Eye & Vision in Bristol

Compare 19 Eye & Vision clinics in Bristol — CQC ratings, NHS & private options.

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Eye & Vision clinics in Bristol at a glance

HealthWise lists 19 eye & vision clinics in Bristol, across 7 postcode areas including BS8, BS1, BS34, BS7. 1 is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The others are listed from their own websites and professional registers.

CQC ratings

Of these, 1 rated Good, and 18 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 19 January 2023. Ratings come from the CQC and can change after each inspection, so check the clinic's current report before you book.

NHS and private

Where we know how a clinic is funded: 2 private, 17 offering both NHS and private care.

Where they are

  • BS8: 7 clinics
  • BS1: 4 clinics
  • BS34: 2 clinics
  • BS7: 2 clinics
  • BS9: 2 clinics
  • BS16: 1 clinic
  • BS3: 1 clinic

Rated Good or Outstanding

For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Bristol, browse the full Bristol directory.

Last updated: 2026-10-06

Frequently Asked Questions

HealthWise lists 19 eye & vision clinics in Bristol, in postcode areas including BS8, BS1, BS34. 1 are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Good, and 18 without a published rating. Ratings are set by the Care Quality Commission and can change after each inspection.
Yes. 17 listed clinics offer NHS care, 17 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.

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