opticians advice

Find eye advice, services & more

From advanced eye tests, lenses tailored to you & contact lens advice, we've got you covered

Do you think your child might have myopia? Find out more about managing short sightedness in children

2nd pair 1/2 price on prescription glasses & sunglasses*

Contact lenses

Contact lens advice

Find out more about contact lenses, plus some helpful top tips 

Contact lens myth buster

A handy contact lens cheat sheet to help bust some common myths

Make-up when wearing lens

Explore our top contact lens friendly make-up tips to beat eye irritation

How to remove your lenses

Read our step-by-step guide plus top-tips to get you started

Contact lens aftercare

Find out more about aftercare appointments & why they’re important

Eye advice

Laser eye surgery

Explore the most common questions to put your mind at rest

Healthy eyes top tips

Our top tips on keeping your eyes healthy through diet, habits & more

Eye tests

Your eye test explained

Find out what happens during an eye test & why they are important

Eye test results

Learn more about the most common terms used on your prescription

OCT advanced eye test

Find out more about OCT eye scans & how they can help you

Prescription lenses

Varifocal lenses explained

Discover a cost-effective & convenient solution with varifocal lenses 

What are bifocals & varifocals?

Experience convenience with a single pair of glasses or contact lenses

Blue light

Find out more about blue light & blue light glasses

Glasses advice

Reasons to have a 2nd pair

Explore the benefits of having more than one pair of glasses

Eco friendly eyewear

From recycled frames & plastic neutral contact lenses, we’re here to help

Children's eye advice

Children's eye advice

Our top tips on keeping children's eyes healthy & spotting any issues early on

Children's eye test

Find out more about children's eye tests & what happens during them

*2nd Pair Half Price: Choose any pair of complete prescription glasses or prescription sunglasses and get all additional pairs half price. You can choose any combination of frames, lenses and coatings for both your first pair and any additional pairs. The cheapest complete pairs of glasses or sunglasses will qualify for the half price discount. To qualify for the half price discount all pairs must be bought for the same customer within 3 months from collection of their first pair. Additional discounts and promotional coupons where available will be applied to the first pair only, subject to their terms and conditions. NHS vouchers may be used in conjunction with this offer, if used as a cash contribution towards the final cost of the transaction. Offer excludes non-prescription sunglasses, ready-made reading glasses, frame only purchases, reglazes and safety eyewear. Normal Boots Advantage Card terms and conditions apply. You must be signed in & have an Advantage Card assigned to your account to be able to shop savings. Normal Advantage Card terms & conditions apply. Excludes in-store orders. No Price Advantage at airport stores. One point per £1 at Boots Opticians

Eye health & advice


Eye health is extremely important to us here at Boots. We have created a one stop shop which contains advice on various eye conditions and eye concerns. Whether you are suffering from conjunctivitis, glaucoma, astigmatism, you will find all the information and solutions on our website to take care of your eyes.


To keep your eyes in the best shape possible, we recommend regular eye tests to identify early signs of medical conditions. Booking an appointment for an eye check is simple, either call us on 0345 125 3752* or book online. If you want to add an extra dimension to your eye test, opt of an OCT scan to see what’s going on under the surface of your eye and its worth checking if you are eligible for a free NHS eye test.