Eye 2 Eye Opticians
Private
8 Mid Kent Shopping Centre, Castle Road, Maidstone ME16 0PU
Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists - Maidstone
NHS & Private
6 Pudding Lane, Maidstone ME14 1LN
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Maidstone
NHS & Private
21-25 Week Street, Maidstone ME14 1QS
Tinson Opticians
NHS & Private
9 Middle Row, Maidstone ME14 1TG
Vision Express Opticians - Maidstone
NHS & Private
Chequers Centre, King Street, Maidstone ME15 6AS
Optical Express - Maidstone
Private
Unit 4, Tovil Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford Road, Maidstone ME14 5SF
Pendleburys Opticians
NHS & Private
6 Pudding Lane, Maidstone ME14 1LN
Eye & Vision clinics in Maidstone at a glance
HealthWise lists 7 eye & vision clinics in Maidstone, across 3 postcode areas including ME14, ME15, ME16. 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: 2 private, 5 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- ME14: 5 clinics
- ME15: 1 clinic
- ME16: 1 clinic
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Maidstone, browse the full Maidstone directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 7 eye & vision clinics in Maidstone, in postcode areas including ME14, ME15, ME16. 1 are registered with the CQC.
Yes. 5 listed clinics offer NHS care, 5 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.