Specsavers Optometrists - Wellington Lambton

About Specsavers Optometrists - Wellington Lambton

Specsavers Wellington Lambton is a full-service optometry store on Lambton Quay, in the heart of Wellington's central business district. From its shop at 160 Lambton Quay, the store offers comprehensive eye tests alongside an extensive range of glasses, sunglasses, designer frames and contact lenses, with the backing of Specsavers' nationwide network.

Care is led by a local partnership team: Optometrist Partners Jools Munn and David Aldridge, together with Retail Partner Katy Owen. The store's clinical services go well beyond routine sight tests, with hospital-grade 3D OCT scanning, glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataract assessments, diabetic retinopathy screening, red eye assessments, fitness to drive assessments and dedicated children's eyecare.

The retail floor carries everyday glasses, designer frames, blue light glasses, safety eyewear and sunglasses for women, men, teens and kids, plus daily, fortnightly, weekly and monthly contact lenses from brands including Acuvue, Dailies, Air Optix, CooperVision and easyvision. New wearers can arrange a contact lens assessment with trial lenses, and current offers and student discounts are listed online.

The store opens 8:30 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. Appointments can be booked online or by calling 04 471 1069.

Specsavers Wellington Lambton: Optometry and Eyewear on Lambton Quay

Step into Specsavers Wellington Lambton and you're met with something refreshingly straightforward: professional eye care delivered by a local team, right in the middle of Wellington's busiest business and shopping strip. Located at Shop 2A, 160 Lambton Quay in Wellington Central, the store brings the full Specsavers offering — comprehensive eye tests, an extensive glasses and contact lens range, and hospital-grade diagnostic technology — to the heart of the capital.

A partnership team that knows its customers

Wellington Lambton is run by a local partnership team, a model that puts named optometrists at the heart of the store's clinical standards. Optometrist Partners Jools Munn and David Aldridge lead the eye health side of the business, supported by Retail Partner Katy Owen, who oversees the in-store experience and the frames on display. It's a structure designed so the people responsible for the store are the people you actually meet — something regulars appreciate when it's time for a check-up or a new pair of glasses.

Clinical care beyond the basic sight test

The store's service list goes well beyond a standard eye test. Alongside routine testing, the Lambton Quay team offers:

• **3D OCT scanning** — hospital-grade technology that takes a detailed 3D scan of the structure of the back of the eye, helping optometrists look after long-term eye health
• **Glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataract assessments** — checks for some of the most common sight-threatening conditions, using OCT and other equipment
• **Diabetic retinopathy screening**
• **Red eye assessments** — for sore or red eyes, where the optometrist may prescribe eye drops or other treatments
• **Fitness to drive assessments** — testing vision against the standards for driving and completing documentation for licensing authorities
• **Children's eyecare** — eye tests designed to catch vision issues before they affect a child's school years

The store's own advice is that regular eye tests are key to keeping your eyes healthy, and the breadth of assessments on offer reflects that preventive mindset.

Glasses for every face

The retail side covers the full Specsavers range: everyday frames, designer glasses, sunglasses, blue light glasses and safety eyewear, with ranges for women, men, teens and kids. Buyer's guides, lens options and payment options help customers make sense of coatings and lens types, and a glasses recycling program takes care of old frames. Special offers and student discounts are updated on the Specsavers website, so it's worth checking before you visit.

Contact lenses without the fuss

Contact lens wearers are well catered for. The store stocks daily, fortnightly, weekly and monthly lenses, along with toric lenses and progressive (multifocal) lenses. Brands include Acuvue, Dailies, Air Optix, CooperVision and Specsavers' own easyvision range. New wearers can book a contact lens assessment, where the optometrist checks suitability and provides trial lenses to try, while existing customers can re-order through the express re-order service online. There's a contact lens recycling option too, for anyone looking to cut down on waste.

Planning your visit

Specsavers Wellington Lambton trades Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; it's closed on Sundays. Appointments can be booked online through the Specsavers website, or the store can be reached on 04 471 1069. Whether you're due for an eye test, curious about OCT scanning, after a new pair of frames, or need a red eye looked at while passing through Lambton Quay, the team is set up to help — with the accessible, no-nonsense approach that has made Specsavers a fixture on high streets across New Zealand.

Signature items

• 3D OCT Eye Scans
• Children's Eye Tests
• Free Contact Lens Trial
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
• Red Eye Assessments
• Designer Glasses

Menu

Glasses

• Glasses — Everyday optical frames with ranges for women, men, teens and kids
• Designer Glasses — Designer frame ranges available in store
• Sunglasses — Sunglasses range available in store
• Blue Light Glasses — Glasses designed with screen use in mind
• Safety Glasses — Safety eyewear available through Specsavers' corporate eyecare

Contact Lenses

• Daily Lenses — Single-use lenses for simple, hassle-free wear
• Fortnightly Lenses — Lenses replaced every two weeks
• Weekly Lenses — Weekly replacement lenses
• Monthly Lenses — Monthly replacement lenses
• Toric Lenses — Contact lenses designed for astigmatism
• Progressive (Multifocal) Lenses — Multifocal contact lenses for distance and near vision

Contact Lens Brands

• Acuvue — Contact lens brand stocked at the store
• easyvision — Specsavers' own contact lens range
• Dailies — Contact lens brand stocked at the store
• Air Optix — Contact lens brand stocked at the store
• CooperVision — Contact lens brand stocked at the store

Eye Tests & Assessments

• Comprehensive Eye Tests — Routine eye tests to check your vision and overall eye health
• 3D OCT Scanning — Hospital-grade technology taking detailed 3D scans of the back of the eye
• Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration & Cataract Assessments — Checks for common sight-threatening conditions using OCT and other equipment
• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening — Screening for diabetes-related changes in the eyes
• Red Eye Assessments — Assessment and treatment for sore, red eyes, which may include prescribed eye drops
• Fitness to Drive Assessments — Vision tested against driving standards, with documentation for licensing authorities
• Children's Eyecare — Kids' eye tests to catch vision issues before they affect school years
• Contact Lens Assessments — Suitability checks with trial contact lenses provided to try

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an eye test at Specsavers Wellington Lambton?

Appointments can be booked online through the Specsavers website — select Wellington Lambton as your store — or by calling the store on 04 471 1069.

What are the store's opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The store is closed on Sundays.

What is OCT and why does it matter?

OCT is hospital-grade technology that takes a detailed 3D scan of the structure of the back of your eye, helping the optometrist look after your eye health and check for signs of conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Can my children have their eyes tested here?

Yes. The store offers children's eyecare — kids' eye tests are important to make sure there aren't any vision issues that could affect their school years.

Can I try contact lenses before buying?

Yes. Book a contact lens assessment and your optometrist can assess your eyes for suitability and provide trial contact lenses for you to try.

I have a sore, red eye — can the optometrist help?

Yes. The store offers red eye assessments. If you have a sore, red eye, it's important to see an optometrist, who may prescribe eye drops or other treatments.

Do you offer fitness to drive assessments?

Yes. Your optometrist will test your eyes against the visual standards for driving and complete any relevant documentation for a licensing authority. This may require additional testing.

Tips

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