CQC-rated Good · Refractive Eye Surgery · March 2026
NHS Sight Tests available · Hampshire
The Avenue · Southampton SO17

Clarity, restored by specialists who only treat eyes.

A dedicated ophthalmology hospital on The Avenue — bringing together consultant-grade refractive surgery, private cataract care, and trusted NHS sight tests under one CQC-rated roof.

10+Specialist Services
CQCGood · All Domains
NHSSight Tests
CQC
Rated Good Safe · Effective · Caring · Responsive · Well-led
Specialist Services

From refractive surgery to retinal screening — comprehensive ophthalmic care.

Our Southampton Eye Hospital on The Avenue brings diagnostic, surgical and aftercare pathways together — so your eye health is managed under one clinical team, whether you're here for laser vision correction or a routine diabetic assessment.

01 · Surgical

Laser Eye Surgery

Free initial consultation, advanced diagnostic mapping, and refractive procedures performed in our dedicated surgical suite.

02 · Surgical

Private Cataract & IOL

Consultant-led cataract assessment and intraocular lens surgery with premium lens options tailored to your lifestyle.

03 · Examination

Private Eye Examinations

Extended-sight tests using OCT imaging — and NHS sight tests for those who qualify under Hampshire eligibility.

04 · Lenses

Contact Lens Fitting & Aftercare

Bespoke fitting for daily, monthly, toric and multifocal lenses, with structured aftercare appointments.

05 · Clinic

Dry Eye Assessment

Diagnostic evaluation of tear film and lid health, with a personalised treatment plan for chronic dry eye relief.

06 · Screening

Diabetic & AMD Screening

Retinal screening for diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration — early detection that protects sight.

Care Quality Commission

Inspection report · 2 March 2026
SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-ledGood
Focused Inspection · Refractive Eye Surgery

Rated Good following focused review of our refractive surgical service, 2 March 2026.

Standards & Registration

Registered with the CQC for surgical procedures, treatment of disease, and diagnostic screening.

As a registered hospital provider, Optical Express Southampton is held to the same standards as any NHS or independent surgical service in England. Every domain inspected — safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led — has been rated Good.

That registration covers our core specialisms: surgical procedures, treatment of disease, disorder or injury, and diagnostic & screening procedures.

Inside Optical Express Southampton Eye Hospital — patient consultation and diagnostic imaging suite on The Avenue
36–38THE AVENUE · SOUTHAMPTON
SO17 1XNHAMPSHIRE · UNITED KINGDOM
5 / 5CQC DOMAINS RATED GOOD
30+YEARS OF OPTICAL EXPRESS CARE
Your Journey

Four steps from first consultation to lifelong aftercare.

i.

Free Consultation

An extended diagnostic work-up with our clinical team to determine suitability and answer your questions — no obligation.

ii.

Bespoke Planning

Detailed OCT and topography imaging feeds into a treatment plan built around your eyes, your prescription, and your lifestyle.

iii.

Treatment Day

Procedure performed in our registered surgical suite on The Avenue by specialist refractive and cataract surgeons.

iv.

Aftercare

Structured follow-up appointments and direct access to our team — for the lifetime of your treatment.

Opening Times

Walk-in enquiries welcome during opening hours · closed weekends

Monday08:30 — 17:00
Tuesday08:30 — 19:00
Wednesday08:30 — 17:00
Thursday08:30 — 17:00
Friday08:30 — 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Visit Us · The Avenue

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36–38 The Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire · SO17 1XN
United Kingdom

+44 23 9286 5741

Find us on The Avenue

36–38 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XN — minutes from Southampton city centre and Southampton Central station.

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