Eye test Ilkley
Booking an NHS or private eye test in Otley from Ilkley, and who qualifies for a free test.
Guides for Ilkley residents
People in Ilkley ask us most about three things, so each has its own guide:
Hearing test Ilkley
Signs to look out for, what the test involves, and when to see a GP instead.
Contact lenses Ilkley
Lenses for walking, running and cycling on Ilkley Moor and around Wharfedale.
Ilkley opticians or Otley: how to decide
Ilkley has a good choice of opticians, including long-established independents and national chains. For many people, the nearest one is the obvious choice. Travelling down the valley to Otley can make sense if you:
- work in or regularly visit Otley or Leeds
- want eye tests, contact lenses and hearing tests at one independent practice
- are switching practices and want a fresh start. Just bring your last prescription
Whichever optician you choose, NHS eye test eligibility is the same, and you’re always entitled to your prescription.
Ilkley is in the Bradford district. Why that matters
Otley is in the Leeds district, but Ilkley is in the Bradford district. For routine eye tests this makes no difference. For urgent eye problems it does: the NHS Leeds Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES) is only for patients registered with a Leeds GP (Primary Eyecare Services).
Urgent eye problem in Ilkley? Ilkley is in the Bradford district. The NHS Leeds CUES urgent eye service is only for patients registered with a Leeds GP, so if your GP is in Ilkley or elsewhere in the Bradford area, call NHS 111, who will direct you to the right service. For a serious injury or sudden loss of vision, go to A&E or call 999. See urgent eye care.
All services for Ilkley patients
Questions people ask
Is Otley Eye Care in Ilkley?
No. Our practice is at 26 Market Place in Otley, down the Wharfe valley from Ilkley. We welcome Ilkley patients, and all appointments take place in Otley.
Can I use the Leeds urgent eye service if I live in Ilkley?
Only if you’re registered with a Leeds GP. Most Ilkley residents are registered with Bradford-area GPs, so for an urgent eye problem call NHS 111, who will direct you to the right service.
Can I have an eye test and a hearing test on the same visit?
Tell us you’d like both in the booking questionnaire and we’ll try to arrange them together, to save a second trip from Ilkley.