McLaren & McKechnie Opticians

This optometry practice (opticians) provides free routine and emergency NHS eye examinations. If you have an eye problem, you should always contact an optometry practice first (where possible please try and avoid arriving at the practice without having booked an appointment beforehand). Further information on free NHS-funded eye examinations can be found on the NHS community eyecare page.

Services Offered

Community Glaucoma Service
Free NHS Eye Examinations (routine and emergency)
Free NHS Home Visit Service (for eligible patients)
GOS Specialist Supplementary service
Guide Dogs Welcome
Step Free Access
Wheelchair Access

You’re eligible to a free NHS eye examination Home Visit Service if you can’t leave home unaccompanied due to a physical or mental illness or disability. A practice identified as providing a Home Visit Service does not guarantee that they will do so at all locations within your Health Board or Local Authority area. To find out whether this practice provides a Home Visit Service at your required location, please contact it either by phoning, emailing or visiting its website.