Optometrists
in Pāpāmoa

Yes. Pāpāmoa has optometry services available, including on Domain Road. Tauranga Eye Specialists also operates a clinic at 21/39 Toorea Street, Pāpāmoa Beach (07 578 7508) for specialist ophthalmology and complex eye conditions. For routine eye tests and glasses, local optometrists handle most needs in-suburb.

Adults with no known eye conditions should have a comprehensive eye test every two years. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, an annual check is recommended. Children should have their first eye test before starting school. People with diabetes, glaucoma risk factors or a family history of eye disease may need more frequent monitoring.

Yes. An optometrist is a primary eye care provider who conducts eye tests, prescribes glasses and contact lenses, and screens for eye conditions. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in eye disease and surgery. For routine eye care, an optometrist is the right starting point. For conditions like cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration, an ophthalmologist referral is needed.

ACC covers treatment costs for eye injuries caused by accidents, including foreign body removal, burns and lacerations. Routine eye care and degenerative conditions are not covered. An eye examination following a workplace or domestic accident that affects your eyes may be ACC-claimable.

Pāpāmoa’s coastal environment and high UV index make UV-protective eyewear particularly important. Quality prescription sunglasses with polarised UV400 lenses are available from local optometrists. Non-prescription sunglasses are available from surf shops and pharmacies throughout the suburb.