Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care Reviews 

We have been customers at Rawlings Winchester for over a decade . Both my wife and I are on their monthly plan which gives us significant discounts on frames and lenses (and image insurance) and includes a thorough annual eye test. But it's not really the savings that keep us coming back, or the wide range of glasses that they offer; rather, it's the excellent personalised service that they consistently deliver, and the patience and professionalism of the team that makes Rawlings our only choice for eye tests and glasses.

Rawlings Opticians and Hearing Care Croydon were very helpful when my sunglasses needed a new piece that had got lost from one of the side arms. They ordered in two new pieces and stuck them on with glue to ensure the same thing didn't happen again. I am very pleased with the result.

When I needed it, Rawlings gave me immediate appointments, careful, professional attention, analysed the problem, sent me first to my GP, then to the specialists for remedial work on my cataracts. Excellent support.

Had a full eye examination, and a Macular hole was discovered. Rawlings referred me to Moorfields (at St. Georges). Moorfields acted quickly and I had the necessary surgery. Thank you Rawlings, Peter A.

Recently attended a hearing test, chose Rawlings as they had been excellent for my eye test and glasses earlier in the year. Thorough ear test and free. Service was very quick and staff very obliging. Audiologist (Ryan) excellent.

A brilliant local optician with exceptional service and a great range of frames. Staff are always so patient, kind, and helpful and the overall care we receive is consistently excellent. A trustworthy, family-friendly optician offering cutting-edge eye-care and screening, highly recommend!

Friendly and efficient staff. Hearing check up went well.

My most recent visit to Rawlings in Winchester was very helpful. I've always found everyone at the branch to be welcoming and friendly. This visit was no exception. Thank you. Especially for fitting me in with little notice.

It was very good except that the poor optometrist had just been off with an injury for 3 weeks and was denied entry to their computer for doing a field of vision test, she thought because the password had been updated. She could not find anyone to tell her the correct password so, having struggled in through one heatwave I have a return visit probably in another!

The staff at Alresford are always really friendly and helpful. My optician Meti (Mohammed) was really lovely and explained the results of the scan, and what it showed on the screen. He was a breath of fresh air. I didn’t need different lenses so I was not helped by Phil this time, but he is also really friendly and always remembers me each year!

Highly professional and friendly service at a fantastic local business. Highly recommended.

Highly professional, knowledgable and customer-centric staff. Good range of frames and lots of support finding ones that suit you.

Very efficient service. All tests fully explained and well executed. My needs understood and taken care of. AM. 18.06.2026

I decided to join the Hearing Care Plan as I need to have regular Microsuction Treatment. I was really impressed on my first visit with Jessica who, having a degree in Audiology, showed a greater understanding of hearing issues than the technicians who have treated me in the past. As part of the plan Jessica offered an enhanced hearing test on my last visit. This revealed that I may have a problem with my middle or inner ear. I have now been rereferred for an MRI scan. So glad I went to Rawlings and a huge thank you to Jessica for her time and trouble.

Very good experience at Rawlings. All nembers of the team were friendly and helpful. Didn't feel rushed and I felt I had a thorough eye examination and was listened to. Eye problem that I had has settled with appropriate treatment and the care and advice from Katie the Optician was excellent.
When choosing new frames, didn't feel rushed and had good advice and help selecting these.

I’ve been going to Rawlings Winchester for 20+ years. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and extremely professional. The care I’ve received during appointments has been second to none, whether for contact lens or spectacles. Rawlings don’t have the ‘two for one’ sales etc that other ophthalmologists do, but I’d rather have their professionalism and attention to detail.

Always polite and very thoroug
Would fully recommend Rawlings.

Efficient, courteous and high standards of care as always. Very pleased to discover the existence of En Route special anti-glare night driving lenses - looking forward to getting a pair.

I was greeted warmly and given all the support I needed during the eye assessment appointment.
The subsequent lens fitting appointment was quickly arranged and the work was done quickly and efficiently.

Very professional friendly triage referred from the Alresford Branch, an email follow up to the Eye clinic in Southampton