Westgate Optometrists is a family eye care practice in the NorthWest Shopping Centre on Maki Street, in the north-west of Auckland. It has been running for more than 20 years and sees patients of every age, from children to grandparents. The practice takes an approach that focuses on preventing eye disease, and it has a mix of optometrists and experienced support staff.
The practice offers full eye examinations, which it says check more than vision and look for signs of eye health problems such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. It uses an OCT-A scanner to see changes in the blood vessels behind the retina. It also fits contact lenses, including multifocal and specialty lenses, and offers orthokeratology for children as young as 5 who are becoming more short-sighted. The team advises on screen use and lens options, including anti-fatigue and blue-light blocking coatings, and it treats dry eyes in the practice. The practice also stocks a wide range of frames.
The practice serves families across the North-West and Kumeu area, including Huapai, Riverhead, Greenhithe, Whenuapai and Hobsonville. It has branches at Massey, Riverhead, Greenhithe, Henderson and Kumeu.
Our pick in NorthWest for a family who want children's eye checks and a bit of extra care for a child who is becoming short-sighted.