Ribble Valley Eye Clinic
Private
775 Whalley New Road, Blackburn BB1 9BE
Valli Opticians - Blackburn
NHS & Private
20 Richmond Terrace, Blackburn BB1 7BL
Vision Express Opticians - Blackburn
NHS & Private
237 Blackburn Shopping Centre, Blackburn BB1 7JG
Boots Opticians - Blackburn
NHS & Private
7 Stonybutts, Blackburn BB1 7JD
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Blackburn
NHS & Private
21 Lord Street Mall, The Mall, Blackburn BB1 7NQ
Univision Eye Centre - Audley
NHS & Private
26 Audley Range, Blackburn BB1 1TD
Univision Eye Centre - Limbrick
NHS & Private
40 Limbrick, Blackburn BB1 8AB
Eyeful Tower
NHS & Private
Darwen, Darwen BB3 1AT
Specs Supermarket
NHS & Private
306 Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn BB2 4QL
Eye & Vision clinics in Blackburn at a glance
HealthWise lists 9 eye & vision clinics in Blackburn, across 3 postcode areas including BB1, BB2, BB3. 1 is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The others are listed from their own websites and professional registers.
None of these clinics has a published CQC rating yet. That can mean a service is newly registered or has not yet been inspected. The CQC link on each registered listing shows its current status.
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 1 private, 8 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- BB1: 7 clinics
- BB2: 1 clinic
- BB3: 1 clinic
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Blackburn, browse the full Blackburn directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 9 eye & vision clinics in Blackburn, in postcode areas including BB1, BB2, BB3. 1 are registered with the CQC.
Yes. 8 listed clinics offer NHS care, 8 of them alongside private treatment. Check each clinic's listing for how to access its NHS services.
NHS-funded sight tests are available to certain groups, including children, people aged 60 and over, and those on qualifying benefits or with conditions such as diabetes or glaucoma. Others pay privately. Ask the optician whether you qualify.
Many people should have a sight test about every two years, but your optometrist may recommend more frequent tests depending on your age, eye health and any conditions. Regular tests can also detect early signs of eye and general health problems.
Yes. Optometrists and dispensing opticians are registered with the General Optical Council (GOC). Eye surgeons are doctors registered with the GMC, and clinics performing eye surgery in England are also registered with the Care Quality Commission.