I arrived early for my appointment and I was seen within minutes,the optician was friendly and made me feel at ease.I was seen in a down stairs clinic as I struggle with stairs so I was grateful for t... See more
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Aman the optician was very polite and attentive, but also easy-going and never over the top. The whole experience felt really friendly while still being extremely professional. While I was going t... See more
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Aman, the ophthalmologist was excellent.He was a good listener, very helpful & a great communicator. I told him I was suffering with dry & gritty eyes. He explained in plain language, that the tear gl... See more
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I was given a very comprehensive eye test by a friendly optician. My eye had been sore and the optician had a good look to ensure that there was nothing in my eye.Everything was explained clearly and... See more
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- Eye Care Center
- Audiologist
- Contact Lenses Supplier
- Emergency Care Service
- Glasses Store
- Sunglasses Store
About R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
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Welcome to the R Woodfall Group of independent family owned Opticians
We are a group of friendly, expert, optical practices who have served our communities in South East London, North Kent and Surrey for decades.
We have many years of experience in taking care of all our customers’ eye care needs and concerns. Our friendly team of eye care professionals offer quality eye care, optical products, and exemplary customer service to all of our clients. We make sure to take the time to hear the needs of our customers and have since developed a recipe for a consistently enjoyable experience.
Our team of experienced optometrists, dispensing and contact lens opticians are dedicated to providing you with exceptional quality eye care services, at fair prices, you can trust us to take care of your eyesight and vision needs.
We offer a wide range of services including specialist eyecare, dry eye management, sunglasses, children’s eye care, myopia management and hearing care.
Our practices are located in Crystal Palace, East Dulwich Purley, Sydenham, Welling, and West Norwood. We look forward to welcoming you to the renowned Woodfalls experience.
We pride ourselves on the expert and friendly service we offer at each of our six branches.
The clinical reputation and range of services offered by Woodfalls has continued to grow, our success has been due to our committed optometrists, fully qualified dispensing and contact lens opticians, optical assistants and a team of dedicated support staff.
Our practices are fully equipped with the latest in optical equipment and all of our branches offer specialist services. We have the latest OCT (optical coherence tomography) machines at all six sites, we now also offer Optomap scanning, plus The Hearing Care Partnership to provide all things audiology.
As an independent group of opticians we dedicate the time necessary to ensure our customers receive the best care and advice. We work closely with our clinical partners to ensure we focus on our local communities and provide the very best clinical care.
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136 High Street, Welling, DA16 1TJ, Kent, United Kingdom
- 020 8303 4963
4.8
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Good service
February 24, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for your kind words about Pursers Opticians.
We’re so pleased to hear you received good service — that’s exactly what we strive for with every visit. Your feedback means a great deal to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
Very friendly and helpful team
Very friendly and helpful team.
Very patient n kind with my grandson too.
February 25, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you found the team friendly and helpful, and that they were patient and kind with your grandson as well. Making sure our younger patients feel comfortable and cared for is especially important to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you both again soon.
Their always really friendly.
February 11, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that you always find our team really friendly — creating a welcoming atmosphere is very important to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.
I have used this optician for many…
I have used this optician for many years and have always been very satisfied. I had an appointment last week and ,as usual, all the staff were helpful .The optometrist tested my eyes and I was given a good a selection of glasses to choose from.
I was very pleased with the whole experience. Thank you.
February 13, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been consistently satisfied with our service over the years. It’s wonderful to know that our team and optometrist made your recent visit a positive one and that you were pleased with the selection of glasses available. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again.
Was good
Was good, however I was told my son was need eye drops and that didn’t happen at the appointment. Also the staff was asking my 4 year old son to look left and right. He doesn’t know that yet. Also asked him how long his eyes feel a certain way. Saying things like hair half and hour or an hour. He’s 4 and doesn’t understand time. Other than this, the appointment was good. Just some feedback
February 11, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that overall you found the appointment to be good, but we’re sorry to learn about the concerns you’ve raised. We understand how important clear communication is, especially during children’s appointments. We apologise for any confusion regarding the eye drops and for any questions that may not have been age-appropriate for your son. Your feedback is very helpful, and we will share it with our team to ensure we continue improving our approach for our younger patients. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Aman
Aman, the ophthalmologist was excellent.He was a good listener, very helpful & a great communicator. I told him I was suffering with dry & gritty eyes. He explained in plain language, that the tear glands were causing this problem. After my examination, he suggested the eyedrops & eye mask to sort out my eye issues which I bought. My eyesight hadn’t changed, so I didn’t need any new glasses. The optician also adjusted my glasses as they kept moving down on my nose. Overall I had an excellent experience.
February 2, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Hi Nirmal
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that our optometrist Amandeep provided such attentive, clear, and helpful care, and that you felt listened to throughout your appointment. It’s great to know the explanation and treatment plan for your dry eyes were clear and reassuring.
Your kind words mean a great deal to the whole team, and we’re so glad you had an excellent experience.”
Very helpful guidance and super kind…
Very helpful guidance and super kind care. Much appreciated and highly recommended!
February 7, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that you found our guidance helpful and our care kind and supportive. It truly means a lot to us that you would recommend our services. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Great service again!
All staff very friendly and knowledgable. Eye test was thorough and everything explained. Choosing new glasses was easy with nothing too much trouble.
January 13, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for the kind words, our team will really appreciate this. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Eye test
Helpful reception staff. I felt the eye test was rather rushed. I suffer from blepharitis/dry eye which was not picked up during the test. Also felt focus was on selling the £35 OCT examination!
January 24, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Hi Esther
Thank you for your feedback, we highly value all comments, but are disappointed you feel your eye examination was rushed, we allow 40 minutes for all adult eye tests, therefore we will investigate in this instance to establish where we have failed to exceed your expectations.
Kind regards
R Woodfall Opticians
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
We're pleased our team could make your visit and great one. Thank you for your review.
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
It's wonderful to know your experience with us was seamless and positive!
Thank you for your feedback.
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you for your feedback, your continued support is greatly appreciated !
Promptly seen at appointment time and…
Promptly seen at appointment time and felt I was treated with respect and given a thorough examination
January 8, 2026
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear our team made your visit smooth and comfortable. We hope to see you again soon.
The staff are very nice and polite and…
The staff are very nice and polite and also very helpful
December 19, 2025
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you very much for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated by our staff here at Welling!
Helpful staff with a lot of experience
Helpful staff with a lot of experience. They fast tracked my order so I could collect the specs before Xmas, so I could read the jokes in the crackers. They made choosing frames suitable for my needs easy.
December 24, 2025
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you dearly for your feedback, It is greatly appreciated by our staff here in Welling. We are pleased that we could accommodate you with a speedy service and hope that you enjoyed your Christmas...and the jokes!
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated.
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are glad we could be of assistance and hope all goes well with your cataract surgery.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Reply from R Woodfall Opticians - Linklater & Gothelf Welling
Thank you dearly for taking the time to leave us your review!
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