Profiling the UK Private Ophthalmology market

NewMedica, Optegra and Optical Express are the visible face of UK private ophthalmology. They sit at the top of a 1,401-provider market that is still mostly single-location.

By Rare.Monitor analyst team Published 18 June 2024 Last updated 12 May 2026

June 2024 / Ophthalmology / UK

11%

of UK private healthcare providers offer ophthalmology treatment

n=1,401 ophthalmology providers

Source: Rare.Monitor, May 2024. UK private healthcare providers.

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UK private healthcare providers offering ophthalmology services. NHS ophthalmology departments are not included in this analysis.

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Key findings

Rare.Monitor identified 1,401 UK private healthcare providers offering ophthalmology services in May 2024, equivalent to 11% of the UK private healthcare base. 85% of those providers operate from a single location. The visible multi-site segment is led by NewMedica, Optegra and Optical Express.

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What share of UK private healthcare providers offer ophthalmology services?

11% of UK private healthcare providers offered ophthalmology services as of May 2024, equivalent to 1,401 providers, based on Rare.Monitor's audit of UK private healthcare providers.

Who are the main UK private ophthalmology chains?

NewMedica, Optegra and Optical Express are the most visible multi-site UK private ophthalmology chains as of May 2024, sitting at the top of a market where 85% of providers still operate from a single location.

How does Rare.Monitor define a UK private ophthalmology provider?

Rare.Monitor counts UK private healthcare providers offering ophthalmology services on their public-facing website, including both single-location clinics and multi-site chains. The May 2024 dataset identified 1,401 providers.

Are NHS ophthalmology services included in this Rare.Monitor analysis?

No. This analysis covers UK private ophthalmology providers only. NHS ophthalmology services are tracked in a separate Rare.Monitor analysis.

How often is Rare.Monitor's UK market analysis refreshed?

Rare.Monitor tracks over 230,000 UK health, wellness and beauty places, with market analysis refreshed on a rolling basis as new website data is enriched.

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