We're delighted to announce that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has officially approved fourteen Optical Express locations to be classified as 'eye hospitals'.
This significant milestone reflects the exceptional standard of ophthalmology care we provide across our state-of-the-art facilities.
London Great Portland Street – setting a new benchmark
Our new era of surgeon-led ophthalmology care began with the opening of our flagship clinic on Great Portland Street in the heart of London.
Since its opening in September 2025, hundreds of patients have already benefitted from the outstanding care delivered by our expert clinical team.
Equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and surgical technology available today, Great Portland Street Eye Hospital demonstrates our commitment to clinical excellence, continuous innovation and exceptional patient outcomes.
Our Growing Network of Eye Hospitals
The launch of London Great Portland Street Eye Hospital marks the first step in expanding our enhanced network of eye hospitals across the UK.
This elevated network positions Optical Express at the forefront of innovative, patient-centred ophthalmology care – now and for years to come.
Our eye hospital network includes:
- Optical Express Belfast Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Birmingham Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Bristol Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Dartford Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Leeds Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Liverpool Eye Hospital
- Optical Express London Great Portland Street Eye Hospital
- Optical Express London White City Eye Hospital
- Optical Express London Harley Street Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Manchester Bridgewater Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Milton Keynes Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Nottingham Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Peterborough Eye Hospital
- Optical Express Southampton Eye Hospital
This landmark development marks the beginning of our continued journey to remain the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery.
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