Optometrist West Auckland

About John O’Connor Optometrists John O’Connor is a New Zealand family owned and operated Auckland optometrists established in 1978. We have a reputation built on quality products and friendly service. For your convenience, our Auckland optometry practices in Newmarket and Henderson are both open 6 days a week. John O’Connor Optometrists uses only the high quality, internationally renowned HOYA lenses. To ensure a quick turnaround these lenses are sourced directly from the local HOYA laboratory at Mt Eden. At just $70, our eye exams are affordable and very comprehensive. All our eye checks include a prescription update and full eye health check which will detect any conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Our frame buyers have extensive industry knowledge and carefully choose our ranges to suit individual style and fashion needs. Each individual face is different and so are our frames. International designer brands such as Dior, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Armani, Emilio Pucci, Lacoste and Adidas are part of our extensive frames collection. Children are well cared for at John O’Connor. For children aged 15 or under, eye exams are free if parents hold a valid Community Services Card.

Welcome to Westgate Optometrists Holistic, preventative eye care for a lifetime of beautiful vision Excellent customer service is what makes Westgate Optometrists stand out. Informative, experienced attention, focusing on each clients’ individual needs. By using an holistic approach to provide preventative eye and vision care, our team of therapeutically-qualified optometrists and experienced staff can help you and your entire family enjoy life’s simple pleasures to it’s fullest. ABOUT US Holistic eye health for every member of your family. We know that how we manage your vision today has a big impact on how well you’ll see the world tomorrow. The key is spotting potential eye health issues before they become major or irreversible. To achieve this our practice utilises the latest technology, such as our OCT-A machine, which allows us to see changes in the blood vessels beneath the retina and macular, a warning sign for Glaucoma or Macular Degeneration. By picking up on these problems at the earliest possible stage we can advise you on the best options to manage your condition going forward. But along with caring for your vision, we want you to look great too. That’s why we offer a wide range of contemporary frames, with something guaranteed to suit everyone in your family Westgate Optometrists offers excellence eyecare to families in the areas of Waimauku, Huapai, Riverhead, Whenuapai, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Greenhithe, Taupaki, Henderson OUR SERVICES Your  Eye  Health  Is  Our Priority Eye examinations can help you discover vision problems that may need attention. Some eye disorders are silent and can only be treated if detected early; a thorough eye examination is therefore recommended at least once every two years for everyone – even if you are not experiencing any difficulties. Children’s Vision A child’s early years are especially important for their development. If their visual system is not functioning well, it could result in them struggling to read and falling behind at school, or having difficulty in sporting activities. Often, they would be assessed for a behavioural problem. Eye Examination A comprehensive eye exam is more than just a vision check. It also assess the entirety of your eye health, which can provide a good indication of your overall health. Glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration are only some of the things we look for as part of the check. Contact Lenses Whether you’re looking to try contact lenses for the first time, or it didn’t work for you in the past, our experienced optometrists are adept and enthusiastic about coming up with solutions to fit your particular lifestyle visual needs, including multifocal and even specialty contact lenses. Myopia Control The continued worsening of your child’s shortsightedness can be a worrying experience. While there is no definitive cure at the moment, there are treatment options which have been shown to be greatly effective in slowing down the progression, including Orthokeratology. These can be suitable for children as young as 5 years old. Digital Lenses In this post-pandemic world, we are spending ever-increasing amounts of time in front of screens. We put in the effort to understand your specific workstation and visual needs, and make recommendations on the latest lens technologies that gives you the best vision and comfort, including anti-fatigue lenses and blue-light blocking coatings. Dry Eye Therapy Dry eyes (or watery eyes) are increasingly common, and can be irritating and difficult to address, sometimes requiring in-office treatments which we provide here. In most circumstances, we can give practical lifestyle suggestions that looks at the big picture and aims to address the root causes of your dry eyes. Low Vision Sometimes the eyes are just not able to see as well as they used to even with the best glasses on. This is where special attention to providing the right low vision solutions can make a difference. Occupational Testing Colour vision screening Police visual screening Driver’s licence testing Safety glasses Therapeutic sore & red eye checks Allergy eye treatments Work & Income (WINZ) preferred supplier

ABOUT US Wight Optometrists has been at the forefront of visual care for 50 years – consistently maintaining excellence in all forms of eye care. Our facilities include two examination rooms, a retinal camera, an automated field screener and an own on-site workshop. Wight Optometrists have seen frames change over the years from a few very functional styles to fashion accessories that function well and also look stunning. History of Wight Optometrists Wight Optometrists was established in 1962 by Michael Wight and for nearly 20 years it was the only practice in Auckland west of New Lynn. It has endured in Henderson from when it was a small village on a metal road down from Glendene to the bustling Waitakere City Centre that it is today. Michael Wight was the sole owner of Wight Optometrists for 40 years until 2002 and since 2002 it has been owned by Darryl Eastabrook. Wight Optometrists started as a small one room practice in Garden Place in Henderson, moved after a few years onto Great North Road and in 1985 moved upstairs where it is currently situated today. The practice has been a leader in eyecare throughout it’s history, from when contact lenses were first fitted to the first prescribing of therapeutic medication.

About Us Hunt and Gaunt Optometrist have been part of Mt Eden since 1995 and Titirangi since 2001. In that time we have developed a friendly and efficient team who strives to do the best for each one of our clients personal needs. Owner and our practicing optometrist, Sarah Hunt, has been practicing full time since 1985 after she graduated from Auckland University in 1984. She opened Hunt and Gaunt Optometrist in 1995 in Mt Eden before then expanding to a second branch in Titirangi. We provide a range of services Expert eye examinations from preschool children to elderly patients. We can do home visits if required. Advise on frames and personal requirements for lenses to get each individual what they need to suit their lifestyle. Full range of contact lenses and solutions. Contact lens fitting and trials for those who have not worn contact lenses before. Fashionable and functional quality frames to meet everyone’s budget. Onsite fitting and some onsite repairs. Prescription and non prescription sunglasses Eyesight certificate for driver licence. Dry eye advise and products. Referral to eye specialist when required Enable subsidy for children under 16 that are eligible

About Cassidy Eyecare Cassidy Eyecare is owned and operated by Troy and Stephanie Cassidy. Between us we have over 30 years of experience in the optical industries of New Zealand, Australia and the UK. We are West Auckland born and bred, and still live locally. We are members of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists, the NZ Cornea and Contact Lens Society, Glaucoma NZ, and the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists.  We are also licensed vision examiners for Maritime NZ, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the NZ Police. Our philosophy of practice is to provide personal eyecare to our patients, using the best instrumentation and technology.  We are not part of a corporate chain, and we don’t employ a succession of locum optometrists which change every time you visit.  We take the time to understand your vision, and can provide the consistent ongoing eyecare you’ve been looking for. To help support healthy vision in our community, we donate $2 to Glaucoma New Zealand for every spectacle frame we sell. Our Optometrists Troy Cassidy Troy graduated from the University of Auckland optometry programme in 1995. He completed a 2 year post-graduate qualification in Ocular Therapeutics in 2009, and the Glaucoma Prescriber course in 2015, allowing him to prescribe antibiotic, anti-allergy and glaucoma eye drops to treat common eye diseases. His particular optometry interests lie in contact lens fitting and glaucoma. Stephanie Cassidy Stephanie is a graduate of the University of Auckland, and has practiced optometry in both the private and public sector. Her areas of optometric interest are in the management of children’s vision problems, vision training and behavioural optometry.  In 2017 Stephanie completed her Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, a 2 year programme that allows her to prescribe medications to treat common eye disorders.