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Alton

Alton

01420 544496

alton@rawlingsopticians.co.uk

Address
43 High Street
Alton
GU34 1AW
Opening Times
Monday to Friday08.30 - 17.30
Saturday09.00 - 16.00
We are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays
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About Alton branch

Our staff
Our dispensing team
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Welcome to Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care in Alton

Conveniently located on the High Street in the heart of Alton – a historic Hampshire market town with roots dating back to the Domesday Book.

Offering expert independent eye care and hearing services

We’ve proudly served the local community for over 60 years, with a reputation for personalised service and clinical excellence. In 2023, we moved to our beautiful new premises, which are modern, comfortable, and fully accessible for wheelchair users.

Eye examinations using the latest technology

At Rawlings Alton, we offer a comprehensive eye examination. Our experienced optometrists provide thorough assessments, tailored advice, and ongoing support for your eye health. Whether you’re due for a routine check-up or have specific vision concerns, we’re here to help.

Our dispensing team

Bridget and Urszula are true eyewear experts. They’ll guide you through our carefully curated range of designer and boutique glasses and sunglasses – including styles you won’t find anywhere else in Alton. Whether you’re after something timeless, bold, colourful, or uniquely you, we’ll help you find the perfect frames and lenses to suit your lifestyle.

Hearing Care in Alton

As well as our eyecare services, Rawlings Alton also provides professional hearing care. We offer:

Our friendly audiology team is here to support your hearing health every step of the way.

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Our Alton branch staff

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Manager

Reena Patel

FBDO

I qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 2007 at City and Islington College. Having had no idea what I wanted to do after receiving my A–Level results, a friend recommended that I give the Dispensing course a go and so I found a place through clearing! Luckily a career as a Dispensing Optician turned out to be a perfect fit for me as I can utilise my creative side and interest in fashion as well as my scientific and technical abilities.

After qualifying, my first position was in Holloway followed by several years in West Byfleet where I developed my interest in Low Vision. After leaving West Byfleet I joined Rawlings in 2013 – I was attracted to the family feel to the company and the fact the most staff had been with the company for many many years. I began by working between the 3 Surrey practices and then became Manager of the Croydon branch in 2015. I now look after all the branches across the group.

Outside of work I enjoy keeping fit and currently I am training to take part in Tough Mudder, a very intense obstacle course – I like to be challenged and to achieve goals that I think may not be possible.

Optometrists / Contact Lens Opticians / Audiologists

Helen Robertson

Helen Robertson

BSc MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret

I have worn glasses since the age of four and the first memory I have is at Oxford eye hospital getting my first pair of glasses. Having had a very high prescription and eye muscle issues all my life visiting an optometrist has always been so important to me and allowed me to appreciate how small changes and picking things up early can impact your life.
My first Job was at a high street optician aged 16 following my year 11 work experience and have worked in optics ever since.
I studied at the University of Manchester and graduated with a first and highest practical grade in my year in 2021.
I worked at a multiple for 8 years and completed my Professional certificate in medical retina. I’m a big geek and want to learn as much as possible! I intend on doing more higher qualifications and keeping up with the constant advances in the optical field.
I started at Rawlings in July 2025 and was drawn to the independent setting as I want to be able to give every patient I see the highest standard of clinical care whilst also getting to know them.

Outside of work I’m very rarely inside (windowless rooms do that to you). I love hiking, camping, kayaking and skiing, unless I’ve got my head in a book with my three legged cat on my lap.

Ryan Blake

Ryan Blake

MSHAA, RHAD

My audiology career started in 2014 at a large chain of opticians where I was initially employed in the optical side of the business, however I quickly realised I was more interested in ears than eyes. I embarked on the hearing care assistant course, and was soon trained to program hearing aids, complete hearing assessments, and manage the aftercare of hearing aids.

I decided I wanted to gain more knowledge and expertise – by this time I knew that audiology was where my future lay so I started my foundation degree in Hearing Aid Audiology at De Montfort University and graduated in 2021.

During the course my interest in hearing aid technology grew tremendously and my understanding and passing on the benefits that private hearing aids offer over NHS aids for my patients is my top priority. By working at Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care I can give patients more choice due to Rawlings being independent, so I am not restricted in my recommendations by being tied to a single manufacturer. This really allows me to offer the best advice and was the main reason for me choosing Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care to progress my audiology career.

I currently live in the town of Andover with my young family. I have a toddler who always keeps me busy so any hobbies I once had are now on hold.

Our dispensing team

Urszula Sontowska
Bridget Harding FBDO
Kayt Lennon FBDO

Travel information

Turk Street car park – long and short stay
Lady Place car park – long and short stay
205 From East Tisted/Farringdon
64/X64 Ropley & Four Marks
Alton
Curtis Museum, High Street, Alton, GU34 1BA, unlimited access
• Disabled parking: Available on the High Street and in nearby car parks. Some patients may find the distance difficult and choose to be dropped off nearby.
• Step-free access: Yes – wheelchair accessible.
• Thresholds/lips: None reported.
• Stairs: None reported.
• Navigation challenges: OCT area can occasionally be tight.
• Additional notes: Space in the OCT room can be adjusted if needed to accommodate patients.

Out of hours eyecare for customers of the Alton practice

There are occasions when emergency treatment is needed for the eyes. If you are concerned and it is outside of our opening hours there is an eye casualty department based at Southampton General Hospital which is open Monday to Friday. The phone number for advice to see if you require an urgent appointment at the hospital  is 02381 206592. For more information click on this link.

Outside of Eye Casualty opening hours call Casualty on 02380 777222, where an eye doctor is on-call for emergencies. Alternatively  you can contact your GP to access their out of hours service or call 111 for further advice.

If you are not sure whether you need emergency attention click this link for further information. Click here for directions to the hospital.