Matthews Eyecare Wellington, trading as Sangster & Matthews, is an optometry practice located on The Terrace in Wellington's CBD. The practice offers a full range of general eyecare alongside a strong focus on specialty services, backed by optometrists Andrew Sangster and Eleisha Dudson, Regional Manager Michelle Diez, Dispensing Optician Stephanie Joseph, and Optical Assistant Shae Foley.
The Wellington practice's specialties include myopia management, dry eye and ocular surface disease management, specialty contact lenses, keratoconus, orthokeratology, children's vision care (paediatric optometry), binocular vision care (binocular vision therapy and visual training), ocular disease management, post-concussion visual rehabilitation, police vision level 1 exams, and safety eyewear.
As part of the wider Matthews Eyecare group, the Wellington practice also offers glasses and sunglasses for men, women and children, along with a range of contact lenses for first-time wearers through to those managing more complex prescriptions. A comprehensive eye examination at Matthews includes a complete assessment of vision, a thorough eye health assessment, consideration of lifestyle needs for vision correction, and a personal eye health strategy based on each patient's needs.
Matthews Eyecare Wellington, trading as Sangster & Matthews, is based at 56 The Terrace, on the ground floor of Aurora House in Wellington's CBD. The practice combines general eyecare with a notably deep list of specialty services, positioning it for patients with straightforward vision needs as well as those managing more complex eye conditions.
The Wellington practice is led by optometrists Andrew Sangster (BOptom CertOcPharm FIAOMC) and Eleisha Dudson (BOptom (Hons) FIAO, IACMM (Theraputic)). Michelle Diez serves as Regional Manager, Stephanie Joseph works as Dispensing Optician (RDONZ), and Shae Foley rounds out the team as Optical Assistant. Together, the team supports patients through both routine eye exams and more specialised clinical care.
What stands out about the Wellington practice is the breadth of its specialty offerings. These include myopia management for short-sightedness, dry eye and ocular surface disease management, and specialty contact lenses for more challenging eyes and prescriptions. The practice also manages keratoconus, a condition where the cornea progressively thins and develops an irregular shape, and offers orthokeratology - speciality lenses that reshape the eye overnight so patients wake up with clear vision, without the need for daytime glasses or contacts.
Beyond these, the practice provides children's vision care through paediatric optometry, binocular vision care including vision therapy and visual training, and ocular disease management for both acute and chronic eye health concerns. Rounding out the specialty list are post-concussion visual rehabilitation, police vision level 1 exams for recruits, and safety eyewear for workplace protection.
Alongside its specialty services, the Wellington practice offers the everyday essentials patients expect from an optometrist: glasses and sunglasses for men, women and children, and a full range of contact lenses. Whether someone is a first-time contact lens wearer, prefers occasional use, or has worn lenses for years, the practice can fit lenses suited to their lifestyle, vision needs, and eye health.
A comprehensive eye examination at Matthews includes a complete assessment of vision, a thorough eye health assessment, consideration of a patient's lifestyle needs for vision correction, and a personal eye health strategy built around their unique needs. This structured approach reflects the practice's broader mission of providing the best available eyecare, combining clinical expertise with a personal, local feel more typical of a family-run business.
Matthews Eyecare Wellington is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 5.15pm. The practice can be reached at (04) 472 4010 or by email at [email protected], and is located at 56 The Terrace, Ground Floor Aurora House, Wellington 6011. Matthews Eyecare Wellington can also be followed on Facebook and Instagram.