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M&S Opticians Reviews 293

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Considering 224 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professional approach, making the entire process pleasant and comfortable. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many people appreciating the thorough eye exams, efficient appointments, and the overall ease of their experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product, specifically mentioning that the optical precision of their glasses was flawed or that the frames were bent and required repeated adjustments. Additionally, some reviewers found the prices to be too high compared to other opticians, and a few noted a limited choice of frames.

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Staff

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Service

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Product

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Price

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Quality

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

M&S Opticians are reasonably efficient, BUT, the optical precision was seriously floored on the first pair of specs, and the second pair, although better, are not good for reading. But I will put up... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The staff at the Cardiff store were very friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault their service. They made choosing glasses very pleasant My criticism is the designer glasses were far too expensive com... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was greeted very warmly and introduced to Jonathan, who talked me through the options available for lenses, frames, etc. He was very thorough and helpful. Then to see the Ophthalmologist Tassnima -... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff could not have been more helpful. There were always appointments available without waiting long. I had an issue with the frames I chose. It was sorted without fuss and it was a more relaxed,... See more

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Company details

  1. Optician
  2. Contact Lenses Supplier
  3. Glasses Store
  4. Hearing Aid Store
  5. Optometrist
  6. Sunglasses Store

Optical and hearing services

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Optical services
Eye tests, OCT scan included, NHS eyecare, frame styling, contact lenses, outside prescriptions welcome.
Hearing services
Free hearing checks, latest hearing aid technology, NHS hearing care.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

M & S Opticians Bournemouth.

I have been using the Castlepoint Bournemouth branch optical team since it was first opened. Always really good: thorough, efficient, professional and friendly. I would strongly recommend them.

30 January 2026
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Steve., we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Customer Experience

This is the second time i’ve used M&S Optician. From start to finish everyone is so helpful. Great service. And I would recommend them over a number of the usual High St Opticians.

22 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We’re thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience at M&S Opticians! We hope to see you again soon at M&S Opticians HQ!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

M&S Opticians Gemini Warrington

M&S Opticians Gemini Warrington The staff here were very professional informative and helpful

22 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy your visit at M&S Opticians HQ went so smoothly

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

varifocal glasses

I have being to an optician in high street for more than 20 years. Never got a service like M&S. Staff in M&S is very friendly , helpful and efficient. Will recommend to any one it is a 5 star service.

23 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

It’s great to hear you’re happy with your glasses and the care you received at M&S Opticians. Thank you again for choosing us, see you next time for your eye care needs!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought my elderly mum to M&S opticians…

Bought my elderly mum to M&S opticians . After the eye test , it wasn't straight forward , but with advise and exceptional care given to mum, we were able to then choose new glasses and left with a very happy mum thanks Fleur and her team

19 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We’re delighted you’re happy with your experience, visit us again soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Went to pick up glasses and couldn’t…

Went to pick up glasses and couldn’t see clearly out of them. Assistant manager got involved and checked them and told me it was because the frames were too wide and therefore my pupils were not in the centre which should have been picked up when I chose the frames I now have to change frames and pay the difference not a good experience.

22 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to read you had such a frustrating experience, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Let us work with you to address your concerns, email us at customercare@mandsopticians.com.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable, friendly & helpful staff.

Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful members of staff. Would have given 5 stars if we hadn’t have been kept waiting. All good in the end.

21 January 2026
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Thank you again for leaving us this response. Have a nice day

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff could not have been more…

The staff could not have been more helpful. There were always appointments available without waiting long. I had an issue with the frames I chose. It was sorted without fuss and it was a more relaxed, calm experience inside the store than I previously had at a famous high street optician. Plus I had a free hearing test too. Excellent. Highly recommended.

18 September 2025
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Claire, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy to spend money on such good service!

I was greeted very warmly and introduced to Jonathan, who talked me through the options available for lenses, frames, etc. He was very thorough and helpful. Then to see the Ophthalmologist Tassnima - a kind, gentle lady who explained each process. The staff took a long time to make sure my varifocal lens were exactly right for my selection. Im delighted with the way I was treated.

22 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth a go

1st time visiting M&S for glasses. Service was excellent I also got a free hearing test when I was there. Great choice of frames. Price was cheaper than my previous optician. Staff were very friendly and professional

22 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience...

I visited my local Marks and Spencer opticians in Stevenage today for the first time - and it won't be my last visit.
From Stan, who kindly managed to get me an appointment in the first place, to Kaci who did all the necessary testing, and finally to Jim the optician, who's knowledge and professionalism is second to none! I came out of there feeling fully reassured and confident, with a clean bill of health!
Thank you M & S Opticians...

24 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's anything more we can do!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked wrong, no flexibility, and an unwelcoming front-of-house experience

I attended my local M&S Opticians (Torquay) with my son for what I believed was a booked appointment. I arranged the booking by phone on a Friday and was clear that I did not want the following day (Saturday), but the Saturday after. Unfortunately, this was not listened to and the appointment was booked two weeks later instead of one.

When I attended on the date I believed had been agreed, I was told the appointment was not for that day. What concerned me was not only the administrative error, but the lack of flexibility to resolve it. There was no ability to accommodate me on the day and, availability overall was extremely limited.

I had specifically requested after-school appointments, but the times suggested were impractical and left very little margin to get from school on time.

In addition, the front-of-house experience felt unwelcoming. We arrived dressed in outdoor clothing as we were going on to the yard afterwards and were visibly scanned by a member of staff in a way that felt judged. While this may not have been intentional, perception matters in customer-facing services.

For a clinical-adjacent service, accurate administration, listening carefully to customers, flexibility, and professional, non-judgmental interaction are essential. As these standards were not met, I chose to cancel and go elsewhere.

24 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We value your feedback. Your review highlights areas where we can do better, and we thank you for that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Teamwork

Jo greeted us with warmth and enthusiasm and as we were early for our appointment, she showed us to some seats. Throughout the initial examination she was at pains to explain the process which she executed with great efficiency. Thank you Jo, you are excellent. Following the excellent, educational eye examination by Tassnima, Martin concurred in my selection of frames and proceeded with a thorough process of ensuring my new lenses would be properly aligned and that my requirements regarding lens type and coatings etc. would be met. Dominika gave Martin’s findings a thorough check and signed them off. I concluded that I was being cared for by a very adhesive team who are careful to get the job done right first time believing that in so doing I shall be very happy to return when my next eye examination is due. Thank you all. I shall spread the word and I intend to return in due course.

15 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Ian, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and good service

The nose pad of my glasses was broken and it was purchased from Asia. I took it to the Canterbury store, Charlotte has inspected the glasses and said she could fix it - when it's returned, she told me both nose pads were replaced. It's perfect and excellent service.

21 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On my visit to the M&S store in High…

On my visit to the M&S store in High Wycombe I was told my prescription hadn’t changed from the previous year so new glasses were not needed, and instead I would be referred for cataract surgery. I was given a note to take to my GP for them to make the referral. This was the first error as they should have referred me themselves direct.
A few days later I received a phone call asking me to make another appointment in order for them to make a direct referral. At this second appointment they gave me a further eye test. The optician then proceeded to point out all the negatives of cataract surgery and none of the benefits, so much so that I was completely dissuaded from the surgery and instead I was talked into purchasing a new set of lenses instead. When the glasses arrived and I tried them on I told the assistant that the lenses weren’t clear but was told to go away and try them for a while so as to get used to them. I tried them for a considerable time but there was no improvement. I went back and was given a third eye test and a referral was then made for cataract surgery. Had the referral been made properly on the first visit I wouldn’t have had to go for a second appointment, only to be dissuaded from surgery. The only reason I can see from this is that no sale was made on the first visit so I was called back to be persuaded to purchase a pair of glasses that I didn’t need, and unfortunately this is what I did. After lengthy emails back and forth forth to the customer service department asking for a full refund due to the miss-selling, they eventually agreed to offer me a 50% discount if I purchased another pair of glasses after my surgery. Obviously I did not take up this offer and went elsewhere for new lenses.

2 May 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your honest feedback. Your concerns have been investigated and responded to by our Customer Service team and we are sorry you remain dissatisfied.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wolstanton store

We had a great experience at the Wolstanton store, Freya was amazing. She listened to what we wanted and bought the glasses over to us. She had endless patience whilst every pair was tried and considered and gave her honest and professional opinion. We would definitely recommend

16 January 2026
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Mrs Robinson, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

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