Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology sits at 33-35 Kerikeri Road in Kerikeri, part of the well-known Specsavers chain that puts eye tests, glasses and hearing care under one roof.
A good optometrist does far more than sell frames. A full eye exam checks the health of the eyes themselves, often picking up early signs of glaucoma, diabetes or high blood pressure before vision seems off. Most adults do well to be checked every two years, sooner if headaches, squinting or trouble with night driving creep in. Bring your current spectacles along, expect the appointment to take half an hour or so, and remember you are entitled to a copy of your prescription, so it pays to ask and take your time over lens options. For Kerikeri locals and visitors to the Bay of Islands alike, this store brings a familiar name for eyes and ears to the main road through town.