I've been wearing Gas permeable rigid lenses for 61yrs & always sorted new ones in London. The clinic closed & so I tried Barracloughs as quite a few friends recommended. They were absolutely brillia... See more
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About Barracloughs the Opticians
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We are an independent group who have been caring for eyes for over 68 years. Established in 1957 by Frank Barraclough in St. Leonards and later joined by Peter Stiles, we gained a reputation founded on expertise combined with a kind and helpful manner.
Investing in the latest technology and equipment such as OCT imaging and Optomap® retinal scanning and keeping the practices modern and up to date has all helped in passing the 65 year milestone.
However, a significant contribution has been made by the people working in the company and a large proportion of our staff have been with us for many years enabling them to build excellent relationships with our clients. We're proud of the solid reputation we have built up over the years and will continue to deliver the very best possible service when it comes to eye care and customer care.
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The Barracloughs Promise
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- You'll see, we care
- As a trusted independent optician, we've been caring for eyes for over six decades. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has been a cornerstone of our business since our founding in 1957.
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Head Office: 41 Western Road, TN40 1DT, Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Trusted in East Sussex for over 68 years
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The optician was very helpful and…
The optician was very helpful and thorough and took the time to talk things through
September 19, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thanks Peter! Taking the time is essential, we never want you to feel hurried during your visit.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We look forward to your next visit.
The optician came up with a cunning…
The optician came up with a cunning plan which may restore my eyesight to its former state. Let’s hope so!
September 19, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Mr Higgs, we love this! And we're sure Lucia's cunning plan will work like a charm!
Thanks for trusting Barracloughs with your eye care and we look forward to seeing you again!
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you for your feedback Mr Coote! We're very grateful to you for taking the time to share your experience.
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs as your opticians in Eastbourne 😀
Friendly and Professional
A friendly atmosphere. Engaging staff and a professional, informative Optician.
September 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
These are really lovely points to highlight Sharon, thank you so much.
We're really happy that you were pleased with your visit!
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs and we look forward to seeing you again 😀
Friendly and Professional branch.
The service during the appointment was lovely, the receptionist (Claire Hallett) was friendly and knowledgeable, and the optician (James Miller) was very clear when explaining the scan results so I felt I understood everything and the appointment went by smoothly. Overall both did a great job that day and I’m glad I’ve got a dependable branch local to me.
September 20, 2024
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Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
We love that you refer to Barracloughs as a "dependable branch" - we always want you to know that you're in safe hands when you trust us with your eye care so that description brought a smile 🙂 Thank you for such lovely words about the team and the service you have received.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you so much! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and look forward to your next visit!
Thanks again for choosing Barracloughs as your opticians in Polegate 🙂
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you so much Simon! It really is reassuring when you say "as always". We appreciate you choosing Barracloughs as your opticians in Eastbourne - and look forward to seeing you again!
Eye Care
Excellent service & care right from booking appointment with the reception desk through the very thorough eye test to the help choosing my new glasses and payment. Trevor Amey was excellent explaining every step of the examination & the results in a clear & concise manner. Sam Clayton carried forward the service baton waiting patiently while I tried on numerous pairs of glasses, taking images to help me decide & offering alternatives. All carried out in a calm & respectful manner. Looking forward to wearing my new glasses.
September 12, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
This is wonderful to read Valerie, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience!
We're so happy to read that you were pleased with every step of your journey so far - we have no doubts you'll love your new eyewear too!
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs 🙂
They were very thorough and explained…
They were very thorough and explained everything that was being done. It made for a very pleasant experience.
August 22, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you Ian - we're so happy that you were pleased with your visit!
We value your feedback and really appreciate you sharing.
We look forward to seeing you next time!
Customer Service which does not exist…
Customer Service which does not exist in many circumstances in this Digital Age. We are Humans and not Robot and loosing polite conversation.
August 23, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you Mrs Cox!
We couldn't agree more, a smiling face and being served by an actual human makes such a difference!
We really appreciate you sharing and thank you for choosing Barracloughs!
I was pleased by the attention to…
I was pleased by the attention to detail through every aspect from testing to measuring thoroughly for well fitting spectacles. Good, professional, polite service
August 20, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Hi Mrs Reeve, this is so nice to read, thank you!
We're thrilled that you were pleased with so many elements of your visit to Barracloughs, and we really appreciate you sharing!
Have a lovely day 😃 Thanks again.
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you Mr Brown!
Excellent is what we aim for and it's excellent to see your kind feedback 😀
We really appreciate you taking the time to share - and for choosing Barracloughs!
Great service and friendly team
As a first time customer I was greeted in a welcoming and friendly manner. The service I received was efficient and I am happy with the outcome.
August 3, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Hi Libby - thank you for choosing Barracloughs and thank you for sharing your experience!
We really value feedback and we're so happy that you were pleased with your first visit!
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you again 🙂
Pleasurable!
Nothing!I was very well looked after! I never once felt like I was in a cattle market being ushered through quickly?Mr Malik, & Kate were very attentive to me, & I felt very comfortable in their presence.
August 2, 2024
Unprompted review
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
This makes us smile Mrs Line! Thank you so much for sharing and we are thrilled that you enjoyed our unhurried service.
We'll be sure to let the team see your kind words.
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs!
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you Mrs Ferdinand! Mr Miller will be happy to read this!
We really appreciate your loyalty to Barracloughs 😀
Take care and we'll see you next time.
Staff very quick and efficient
Staff very quick and efficient, very thorough on my eye test, would recommend.
July 23, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Great to hear Mr Dadswell! Thank you so much for choosing Barracloughs as your opticians in Uckfield. We truly value recommendations too, so we are very grateful for this - thank you again!
We look forward to your next visit.
Very Highly Recommended
Stephen, the optician, helped me to feel at ease during my eye exam and Kelly, the office manager, was extremely kind and patient when helping me to choose frames and lenses. I highly recommend Barracloughs in St Leonards.
January 19, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Hannah this is fantastic to read, thank you!
The team in Silverhill will be so happy to read your comments! And we really appreciate recommendations so this means a lot to us s😀
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs!
The appointment was on time
The appointment was on time, and no pressure to purchase new glasses, as my prescription had only changed slightly.
July 8, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Wonderful to hear Ken, thank you for sharing!
We really appreciate you choosing Barracloughs as your opticians in St. Leonards - and look forward to seeing you next time!
Didn't have to wait.
Didn't have to wait.
Talked me through all the tests and images.
Didn't force any products on to me.
Professional and excellent service.
July 10, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Mr Croft it is so nice to read this review, thank you for sharing your feedback! We'll make sure the team at your Battle practice sees your kind words!
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs and we look forward to seeing you again next time.
Pleasant eye test
A pleasant and helpful lady who conducted my eye test efficiently.
(NB. This is written by Mavis Williams and not Keith Williams, my husband, who shares my email address!!)
June 27, 2024
Reply from Barracloughs the Opticians
Thank you so much Mrs Williams, we're really happy to read that you were pleased with your visit. We'll make sure that Nuleen sees your kind words!
If you have any suggestions as to how we could achieve 5-stars next time, please feel free to let us know at feedback@barracloughs.net 🙂
Thanks for choosing Barracloughs Mrs Williams and we look forward to seeing you next time!
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