well-connected: major routes include M56 motorway, M60 motorway, and Manchester Airport railway station; Manchester Metrolink Airport Line (12 stops). Nearby schools include Manchester Enterprise Academy, Dixons Brooklands Academy, St Paul’s Catholic High School and Newall Green High School — many of our younger patients’ families come through these schools for our MyoShield childhood myopia clinic and free NHS children’s eye tests.