Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester Reviews 275

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

High Street, SO23 Winchester, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going to Rawlings in Winchester for many years for eye care and glasses. The customer service and customer care is second to none. I do find prices perhaps to be higher than other outl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan checked my hearing. He updated my hearing aids with the latest firmware and checked my hearing. This allowed him to make the necessary adjustments as my hearing had changed slightly. He also ma... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went above and beyond my expectations. I had to cancel an appt late notice due to being unwell and they were super kind and helped me rearrange promptly. A very swift and on time eye exam with clear e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always so professional and with excellent products and services. I pay a monthly payment to be on a care plan which gives me free scans and appointments. They have helped me with some really difficu... See more

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Company details

  1. Glasses store
  2. Audiologist
  3. Hearing Aid Shop
  4. Optometrist

Written by the company

Rawlings Opticians is a group of 12 practices spread throughout Surrey and Hampshire where we have built a strong reputation for the quality of our professional expertise and service. We recognise the importance our patients place on the individual feel to our service.2


Contact info

  • High Street, SO23, Winchester, England, United Kingdom

  • 01962 862492

4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

275 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going to Rawlings in… Winchester

I have been going to Rawlings in Winchester for many years for eye care and glasses. The customer service and customer care is second to none. I do find prices perhaps to be higher than other outlets, but worth the extra for the professional service I receive at each appointment. I am looking forward to receiving my new sunglasses which will certainly help issues that I have with bright sunlight and the glare that sometimes reflects off a hot road surface. I would confidently recommend Rawlings to others.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Thank you so much for your kind review Jean! We always try to provide the best experience for all our customers, so it's nice to hear you would recommend us.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed & less professionalism

I was rather disappointed with what Rawlings has become having been with them for many years. The professionalism they used to have seems to have greatly diminished, and it feels like the majority of the team are not much older than students. Charm, attentiveness, and the personal touch seem to have been lost to apathy, slowness, conversations about patients being audible to other people, and a rather casual manner wanting in helpfulness. I found my new young optician rather patronizing and perfunctory.
And when I got home I received a call to say they had overcharged me, which should not have really happened. I now need to go back into the branch to get my refund which is rather annoying.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

I have followed this up with the branch as your experience is certainly not common for the team at Winchester. The manager assures me that the staff would never openly discuss any personal information in the branch, however, he has reminded everyone to be aware. I do apologise if you feel the service wasn't what you have come to expect on this occasion and we thank you for your feedback, Stephanie. We can always be better!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and caring service from Emma

Very good and caring service from Emma. Quickly received new glasses. Thank you all very much.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Alexander! Really appreciate the 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable team who I trust implicitly

21 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

We really appreciate your trust in us Sarah! Thank you so much for the 5-star review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annual hearing review

Ryan checked my hearing. He updated my hearing aids with the latest firmware and checked my hearing. This allowed him to make the necessary adjustments as my hearing had changed slightly. He also made tweaks to cater for various noises that I found irritating, and added an extra programme that help in a quite environment.

Ryan always does a very through job and I was very pleased with the review.

16 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Ryan is an incredible member of our audiology team and you were in safe hands Phil! Thank you for the 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visit to Rawlings Winchester

There was an appointment in just a short while. The optometrist was clearly very good. She found that I had cataracts and referred me to a place of my choosing. There was no pressure to spend money on new glasses.
A first rate service.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Thank you so much Ken this is a lovely review! Really appreciate you taking the time to leave us 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always so professional

Always so professional and with excellent products and services. I pay a monthly payment to be on a care plan which gives me free scans and appointments.
They have helped me with some really difficult eye issues.

26 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

So pleased to hear we've been able to help you so much! Thank you so much for the kind feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive client centred experience

Easy booking, prompt service. Lovely practitioner explained clearly. Overall a very positive client centred experience.

10 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

What a wonderful review, thank you Gabriella! Really appreciate the 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma has taken over me as client from…

Emma has taken over me as client from Mrs Potts and was excellent - very good explanations and information including, unasked, about driving.

6 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Lovely feedback for Emaa, thank you Hugh! Emma is great, so really nice of you to say so.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My follow up appointment with Bill was…

My follow up appointment with Bill was as professional and thorough as my main appointment. THANKYOU!

4 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

And thank you for the 5-stars! Really grateful you chose Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rawlings are doing their best to make…

Rawlings are doing their best to make eye tests constructive and helpful. They have years of experience and want clients to go away feeling helped and better. I have been their client for years.

9 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

We really do try to explain everything clearly as it's important you understand your examination, so its great to hear you felt that was the case Marianna!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service in every respect

A very thorough and professional eye test. What was being tested was excpalined throughout. Staff friendly and helpful and adjusted frames

12 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Thank you so much for the review David!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vision and hearing check ups

Just had my sight and hearing check ups and very pleased with the service and help I had with both. I came away confident that I was in great hands after clear and informed advice on what I needed to look after my sight and hearing.

18 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Great to hear James! So pleased your visit to our Winchester branch was such a positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 * service & with a smile!

5 * service & with a smile!
Helpful, informative, everything that’s good to make an informed decision.
Highly recommended

14 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Love it! Thank you for your 5-stars Lindy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Calm, friendly efficiency.

The calm, friendly efficiency of my annual review gave me confidence, and the selection of my new frames was also well-handled.

2 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Really pleased everything went so well! Thank you for the 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went above and beyond my expectations

Went above and beyond my expectations. I had to cancel an appt late notice due to being unwell and they were super kind and helped me rearrange promptly. A very swift and on time eye exam with clear explanation and support getting new spectacles which were ready within 2 days!

9 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Hope you love your new frames Sophie! We always try to accommodate for appointment changes, so good to hear we could help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Rawlings team in Winchester are…

The Rawlings team in Winchester are always happy to help no matter how big or small the issue you have. I have had to go In for two drop in appointments so far and each time they assess and treat you considerately and carefully. They are a very thorough opticians

4 February 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Winchester

Thank you Sara, lovely feedback! We really do appreciate reviews like this.

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