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On the 10th of July I went into the Scrivens shop in Ely as I was experiencing difficulty hearing even with my hearing aids. I was expecting to have to make an appointment with the audiologist. However, Lakeisha, part of the audiology team was there and was able to examine my ears and determine that my right ear was totally compacted with wax and that my left ear needed attention as well. Without further ado she was able to use suction to clear both ears. At all times Lakeisha was explaining what she was doing and careful to ensure that I was comfortable and not experiencing any pain.
All the staff that I have been dealt with by, have been helpful and courteous at all times.
Thank you.
Response from the owner:Laurence & Chris Stroud, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care!
Excellent service, really friendly staff
Response from the owner:Hannah Long, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
Fixed my sunglasses quickly and the customer service was excellent. Thank you so much
Response from the owner:Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
Kind, careful, and well-explained.
Response from the owner:We’re excited to welcome you back soon!
Best eye test I’ve ever had. Gayan was wonderful, the girls know what they are talking about and gave me so much help when I was choosing some new reading glasses. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!
Response from the owner:We hope to see you soon!
Becky, Fay and Madi at the Ely branch are amazing!! Absolute magicians!! They could not be more helpful!
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review!
Always helpful, friendly team. Very knowledgeable and explain things really thoroughly and well.

One suggestion to help the team, wireless mice and keyboards 😃
Response from the owner:Hi Miriam Evans! We're so happy we were able to help you out!
Lovely people. Good service until the end. Would definitely go back.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the excellent review! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you.
The person who did my hearing test was second to none .very helpful ,explained everything and even let me try a pair outside walking around the shops to see how I got on with them I could not be happier 10 out of 10 thankyou !
Response from the owner:Colin Dockerill, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care! Thank you again for the great review!
What a breath of fresh air. Very welcoming staff who were very helpful and arranged an appointment within 5 minutes.
The optometrist was very thorough and explained everything as the tests progressed.
Don't bother to go anywhere else, this is a very professional business with staff who care.
Response from the owner:We truly appreciate your support and positive feedback, thank you for taking the time to share it.
Everyone at Ely branch is so lovely and super helpful. Whenever we go in they do everything they can to make things easy and run smoothly. We wouldn’t go anywhere else .
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy your visit at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care went so smoothly. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
We’re not from the area but dropped in as a lens fell out of my glasses, Fay fixed them in no time! Thank you so much
Response from the owner:Thank you for the excellent review! We’re so happy that your visit went so smoothly.
Very kind staff. They fixed my sunglasses for free and if I ever need optician services I would go here as a result
Response from the owner:Sean, thank you so much for your high rating!
Absolutely the most fantastically friendly, helpful & Customer Focused Staff in Ely in any shop. I stopped by Today & had my Glasses cleaned like new.
Response from the owner:David Mccarthy, thank you for the high star rating!
Always dealt with in a very professional and friendly manner by everyone at Scrivens, 100% would recommend
Response from the owner:We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.
Fantastic customer service from all aspects. Friendly service plus Alyson was very patient with my unusual contact lens requirements! Would definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Belinda Lennon, we really appreciate your positive review!
I had an urgent need for an eye test for an ARDS licence- Rebecca and her team were super accommodating and rapid. Thanks to the actual optician as well who delayed his lunch break later to sign my paperwork. Simply brilliant.
A genuinely positive experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the team at Ely for hearing care, thank you!!
Response from the owner:We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
Always a super professional experience I’ve been using Scrivens in Ely for over 20 years. Rebecca, Fay and Alison are so helpful making you feel like a friend rather than a customer
Response from the owner:Sam Porter-Smith, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team.
Have been a customer of Scrivens for a couple of years after boycotting Specsavers. I recently went in to buy some glasses and was impressed by the staff who are patient and knowledgeable and spent some time going through my options and for the first time in years felt i had purchased a pair that actually suit me. In a time when it is get them in wuick and send them on their way i found all the staff to be super helpful and the level of customer service is amazing across the whole team. Would be back and would definitely recommend- first class job. Well done
Response from the owner:Lara Beer, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!
Very friendly and helpful staff. I was guided wisely through the bewildering array of spectacles, and should recommend them without the slightest hesitation.
Response from the owner:James Lowman, we're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our team!
After visiting another highstreet opticians I came into scrivens having lost hope. My lens had fallen out of my glasses and the cord that held it in was broken.
Becky patiently fixed it for me whilst I bored her chatting about my dogs!
They came back good as new and she saved me £££££s. I will be sure to visit here in the future and will always pop in to say hello. 5/5
Response from the owner:Jean Turner, we really appreciate your positive review!
Amazing service at Ely branch. Everything was explained well and not rushed. Will definately be using Scrivens in future.
Response from the owner:We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
Always friendly, helpful, efficient, thorough and are great at communication. . I look forward to my visits as they always remember me and make me feel very welcome.
Response from the owner:We truly appreciate your support and positive feedback, thank you for taking the time to share it.
Great staff with very happy and friendly service.
Response from the owner:Matthew, thank you for the high star rating!

STORE SERVICES

Find us next to the Woodgreen charity shop and opposite the Ely Grazing Company, just off the Market Square. We are close to the Cathedral and there is a local markets day on a Thursday and Saturdays. The train station is located on Station Road, 15 minute walk into town.

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Our Scrivens Ely team is proud to be named Branch of the Year, recognising exceptional customer service, expert eye care and professional hearing solutions. Book your appointment today with a trusted local optician.


GETTING TO THE BRANCH
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The nearest free parking is located on Forehill car park, which is free to park all day.

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The train station is located on Station road, 15 minutes walk away.

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The bus station is located in Market Street, which is a 5 minute walk from the branch.

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