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Walbank Opticians

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💫👓Eyewear Retailer of the Year (South England) 2025/2026💫🕶 Solely independent optician. A huge array of frames - from funky to formal!

Comprehensive eye exams, Dry Eye Investigations and your WOW specs! 💥 IPL for Dry Eye and Bespoke Eyewear 💥 Your choice of Eyewear Stylists and Opticians looking after all your eye care needs. Independent and original eyewear! We provide a premium and luxurious experience, start to finish. Our goal is your happiness. Combine that with various payment options, and you will obtain your perfect glasses! Come and see what all the fuss is about �

04/09/2025

Bold. Elegant. Unapologetically her. 💫
Lesley found her perfect match in this stunning red Coco Song frame - where artistry meets attitude!

Because eyewear isn’t just about seeing - it's about being seen. 👁💫

02/09/2025

New shades, new vibe. 🔥
Stylish Wolf frame with Amber flash sunglass lens - style meets bold reflection 🕶☀️

29/08/2025

💫💥WE WON💫💥

Whoever entered on our behalf, thank you! I was utterly shocked and almost in tears when I heard the news. The EYEWEAR RETAILER of the year. The best range of frames and lenses suited to your style, colouring and prescription can be found here at Walbank Opticians 🤩👓🕶

OH WOW. Still cannot believe it. I thought it was a scam at first and he was lying 😂 But no, we actually won.

I just want to say thank you to all of our clients and supporters. Massive thanks to all the staff past and present, who have worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth, efficient and friendly customer journey.

Our mission to style you in eyewear which show your individuality continues.....

27/08/2025

We are showcasing at Pylewell Precinct in Hythe. 30th August 10am to 2pm. Along with other great local businesses from Waterside Network Group

All other businesses will be there until 4pm.

Any burning questions related to eyes and glasses. Come and ask us 😊 We will be located by the library. See you then!

21/08/2025

Eye makeup for dry and sensitive eyes.....

06/08/2025

Precision. Personality. Presence. 🕶️
TJ is wearing bespoke FEB31st frames crafted for character, paired with Zeiss photochromic lenses that shift with the light—and the moment. The colour is brown with a touch of Ruby.

This isn’t just eyewear, it’s a statement. Italian craftsmanship meets German optics, customized to the finest detail. Style that adapts, sharp from sunlight to shadow.

Yes, TJ is Twinkle Patel hubby 🥰

31/07/2025

Its soon time for our 1 week summer holidays. We will be back open on Monday 11th August at 8.30pm. See you then; Adios: Ciao! Enjoy the 🌞

Twinkle, Sue, Suzy, Liz and Alex
xx

28/07/2025

The perfect frame for Kate. A 'natural' style looking for something different. Love this perfectly fitting gorgeous frame on Kate ❤️ 👓
After a styling consultation, Kate fell in love with this frame. A natural style personality typically prefers comfort, neutral colours and simple shapes. This frame has that but with extra bit of colour that Kate craved! Just a little step out of her comfort zone and voila! 😃 😊 😀

🥰 For your perfect eyewear, book a style consultation. Our stylists will identify your style preference and pair you with your perfect glasses! Call 02380 892969 to book with Sue or Liz!

09/07/2025

DRY EYE DROPS POST.

QUESTION. Which ones should you use? There are too many on the market to decide!!!

ANSWER. There are lots of the market. The only way to truly decide which drops maybe best for you is to see a Specialist passionate about Dry Eye. Each drops acts in different ways across the tear film and cornea. There are different types of Dry Eye Therefore it is important you use the correct drop for your Dry Eye. Some drops on top of the tear film, some from the middle and some from under the tear film.

There are a few I have shown here, but we have many others. Every single drop shown here does something different. I have dry eye disease and currently I am loving Hydramed Forte.

19/06/2025

WE ARE CLOSED TODAY FOR STAFF EVENT. BACK OPEN TOMORROW. 😊

14/06/2025

🤩 A striking for Elizabeth. We didn't manage to get any photos of her, but had to show you these beauties nonetheless!

Are you looking for striking and interesting eyewear that nobody else is wearing? Book a style consultation with Sue or Liz! 👓🕶

16/05/2025

🌞🕶 The sun is shining and here are some of our sunnies. Glamorous, bold and stand out pieces! Our beautiful collection of sunglasses are very wearable and will be sure to turn heads! 🙌🥰

Call 02380 892969 to view our sunglass collection!

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Address

Walbank Opticians, 101 Long Ln, Holbury
Southampton
SO45 2ND

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Website

http://www.walbankopticians.co.uk/

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Our Story

Hello everyone! Walbank Opticians is a completely independent and family owned opticians in the Waterside area. We are the only Opticians in the Waterside area that is not owned or in partnership with a national company. This makes us fully and completely part of your community. You can rest assured, that your investment into us stays in the community. We are extremely proud of this.

Twinkle Patel, the Optometrist has about 20 years’ experience in the industry. She has two goals; 1. Your full clinical needs are met and 2. You choose your perfect pair of glasses. The team will thrive to achieve the above.

YOUR CLINICAL NEEDS

We are proud to be the first Optician in the area to deliver the OCT scan (since 2008). This hospital grade equipment examines the deeper layers of the eye, helping to pick up eye disease up to 4 years earlier than a standard eye test. Twinkle is also the first one in the area to be accredited as a Minor Eye Conditions Optometrist. She has undergone extra training and exams in order to successfully diagnose and manage conditions such as red eyes, sore eyes, dry eyes, sudden loss of vision, floaters and flashes of light. She is also accredited for glaucoma and post-operative cataract assessments.

YOUR PERFECT GLASSES

The team at Walbank Opticians firmly believe that spectacles must represent the individual. Style and personality play a big part. So, we endeavour to help you pick your perfect pair of glasses with styling tips from our experienced dispensing manager. We always say ‘If your glasses do not look good, how can they fit correctly? If they do not fit correctly, how can they be comfortable? And if they are not comfortable, how will you achieve optimum vision?’

It all starts with choosing the correct style for YOU. We have many different styles available; minimalistic, bold, chic or something more extravagant! And we search the globe regularly to bring you unique frames.

We have several payment plans available. A plan for contact lenses, a plan for eyecare, a plan for glasses. Please enquire in store.

COMMUNITY PROMISE

Finally, we are extremely grateful to our clients for choosing us as their Optician. We will dedicate ourselves to the community and help with local charitable causes wherever possible. We look forward to serving the Waterside and surrounding areas for years to come.