Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology operates from Shop 2/227 Queen Street in central Masterton, part of the familiar Specsavers chain and combining eye care with hearing services under one roof. An optometrist's work goes well beyond reading letters off a chart: a thorough eye exam checks the health of the eyes themselves, picking up conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes-related changes that often give no warning signs until damage is done. Most adults benefit from a test every two years even when vision seems fine, and children or contact lens wearers may need checks more often. Bring your current glasses and a list of any medications, as both can influence the prescription you end up with. For Masterton locals, having eyes and ears seen to in one stop on Queen Street keeps things simple.