Optometry Clinic
Our Optometry Clinic is open to everyone. You do not need to be a student or a member of University staff, and you do not need a referral from your GP. The clinic is located on campus in the Joseph Priestley East Building. Eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercare, and spectacle dispensing are carried out by qualified optometrists or by third-year optometry students as part of their professional training, under the direct supervision of General Optical Council (GOC) registered optometrists.
The clinic is run in partnership with Valli Optometry & Audiology, an independent optical group with practices across Yorkshire, North West and the Midlands.
How to book an appointment
You can book an appointment using the link below, where you can search for available appointments at your preferred date and time.
Clinic opening times
- Monday to Thursday, 08:30 -17:00 (in September to December and January to April)
- Tuesday to Thursday, 08:30 -17:00 (in May to August)
If you have any questions about our appointments, please email us at university@valliopticians.co.uk or phone the clinic at 01484 471520.
Our clinical services
We offer adult eye examinations, children’s eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercare, myopia management and dispensing services.
What to expect
Appointments last up to two hours, allowing plenty of time for a thorough examination using the latest eye-care technology, as well as an opportunity to discuss your eye health. Please bring any current spectacles, contact lens details, and your most recent prescription, if available.
How much does an appointment cost?
General fees for eye examinations
- Eye examinations carried out by our third-year student optometrists, under the supervision of a qualified optometrist, are free of charge for everyone, whether or not you are connected to the University.
- A private eye test with one of our qualified optometrists costs £30.
- University of Huddersfield students and staff receive 20% off Complete Spectacles. Staff gain access to this through the Valli Co-optic scheme and can contact Occupational Health for their DSE voucher.
NHS eye tests and vouchers
- We are an NHS provider. If you are eligible for an NHS-funded eye test, there is no charge, and if you are entitled to an NHS optical voucher we will put it towards the cost of your glasses. Check whether you qualify on the NHS website, or ask us when you book.
What our patients say
"Lovely experience. I can get nervous going to the opticians, but it was all smooth and quick. The ladies at reception were great and helped me choose the right pair for me." - William Goggins
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How to find us
Our Optometry Clinic is located in the Joseph Priestley East Building on the University’s Queensgate campus. We're about five minutes’ walk from Kingsgate Shopping Centre and 10 minutes from Huddersfield bus and rail stations.
View our location on Google Maps or download our campus map.
Accessibility
The clinic is on the ground floor with step-free access, and accessible toilets are nearby. If you need any adjustments to your appointment, please tell us when you book and we will arrange them. If you are travelling by car, find out more about parking options close to campus.
Contact information
You can contact the clinic by emailing university@valliopticians.co.uk or phoning 01484 471520.