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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 228 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, making the entire process pleasant and reassuring. Many people highlight the excellent service received, from thorough eye and hearing tests to efficient assistance with frame selection and aftercare. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the product quality, noting issues with glasses not being optically precise or frames being faulty. A few people also found the prices to be too high compared to competitors and felt there wasn't enough choice in frames. Additionally, some reviewers reported poor after-sales service and occasional negative interactions with certain staff members.

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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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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 5 out of 5 stars

I went today to Marks and Spencer opticians at Castle Point Bournemouth. The whole procedure was excellent. Lourdes was very good at talking me through the process and helping me with my choices. Dan... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with my regular optician for 20 years after my optician retired I was not happy with the results for the last year my glasses did not feel correct. After being recommended M&S I went to che... 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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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

292 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My first visit to M&S Opticians

I visited M&S Opticians for the first time last week , after years with a competitor . I was very impressed with the professionalism , friendliness and efficiency of the Staff with whom I came into contact. I was able to get a same day appointment . I received very good advice about choosing frames and had a very thorough eye exam . I would unreservedly recommend M&S Opticians.

November 26, 2025
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Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed your visit at M&S Opticians.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Although the staff were very nice I felt under pressure

Although the staff were very nice I felt under a lot of pressure to buy and also have anti glare put on them at £30 per lens, which I really do not need and the wife said she felt under pressure as well but she did not have any extras on nice staff but hard sell as well we will pick up the glasses and then that is it because the glasses are expensive there

November 28, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. We would like a chance to make this better and would like to contact you to discuss this further and find a resolution. Please send us an email at customercare@mandsopticians.com as we would appreciate the chance to remedy this situation with you as a valued M&S Opticians customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

M&S restored my faith in opticians

Having had a bad experience at another optician, I did not have my eyes tested for some years.

This was a mistake because there was a problem that I needed to be referred for.

I cannot praise M&S opticians enough, especially Az, who was not only very professional, kind and helpful.

All the staff were great and I happily returned to buy new glasses which I am very pleased with.

November 14, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

This is such a wonderful review Sue, thank you and we are so pleased M&S Opticians restored your faith in Opticians.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience at M&S Opticians

Excellent experience at M&S Opticians
This was my best experience yet;
Very knowledgeable and thorough with my eye exam, showed & discussed all my scans and gave advice for future.
All the staff in this department were very pleasant & helpful.
I am very happy with my new glasses & will definitely go back.
Thank you M&S

September 24, 2025
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We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience Donna. Enjoy your new glasses!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Very pleased with my 2 new pairs of glasses. The eye test was thorough & useful. I felt I could ask the optician questions, which she happily answered. When choosing my new specs, the staff gave very honest opinions, I'm a yes/no person & found them very helpful. I was phoned & given an appointment to collect & staff ensured they were a good fit. Lovely staff at Banbury, Gateway M&S.

October 16, 2025
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Thank you for this amazing feedback Carole

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service all round at the High…

Excellent service all round at the High Wycombe store. The optician was very thorough and went way beyond any eye test I’ve had before with the level of detail. Price was good when adding a second pair of glasses at 50% off.

November 19, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We are so pleased to hear you had such a great experience at M&S Opticians High Wycombe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressed with Avnish at Cheshunt

Was very impressed with Avnish the optician at Cheshunt. He was really thorough and extremely knowledgeable about the difficult eye conditions I have.
The staff in Cheshunt are friendly and professional. I am very pleased with my specs!

October 9, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you so much for our kind words Denise!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IN GOOD HANDS

Great service, friendly & helpful staff.

November 16, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really professional service with…

Really professional service with friendly staff who explain every step. Couldn’t fault the experience.

October 18, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We strive to always deliver the very best experience we can to our customers. It is fantastic news that you have received this level of service during when you visited, thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great service …

great service very knowledgable and friendly
always got time for the customer

November 16, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

We strive to always deliver the very best experience we can to our customers. It is fantastic news that you have received this level of service during when you visited, thank you for your review!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Update. I have upped my stars from one to three…

I have upped my stars from one to three now.
I came back after I received my first 2 pairs of glasses as I wasn't satisfied with the reading/computer ones. Whereby I was advised that they weren't capable of doing both jobs and I therefore had to have a new set of lens fitted at a reduced cost.
But I am certainly not completely satisfied as they do not allow me to read the supermarkets & other shop receipts properly.

October 24, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Hi David Hayes, we appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hearing test

I had a hearing test on Saturday, 15/11/25 at 14:30.

What a horrible experience.

The audiologist was patronising, rude and very offensive.

He claimed that I was deaf in both ears but I could hear what he said.

I tried the hearing aids he recommended but it made no difference to my hearing.

He recommended hearing aids at a cost of £2665. I explained that I could not afford that.

He looked shocked that I did not have such money to spend.

I left the store in disgust.

November 15, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. We would like a chance to make this better and would like to contact you to discuss this further and find a resolution. Please send us an email at customercare@mandsopticians.com as we would appreciate the chance to remedy this situation with you as a valued M&S Opticians customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from M&S opticians in…

Excellent service from M&S opticians in Norwich. The optometrist was knowledgeable and professional and spotted a problem with distance vision. A referral was quickly arranged for which I am extremely grateful
Excellent advice from the staff in selecting appropriate frames for new glasses, very patient and helpful.

November 7, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you Jacqueline, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are delighted to hear you are happy with your new glasses! We will pass along your feedback to the in store team, who we are sure will be just as thrilled as we are.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely people in Plymouth store

Lovely people in Plymouth store - very friendly and helpful - full post cataract eye test (boots didn’t do this test apparently and they sent me for the opp) - love my new specs although I did find them quite expensive for what I needed but everything goes up doesn’t it - I was a returning customer and will use them again next time x

September 30, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The service with staff was very good…

The service with staff was very good and the optometrist was excellent, great manner.
Choice of glasses were not bad, prices £100 each for M&S range are expensive in my opinion, I have had designer for only a little more
Did have to wait 10 days also

September 20, 2025
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Reply from M&S Opticians

Thank you for your review Catherine, we appreciate your feedback.

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