Boots Opticians - Telford
NHS & Private
157 New Street, Telford Shopping Centre, Telford TF3 4BP
Duignan Phelps Optometrists - Newport
NHS & Private
10 St Mary's Street, Newport, Telford TF10 7AB
John Biddle Opticians - Madeley
NHS & Private
39 High Street, Madeley, Telford TF7 5AS
John Biddle Opticians - Wellington
NHS & Private
38 Market Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1DT
Lawrence Shinn and Partners Opticians
NHS & Private
Spectrum House, Bridge Road, Telford TF1 1ED
Partridge Opticians - Newport
NHS & Private
81 High Street, Newport, Telford TF10 7AY
Shropshire Eyecare Opticians - Donnington
NHS & Private
10 The Parade, Donnington, Telford TF2 8ET
Unit 9 Baddeley Court, 6-16 High Street, Newport, Telford TF10 7GQ
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Telford
NHS & Private
46 Southwater Way, Telford Shopping Centre, Telford TF3 4BX
The Glass House Opticians - Newport
NHS & Private
27 High Street, Newport, Telford TF10 7AT
Vision Express Opticians - Telford
NHS & Private
234 New Row, Telford Shopping Centre, Telford TF3 4BS
Vision Express Opticians - Wellington
NHS & Private
6 Walker Street, Wellington, Telford TF1 1BD
Opticians and eye care in the UK
Eye care ranges from routine sight tests and glasses at high-street opticians to medical and surgical eye care at ophthalmology clinics. 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 CQC-registered.
NHS and private sight tests
NHS-funded sight tests are available to certain groups — including children, people over 60, and those on qualifying benefits or with certain conditions such as diabetes or glaucoma. Others pay privately for an eye test. Glasses and contact lenses are generally paid for privately, though NHS optical vouchers help with costs for those who are eligible.
Types of eye care
- Opticians / optometrists — sight tests, glasses, contact lenses, and screening for eye conditions.
- Ophthalmology clinics — medical and surgical care for cataracts, glaucoma and other conditions.
- Laser & lens surgery — refractive procedures to reduce dependence on glasses (private).
Looking after your eyes
Regular sight tests can detect not only changes in vision but early signs of eye disease and some general health conditions. If you have sudden vision loss, eye pain or flashes and floaters, seek urgent care — call NHS 111 or, in an emergency, 999. This page is information only and not medical advice.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Sudden loss of vision, eye pain, or new flashes and floaters should be checked urgently — contact an optician, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999. This is not a substitute for professional advice.