Boots Opticians - Bolton, The Gates Shopping Centre
NHS & Private
12-15 The Gates Shopping Centre, Mealhouse Lane, Bolton BL1 1DF
I&M Eyecare Opticians
NHS & Private
232 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 3BW
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Bolton
NHS & Private
12 Knowsley House, Knowsley Street, Bolton BL1 2AH
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Farnworth
NHS & Private
Farnworth Health Centre, Frederick Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9AH
27-29 Victoria Square, Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Bolton BL1 1RJ
Spurretts Opticians
NHS & Private
21 Brackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9DS
Susan Hilton Opticians - Westhoughton
NHS & Private
10 Marsden Street, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3AQ
Vision Express Opticians - Bolton
NHS & Private
Knowsley St, Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton BL1 2AL
Eye & Vision clinics in Bolton at a glance
HealthWise lists 8 eye & vision clinics in Bolton, across 3 postcode areas including BL1, BL4, BL5. They are listed from their own websites and professional registers, as not every service of this kind has to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
NHS and private
Where we know how a clinic is funded: 8 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- BL1: 5 clinics
- BL4: 2 clinics
- BL5: 1 clinic
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Bolton, browse the full Bolton directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 8 eye & vision clinics in Bolton, in postcode areas including BL1, BL4, BL5.
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.