Sunderland Eye Infirmary
NHS CQC: Good
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland SR2 9HP
Boots Opticians - Sunderland (The Bridges)
NHS & Private
45 The Bridges, Sunderland SR1 3LF
Boots Opticians - Washington (The Galleries)
NHS & Private
Unit 77, Albany Mall, The Galleries, Sunderland NE38 7SD
Buckingham & Hickson
NHS & Private
290 Fulwell Road, Sunderland SR6 9AP
Gardners Opticians
NHS & Private
17 Blandford Street, Sunderland SR1 3JP
R Black Opticians - Washington
NHS & Private
20 The Galleries, Sunderland NE38 7SA
See Opticians
NHS & Private
9 Station Road, Sunderland SR6 9AA
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Sunderland
NHS & Private
11 Athenaeum Street, Waterloo Place, Sunderland SR1 3HP
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Washington
NHS & Private
88 Albany Mall, The Galleries, Sunderland NE38 7RT
Vision Express Opticians - Sunderland (The Bridges)
NHS & Private
19-20 The Bridges, Sunderland SR1 3LB
Vision Express Opticians at Tesco - Sunderland Roker
NHS & Private
Tesco Sunderland Retail Park, Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR6 0DA
K McGuinness Opticians - Washington
NHS & Private
The Galleries, Sunderland NE38 7SA
Hylton Lane, Sunderland SR5 4BW
T M Hedley - Hetton-le-Hole
NHS & Private
23 Front Street, Sunderland DH5 9PF
Andersons Opticians - Houghton-le-Spring
NHS & Private
3 Mautland Street, Sunderland DH4 4BH
Sight Ltd - Shiney Row
NHS & Private
5 Osmund Terrace, Sunderland DH4 4QN
Thompson Opticians - Houghton-le-Spring
NHS & Private
225 High Street, Sunderland DH5 0JT
Eye & Vision clinics in Sunderland at a glance
HealthWise lists 17 eye & vision clinics in Sunderland, across 7 postcode areas including NE38, SR1, SR6, DH4. 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 16 have not yet been rated or did not need a rating. The most recent inspection among them was on 14 January 2020. 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: 1 NHS, 16 offering both NHS and private care.
Where they are
- NE38: 4 clinics
- SR1: 4 clinics
- SR6: 3 clinics
- DH4: 2 clinics
- DH5: 2 clinics
- SR2: 1 clinic
- SR5: 1 clinic
Rated Good or Outstanding
- Sunderland Eye Infirmary: CQC Good, NHS
For what to expect, NHS and private options and how to choose, read our Eye & Vision guide. To see every clinic in Sunderland, browse the full Sunderland directory.
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Frequently Asked Questions
HealthWise lists 17 eye & vision clinics in Sunderland, in postcode areas including NE38, SR1, SR6. 1 are registered with the CQC.
1 rated Good, and 16 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, 16 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.