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Chandler’s Ford

Chandler’s Ford

023 8027 5901

chandlersford@rawlingsopticians.co.uk

Address
14 Fryern Arcade
Chandler’s Ford
SO53 2DQ
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 Chandler’s Ford branch

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Trusted Independent Eye Care and Hearing Care in Chandlers Ford

Rawlings Opticians and Hearing Care has been a trusted name in eye care in Chandler’s Ford since 1984. We moved premises in 2013 – you’ll find us in our modern, accessible practice in the heart of Fryern Arcade, offering expert optical and hearing care for all ages.

Eye Care in Chandlers Ford

Our friendly front-of-house team will welcome you before you’re seen by our expert Optometrists. We recommend OCT scans for advanced eye health screening, helping detect conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration early.

Eye Health for Children

We’re also specialists in children’s eyecare, including Myopia Management with both spectacle and contact lens options. Debbie Heath, our experienced Contact Lens Optician, fits both soft and rigid lenses – including multifocal options for adults who need help with reading or are varifocal glasses wearers.

Our team are ready to help with your spectacle selection

Phil, Brooke, Adrianna and Yamini provide expert lens advice and frame styling. Yamini also offers Colour & Style consultations with training from Colour Me Beautiful – helping you find the most flattering colours and shapes for your face and style.

We stock a wide range of designer eyewear, including the exceptional Maui Jim sunglasses – combining eye protection, lens technology, and standout style.

Check your Ear Health in Chandlers Ford

Launched in 2023, our hearing services are carried out by Ryan, an experienced audiologist with a special interest in technological advances and Jen, our qualified Hearing Care Assistant who loves to get you unblocked by gently clearing wax!

Our ground-floor soundproof room ensures accurate assessments in comfort and privacy.

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Our Chandler’s Ford branch staff

Phil Harrison

Manager

Phil Harrison

FBDO

Both my mum and her mum already worked in optics, so a Saturday job at an opticians was the natural role for me and I started at a practice in Southampton when I was 15. I enjoyed the environment and helping people – especially the variety of seeing older patients with many years of wearing glasses contrasted to young children getting their very first pair and so I continued working there when I left school and went to college. Once college had finished I decided to become a qualified Dispensing Optician and studied for this whilst working.

I qualified in 2017 through ABDO College in Kent. A year later in 2018 I went into the management side of the business managing practices at a large multiple, and whilst I enjoyed the business aspect after 12 years of working with the same company I decided it was time for a change and wanted to try my hand with an independent optician to have more contact with patients again.

I was keen to work with Rawlings, having seen the length of time people stay there I knew it would be a great company to work for. Working with Rawlings has given me great opportunities working with high and complex prescriptions as well as working with different forms of Myopia Management helping with young children. I joined Rawlings in October 2021, and after 13 months at the Winchester branch, I was very happy to be given the opportunity to look after the Alresford branch.

In 2026 I was made manager of the fantastic Chandler’s Ford branch.

In my spare time I like to watch and attend the football as much as I can balanced with spending as much time as possible with my family – in October 2022 we welcomed our new baby girl into our family, our other baby is our adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Optometrists / Contact Lens Opticians / Audiologists

Lindsey Higgins

Lindsey Higgins

BSc MCOptom

I chose my career in optometry at the tender age of 17. It was my enjoyment of maths, physics and biology that lead me down the path of becoming an optometrist. As most of my family wear spectacles it was only a matter of time before I would too and that time came whilst studying for my degree in optometry (I mostly wear contact lenses these days).

After graduating from Cardiff University in 2007 I completed my pre-registration year and started work in Salisbury, then moved to Fareham before joining Rawlings Opticians much closer to home in Chandler’s Ford.

I enjoy all aspects of optometry and every day is varied. I have a particular interest in contact lenses as I enjoy the effect they have on patients’ lives and the freedom they can bring. Outside of the consulting room majority of my time is spent with my family and young daughter.

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Kim Winyard

BSc MCOptom

I qualified in 2008 and I joined Rawlings Opticians in 2010 after taking a career break to fulfil a lifelong ambition to be a chalet girl for a ski season in the French Alps. I worked solely at the Winchester practice until 2015 when I went on maternity leave after having my first baby, a girl called Abigail. On returning to work I continued to see patients in Winchester and also worked at Alresford and Chandler’s Ford. My second child was born in 2017, Harriet, another girl! Back from maternity leave, I am currently at the Chandler’s Ford branch.

I have a particular interest in testing children eyes with coloured overlays which can be used to help aid visual stress. I am calm and caring with children and adults alike. Outside of work most of my time is spent with my young children but I do enjoy the odd bit of pilates and playing badminton.

Debbie Heath

Debbie Heath

FBDO CL

I have a broad range of experience within the Contact Lens Industry. Prior to joining Rawlings Opticians, I worked in the Professional Services Department at Alcon, a leading Contact Lens manufacturer. There, I provided expert advice on contact lens fitting to Optometrists and Contact Lens Fitters across the UK, delivered training presentations for Optical Groups, and contributed to product analysis and regulatory affairs.

Currently, I specialise in Myopia Management—helping to slow the progression of short-sightedness in children—along with Orthokeratology, a technique that reshapes the corneal surface overnight to correct vision during the day. Additionally, I fit Gas Permeable lenses for complex prescriptions, and I also offer Lid Hygiene treatments to deep clean the eyelashes and lid margins, improving overall eye health and comfort.  I am also a fully qualified Dispensing Optician, and I thoroughly enjoy helping patients find the best frames to suit their needs and personal style.

What I love most about my job is the connection I have with my patients. Many of them I have been privileged to care for over the years. There’s real job satisfaction in knowing that contact lenses can significantly enhance both lifestyle and clinical performance.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially in London and Brighton. I enjoy long walks—whether along the coast or in the countryside—playing squash, and watching a good film. I also have a keen interest in astrology. Whenever possible, I love to travel and explore new destinations around the world.

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.

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Jeanette Fox

Hearing Care Assistant

I started my career in refrigeration and air conditioning, spending many years in that industry. After being made redundant when the company downsized, I decided it was time for a change — and that’s when I joined Rawlings Opticians & Hearing Care.

At first, I worked on the optical side, but as the audiology service grew, I was offered the chance to take the HCA course. I jumped at it — and I’m so glad I did! I absolutely love my role. Every day, I get to meet interesting, lovely people and help them hear more clearly again, which is incredibly rewarding.

I’m married, and between us we have four children and six grandchildren who keep us on our toes! I enjoy walking, watching rugby and football (especially Liverpool FC), and I’m always up for a good cocktail — though not necessarily in that order 😊

Bill Mills

Bill Mills

MSHAA

I am passionate about my job, and I believe in giving excellent service delivered with trust and integrity and clients regularly refer friends and family to me. When the position of Audiology Lead with Rawlings Opticians came up, I knew it was the perfect role as I wanted to work with a genuinely “independent” hearing device provider, not one which is either owned or allied to one particular brand.

I knew from experience that this would give me the opportunity to give a more professional service to tailor the hearing solution more specifically to the patients’ individual requirements. Offering wax removal and earplugs as well leads to an interesting and varied working day.

My life as a Hearing Aid Audiologist began in 2014 when I decided to have a career change as having had many years of international travel working in the textile industry, I wanted to be based in the UK for a better work/life balance. I enjoy working with people and to be able to genuinely improve someone’s quality of life puts a smile on my face (as well as my patients!) when they realise what a difference hearing well can make to them. Providing audiology services has seen me working in Devon for a hearing brand before moving to Hampshire to deliver hearing care for a national optical company. Previously based in Lymington, I have worked across multiple locations across Hampshire and Dorset.

I’m a hearing aid wearer, as my hearing was damaged while working in the textile industry. I like to wear Widex aids and have been doing so for the past 3 years

Our dispensing team

Kerry Campbell FBDO (Manager)
Brooke Barnett-Dalmas
Yamini Parmar
Adrianna Brodzky FBDO

Travel information

Within the Fryern Arcade. Please drive through the tunnel to the back car park for 2 hours of free parking. There is a longer stay car park nearby below ground at Waitrose.
Bluestar 1, Community First 44
We are a twenty minute walk from Chandler’s Ford railway station
The Fryern Surgery **NOT WEEKENDS** (Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Rd SO53 2LH)
Waitrose car park in the overflow by the disabled parking spaces on the wall. (Waitrose & Partners, 1 Oakmount Rd SO53 2LG)
• Disabled parking: Limited disabled spaces (1-hour restriction in front car park; 2 hours at rear).
• Step-free access: Yes (via car park approach).
• Thresholds/lips: Slight lip at entrance.
• Stairs: None (single-floor practice).
• Navigation challenges: One testing room more accessible than the other.
• Additional notes: Parking time limits may be restrictive.

Out of hours eyecare for customers of the Chandler’s Ford 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.