Richard Suckling Optometrists is an independent, Christchurch-owned optometry practice at 256 Barrington Street in Spreydon. The practice describes itself as friendly and quality-focused. Its optometrists include Ryan, who is the only CAA credentialed optometrist in Christchurch according to the website, and Sarah, who is therapeutically qualified and has an interest in contact lenses and dry eye. Jamie has worked at the practice since 2018, and Penny, the office manager and director, started in optics 20 years ago as an optical assistant.
The practice's website gives a guide to contact lenses, covering the choice between soft and rigid gas permeable lenses and disposable options, and it notes that contact lenses suit active people, from cyclists to rugby players. It also says contact lenses may not suit people with severe hay fever, dry eyes or an overactive thyroid. Open Locally counts one other optometrist within a kilometre, Barrington Eye Care, 0.1 km away, which has no rating. The practice is a short distance from Barrington Street's other services.