# Spurretts Opticians – Farnworth, Bolton

- **Business name:** Spurretts Opticians Ltd
- **Tagline:** Trusted Eyecare, Stylish Eyewear
- Spurretts Opticians is an independent optical practice in Farnworth, Bolton, established over 30 years ago and based at their current Brackley Street location for 15 years.
- They provide NHS and private eye examinations, OCT scanning, children's eyecare, contact lenses, designer eyewear, and hearing care for patients across Farnworth and the wider Bolton and Greater Manchester area.
- The team speaks English and Urdu, and works in close partnership with local GPs and hospitals for enhanced and specialist eye care services.


## Services

- **Eye Examinations (NHS & Private)** – Comprehensive sight tests and eye health assessments for adults and children; personalised care with latest technology; NHS entitlement available for eligible patients.
- **Children's Eyecare** – Dedicated eye tests for children, including NHS-funded examinations for under-16s and full-time students under 19; referral pathways available for children with complex needs.
- **OCT Scanning** – Advanced 3D Ocular Coherence Tomography; produces detailed cross-sectional images of the retina to detect and monitor conditions; software tracks changes over time for long-term records and timely specialist referrals.
- **Emergency Eyecare** – Same-day or urgent appointments for red/painful eyes, sudden flashes and floaters, sudden vision loss, and foreign bodies in the eye; onward referrals arranged where necessary.
- **Glaucoma Monitoring** – In-practice monitoring of diagnosed glaucoma via eye pressure checks, vision assessments, and optical nerve digital imaging; referrals and care plans arranged as needed.
- **Cataract Monitoring** – Pre- and post-operative cataract monitoring in partnership with local hospitals in Bolton and Greater Manchester.
- **Contact Lenses** – Full range of contact lens fitting and aftercare; suitable for all ages and prescription types.
- **Designer Eyewear** – Wide selection of frames including Ted Baker, Swarovski, Stepper, William Morris, Ray-Ban, and Armani Exchange; stylish options at a range of price points for the whole family.
- **Hearing Care** – Free hearing assessments, advanced hearing aids, and microsuction ear wax removal delivered in partnership with Amplify Hearing.


## Key Benefits / Differentiators

- **Over 30 years established** in Farnworth, with 15 years at the current Brackley Street premises — strong roots in the local community.
- **NHS and private services** under one roof; accessible, affordable care prioritised for the local community.
- **Enhanced hospital-linked services** — active partnerships with Bolton and Greater Manchester hospitals for cataract monitoring, glaucoma referrals, and emergency pathways not typically offered by high-street chains.
- **OCT scanning in-practice** — advanced 3D retinal imaging with longitudinal tracking for early detection and monitoring of eye conditions.
- **Free hearing assessments** available — lower barrier to entry for patients concerned about hearing loss.
- **Beltone hearing aids via Amplify Hearing** — UK exclusive partnership, with up to 5-year warranty and lifetime aftercare on all hearing aids purchased.
- **Multilingual team** — consultations available in English and Urdu, serving the diverse local community.
- **Named, qualified audiologist on-site** — Aanisah Aslam (BSc Healthcare Science – Audiology, University of Manchester; NHS and private sector experience; qualified in microsuction wax removal).


## Locations

### Spurretts Opticians – Farnworth
- **Address:** 21 Brackley Street, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9DS, England
- Independent high-street practice in Farnworth town centre, Bolton
- Serving patients across Farnworth, Bolton, and the wider Greater Manchester area


## Contact

- **Phone:** 01204 706971
- **Email:** info@spurrettsopticians.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.spurrettsopticians.co.uk
- **Online booking:** https://spurrettopticians.mysight.uk
- **Contact form:** Available at /contact-us
- **Social media:** Facebook – facebook.com/spurrettsopticians


## Practical Info

- **Opening hours:** Monday–Friday 9:00–17:00 | Saturday 9:00–16:30 | Sunday: Closed
- **Who this site is for:** Patients in Farnworth, Bolton, and Greater Manchester seeking NHS or private eye care, children's eye tests, OCT scanning, designer eyewear, contact lenses, or hearing care.
- **NHS services confirmed:** NHS eye tests available for eligible patients, including children under 16, full-time students under 19, and adults over 60.
- **Hospital partnerships:** Active referral and monitoring relationships with local hospitals in Bolton and Greater Manchester for cataract and glaucoma care.
- **Hearing assessments:** Free of charge; carried out by qualified audiologist Aanisah Aslam in partnership with Amplify Hearing.
- **Hearing aids:** Up to 5-year manufacturer's warranty and lifetime aftercare included as standard; Beltone available via UK exclusive Amplify Hearing partnership.
- **Languages spoken:** English and Urdu.