Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon Reviews 182

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

High Street 8, CR0 1YA Croydon, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff always give their time. Never rushing, making sure that the whole experience is of the highest standard.Iam really grateful for that. I took my eyes for granted until at sixty I had two reti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Croydon branch with my 5 year old daughter for her first pair of glasses. Excellent service. The optician assisting us was extremely patient while my nervous daughter tried on frames. She... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went into Rawlings Croydon today with some eye issues (obviously :-p ). They are my usual Optician and, as always greeted by the friendly team. Was examined by Francesca, who I had not met b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The moment you enter the premises you are met by friendly and professional staff. The person taking the test always explains everything so clearly and shows me the photographs etc and shows what is wh... See more

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Company details

  1. Glasses Store
  2. Audiologist
  3. Hearing Aid Store
  4. Optometrist

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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


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  • High Street 8, CR0 1YA, Croydon, England, United Kingdom

  • 020 8667 9153

4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great professional Opticians

Great professional Opticians - All staff friendly and professional from reception upwards. have been a client for over 30 years and they remain modern and relevant in a competitive space. They provide a very professional eye care service and clear explanation of their examination findings and practical advice.

20 May 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

This is such a nice review because it really encapsulates what we are trying to do! Thank you so much for leaving this feedback and the 5-stars.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As usual Mr

As usual Mr. Barker was very thorough and explained everything most lucidly

25 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

Thank you for your feedback Malcolm! Glad you are pleased with how your appointment went.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Magen

Magen, optician and other staffs were profession and nice to help me check the vision. I really appreciated their immediately help.

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

Glad we could help with everything Hsin-Yi! Thank you so much for leaving us a positive review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, the staff, are efficient, caring, helpful. That is why I stay with Rawlings.

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

And we are so happy to have you Geraldine! Thank you for choosing us and leaving such a lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Total confidence with Rawlings

The moment you enter the premises you are met by friendly and professional staff. The person taking the test always explains everything so clearly and shows me the photographs etc and shows what is what. I feel really confident I am treated to the best

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

That's what we like to hear Mike! Sounds like you had a great experience in our Croydon branch, thanks for sharing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

20+years of caring and help

I've been a patient at Rawlings Opticians since i moved to Croydon in 1994. All the staff have always been friendly and very knowledgeable and they care about their clients . Throughout my years with them with a few prescription changes on the way,they've helped me choose suitable replacement glasses very successfully. One year i chose a pale green armed rimless pair for just normal lenses,which were put aside once I'd changed too Lindberg transition frame less glasses. then about 2 years ago i had my old green frames update with my new prescription with transition lenses which include a multicoloured shimmer coating on them. lovely! i accidently dropped them and the screw holding the right lenses fell out. .gone. . i thought that would be the end of them due to their age and parts no longer being readily available .. but no . . my glasses went from my Croydon branch to a brilliant technician at their Purley branch who said he would take a look at them for me.
last Wednesday i received a call to say they had them back at Croydon and they were ready for collection. WOW i couldn't believe they had done what i thought was impossible. the nurses i work with ask me why i go to rawlings and not Spec savers etc . . my answer. . Rawlings have looked after me/my eyes for 20+years and have always been there when I've needed help with eye problems ,scratched lenses,missing bits from frames etc and have always dealt with the problems in a friendly professional manner. I would recommend them to anyone in need of eye care. . even my ex in-laws go there!

25 April 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

What a wonderful review, thank you so much Sharon, and thank you for your loyalty over the years! Glad we were able to fix your frames, we understand how important a favourite pair are. Really appreciate the recommendation as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a few appointments at the…

Ive had a few appointments at the Croydon branch of Rawlings Opticians and have always had a great experience. The team, especially the receptionists are friendly, professional, and really take the time to make sure everything is right. As a plan member, I appreciate the ease and clarity of the plan details and feel well looked after and supported with my eye care.

The only downside for me is the pricing — I do find the frames and products quite expensive, even for a private optician. That said, the quality of service and comprehensive tests is excellent overall and keeps me coming back even though I travel quite a distance to get there. Very satisfied

1 April 2026
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Thank you so much for your review! We understand some of our brands are at the high end, but we do feel we offer a choice for most budgets.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with the Croydon branch of…

Been with the Croydon branch of Rawlings for over 30 years and have seen the same optometrist for the majority of this time.
Always easy to get an appointment and I always feel welcomed and well cared for.

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

Wow, 30 years!!! Thank you so much for your loyalty Jenny and we really appreciate your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest Opticians

I have always found the staff very helpful, polite and indeed very approachable.
No hidden costs, I have full trust in the advices given. Their driving principle I believe is safeguarding their customers best interests.

I have no reason to hesitate to recommend Rawling Opticians for those looking for an honest and clear guidance.

I wish Rawlings more successes and hope more branches are established for the benefits of more customers.

20 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

What a lovely review, thank you so much for taking the time to write it! We really appreciate the recommendation and 5-stars as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, friendly helpful staff

I visited the Croydon branch on 12th March for my routine scans, eye examination and sight test, and to choose two new pairs of glasses. I've been going to this store for a couple of years, and highly recommend them. My optometrist Francesca was very thorough, friendly and answered all my questions. The various staff who helped me choose and order glasses were all friendly and helpful (I'm sorry I didn't remember your names). I find it a real challenge to find frames that comfortably fit my wide face, so I was there for ages trying on various frames and getting them comprehensively adjusted multiple times until we had two suitable pairs. One will be my first pair of varifocals and I was very grateful for all the explanations about the lenses and tips on getting used to them. Overall a great customer experience, thank you.

LB

12 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

It really is a wonderful team at Croydon and Francesca is a brilliant optomoterist so it's lovely to see you agree Leanne! Thank you for the feedback and the recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff always give their time

The staff always give their time. Never rushing, making sure that the whole experience is of the highest standard.Iam really grateful for that. I took my eyes for granted until at sixty I had two retinal detachments.Rawlings give me peace of mind if I have any concerns.

5 March 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

So pleased we gave you peace of mind Janet! Really nice to read reviews like this that show how we can help make peoples lives easier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Rawlings patient for 57 years!

I have been a Rawlings patient for 57 years and have always found the staff to be empathetic and polite, rigorous in their sight testing using the most-up-to-date diagnostic tools, and scrupulous in what they can offer to patients in some cases who need corrective measures to assist and/or improve their eyesight capability. Because I have always been extremely satisfied with the service that Rawlings offer, even though I moved to Brighton five years ago from Croydon, I remain one of their patents because I am confident and happy with the service that their staff provide.

27 January 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

Wow, what a lovely review from a long term customer who still travels to use our services! Thank you so much for your kind words and your continued loyalty Nicole, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Respite!

Space, seating, lighting, calm, location all welcoming. Most importantly, i never feel rushed. No question is too silly. And privacy means not having to listen to others going through the same process. Professional to a T !

29 January 2026
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

Sounds like the Croydon team did a wonderful job Brenda! So nice to hear how happy you were with your appointment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A brilliant personalised service via…

A brilliant personalised service via the NHS catoured to the people at last.

30 December 2025
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

No problem at all Andrew, thank you for the 5-stars!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and reliable service; my ‘go to’ optician.

A personalised service; you see the same person each time, which I appreciate. Very efficient and competent staff, who are always polite and friendly, and give advice based on knowledge and experience. They are very thorough, and don’t cut corners.

22 December 2025
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

Very proud to be your 'go to' optician Susan, we really appreciate your loyalty!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, professional staff

Friendly, professional staff.
Thorough eye test and detailed explanation in a language you can understand.

17 December 2025
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

Good to hear Simon! We always hope to be clear and concise, so really pleased to see you agree.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from beginning to end

Great experience from beginning to end. Professional eye test, good help choosing frames. Lovely helpful staff who did not make me feel rushed and were very kind. I have been to Rawlings for many years now and always find them so helpful!

3 December 2025
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Reply from Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care - Croydon

So pleased we could help and make your visit so great Christian! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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