Trusted Vision Care for Whanganui

Welcome to
Wanganui Eyecare

We are your local Optometry professionals, and take meticulous care to provide a first rate service.

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Locally Owned

We remain committed to building meaningful relationships, preserving vision and protecting the health of our patients’ eyes.

Our Mission

We strive to provide personalised eyecare and custom solutions, tailored to each patient’s individual vision and lifestyle needs.

60+ Years Experience

With decades of industry experience, our team provides knowledgeable, friendly care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Why choose us

Eye care that's personal,
professional, and puts you first.

At Wanganui Eyecare, you’re never just another appointment. We take the time to understand your needs and provide personalised recommendations that are right for you. With a team that genuinely cares, we’re here to support your vision for the long term.

  • Experienced Optometrists
  • Advanced Technology
  • Quality Eyewear
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Why choose us

Eyecare that's personal, professional, and puts you first.

At Wanganui Eyecare, you’re never just another appointment. We take the time to understand your needs and provide personalised recommendations that are right for you. With a team that genuinely cares, we’re here to support your vision for the long term.

  • Trusted by local families
  • Independent & locally owned
  • Personalised solutions
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Team Members

Meet our Optometrists

Our experienced optometrists are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care for every patient.

Kerry Bennett

Optometrist & Director

Specialises in Dry Eye, Myopia Control, and Orthokeratology.

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John Boyle

Optometrist & Director

Specialises in Dry Eye, Myopia Control, and Orthokeratology.

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Priyanka Fernandes

Optometrist

Specialises in Glaucoma, Dry Eye, and Cataract Referrals.

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Asumi Yamaguchi

Optometrist

Specialises in Children's Eyecare and Behavioural Optometry.

Meet Asumi →
Meet the rest of the Wanganui Eyecare Team
Team Members

Meet our Optometrists

Our experienced optometrists are dedicated to providing personalised eye care for every patient.

Kerry Bennett

Optometrist & Director

Meet Kerry →

John Boyle

Optometrist & Director

Meet John →

Priyanka Fernandes

Optometrist

Meet Pri →

Asumi Yamaguchi

Optometrist

Meet Asumi →
Meet the rest of the Wanganui Eyecare Team
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Looking Beyond
What You Can See

Our advanced imaging and diagnostic technology allows us to detect eye conditions earlier, monitor changes more accurately, and provide thorough care for your long-term eye health.

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Eye Care Services Tailored to You

From routine eye examinations to advanced treatments, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family.

Full Eye Exams

Tailored eye health and vision assessments for every age and stage.

Contact Lenses

A wide range of contact lens options customised to your eyes and lifestyle.

Dry Eye Management

Personalised treatment plans to relieve symptoms & improve long-term eye comfort.

Children's Vision

Early detection and management to support your child's learning & development.

Red irritated eye requiring urgent eye care

Urgent Eye Care

Prompt assessment and treatment for eye infections, injuries & sudden vision concerns.

Lens Options

From everyday vision to specialised lens solutions, we’ll help find the right option for you.

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  • Complimentary adjustments
  • Easy insurance claims
  • Repairs & reglazing services
  • Home visits available
  • Complimentary adjustments
  • Easy insurance claims
  • Repairs & reglazing services
OUR FRAMES

Eyewear That Fits
Your Vision & Style

We carefully match both your frames and lenses to your prescription, lifestyle, and personal style. From premium independent frame collections to advanced lens technologies, we'll help you find a solution that's comfortable, functional, and designed specifically for you.

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vision concerns

It might be time for
an eye examination

If you're experiencing any of these, don't put it off — book with Whanganui Eyecare today.

  • Blurry or cloudy vision
  • Headaches after screen time
  • Dry, sore or tired eyes
  • Haven't had a check-up in 2 years
  • Squinting to see
  • Flashes/ floaters
  • Eye Strain
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PATIENT STORIES

Care You Can See. Service You Can Trust.

We're proud to have cared for generations of Whanganui families. Here's what some of our patients have to say about their experience with Wanganui Eyecare.

 

Barbara

Always fantastic friendly with excellent explanations, care for my wellbeing, and careful listening.
Margaret

Excellent customer service. I was put at ease. Listened to and questioned to make sure my issues were understood. Friendly and caring. Extremely thorough eye examination.
Vernon

Friendly staff, prompt personalised service and I left with the opinion that the staff had my interests at heart.
Sandra

What an awesome team to see. If you need your eyes checked look this business up first.
David

Wanganui Eyecare has excellent premises, the most up to date equipment and a very high standard of eye care from all their optometrists. The staff are very friendly and always available to help.
Glenn

Great service, nice people. Highly recommend.
Acacia

Great local business. Highly recommend.
Betty

Wonderful, professional service and great staff.
Sonya

Professional and lovely to deal with. Thanking you AAA++
Lesley

From start to finish the process was smooth, professional, and all the staff we had dealings with were really caring and friendly.
Jan

Efficient and friendly optometrist and support staff. Happy to recommend.
Emily

Excellent service from the greeting at the door to the exam to the extensive selection of eye wear, best place in town!
Debbie

Informative, fiendly and thorough optometrist. Best I’ve had in years.
Robyn

The team are very friendly and professional and the optometrist did a thorough job of testing my eyes and explaining various aspects of eye related care and potential issues as we age.
Eddie

They are able to do a lot of tests and provide a high level of expertise.
Michele

Exceptional service from the initial phone call to an eye check arranged at short notice due to my concerns. The eye check was top class with no surprises for cost. The staff are amazing here. Highly recommend.
Josh

We needed some assistance for a traveller whose contact had slipped up under her eyelid. The team were quick to respond to our need for help and had her sorted out in next to no time. Thank you!
Gemma

Mr Boyle is a fantastic optometrist, and is great in dealing with children and adults. His co-workers are all of the same calibre. I highly recommend this business.
Jennifer

From the ladies at reception, to the opticians that work with you, it is an easy painless process, any problem is well explained, and they will continue to keep in contact with you.
Vern

I had a concern about my eyes. I was promptly given an appointment and had a comprehensive examination which was able to reassure me. Very professional optician. Intelligent helpful staff. Thank you
Pet

Great service, friendly and professional team and environment. Highly recommend this business.
Russell

Very professional opticians and friendly helpful support staff. A very pleasant place to go to for eye care.

Jacqui

Lovely friendly staff and very efficient examination. No waiting time.

Alice

Excellent service and thorough exam of my eyes, thank you

Jana

Professional advanced knowledge and courteous staff. It is a pleasure to visit.

Jan

Good service. Welcoming. Very thorough examination.

Jackman

Friendly, Professional and Helpful. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my vision needs.

EYE HEALTH, VISION & MORE

Our collection of articles

Helpful information about eye health, vision, lenses and eyewear, written to help you better understand and care for your eyes.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your vision

Have a question or ready to book? Get in touch with our friendly team at Wanganui Eyecare.

211 Wicksteed Street

Whanganui 4500

06 345 4665

Give us a call during business hours and we'll be happy to help.

Send us an email — we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Have any questions or need further information?

Please fill out the form below, and one of our team members will contact you.

    Welcome to

    Wanganui Eyecare

    Comprehensive eye examinations, quality eyewear, and personalised care for the whole family.

    Book an appointment
    View our services
    Our Difference

    Eye care that's personal, professional, and puts you first.

    At Wanganui Eyecare, you’re never just another appointment. We take the time to understand your needs and provide personalised recommendations that are right for you. With a team that genuinely cares, we’re here to support your vision for the long term.

    • Experienced Optometrists
    • Advanced Technology
    • Quality Eyewear
    Book Appointment
    Team Members

    Meet our Optometrists

    Our experienced optometrists are dedicated to providing personalised eye care for every patient.

    Kerry Bennett

    Optometrist & Director

    John Boyle

    Optometrist & Director

    Priyanka Fernandes

    Optometrist

    Asumi Yamaguchi

    Optometrist

    Meet Our Team

    Eyewear That Fits
    Your Vision & Style

    We match frames and lenses to your prescription, lifestyle and personal style - helping you find eyewear that's comfortable, functional and made just for you.

    Explore Eyewear
    our services

    Eye Care Services Tailored to You

    From routine eye examinations to advanced treatments, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family.

    Comprehensive Eye Exam

    Learn more

    Contact Lenses

    Learn more

    Dry Eye Management

    Learn more

    Children's Vision

    Learn more

    Red irritated eye requiring urgent eye care

    Urgent Eyecare

    Learn more

    Explore all services
    Advanced Technology

    Looking Beyond
    What You Can See

    Our advanced imaging and diagnostic technology allows us to detect eye conditions earlier, monitor, changes more accurately, and provide thorough care for your long-term eye health.

    view our technology
    vision concerns

    It might be time for
    an eye examination

    If you're experiencing any of these, don't put it off — book with Whanganui Eyecare today.

    • Blurry or cloudy vision
    • Headaches after screen time
    • Dry, sore or tired eyes
    • Haven't had a check-up in 2 years
    • Squinting to see
    • Flashes/ floaters
    • Eye Strain
    BOOK YOUR appointment
    BOOK YOUR appointment
    vision concerns

    It might be time for
    an eye examination

    If you're experiencing any of these, don't put it off — book with Whanganui Eyecare today.

    • Blurry or cloudy vision
    • Headaches after screen time
    • Dry, sore or tired eyes
    • Haven't had a check-up in 2 years
    • Eye Strain
    • Flashes/Floaters
    • Squinting to see
    PATIENT STORIES

    Care You Can See. Service You Can Trust.

    Barbara

    Always fantastic friendly with excellent explanations, care for my wellbeing, and careful listening.
    Margaret

    Excellent customer service. I was put at ease. Listened to and questioned to make sure my issues were understood. Friendly and caring. Extremely thorough eye examination.
    Vernon

    Friendly staff, prompt personalised service and I left with the opinion that the staff had my interests at heart.
    Sandra

    What an awesome team to see. If you need your eyes checked look this business up first.
    David

    Wanganui Eyecare has excellent premises, the most up to date equipment and a very high standard of eye care from all their optometrists. The staff are very friendly and always available to help.
    Glenn

    Great service, nice people. Highly recommend.
    Acacia

    Great local business. Highly recommend.
    Betty

    Wonderful, professional service and great staff.
    Sonya

    Professional and lovely to deal with. Thanking you AAA++
    Lesley

    From start to finish the process was smooth, professional, and all the staff we had dealings with were really caring and friendly.
    Jan

    Efficient and friendly optometrist and support staff. Happy to recommend.
    Emily

    Excellent service from the greeting at the door to the exam to the extensive selection of eye wear, best place in town!
    Debbie

    Informative, fiendly and thorough optometrist. Best I’ve had in years.
    Robyn

    The team are very friendly and professional and the optometrist did a thorough job of testing my eyes and explaining various aspects of eye related care and potential issues as we age.
    Eddie

    They are able to do a lot of tests and provide a high level of expertise.
    Michele

    Exceptional service from the initial phone call to an eye check arranged at short notice due to my concerns. The eye check was top class with no surprises for cost. The staff are amazing here. Highly recommend.
    Josh

    We needed some assistance for a traveller whose contact had slipped up under her eyelid. The team were quick to respond to our need for help and had her sorted out in next to no time. Thank you!
    Gemma

    Mr Boyle is a fantastic optometrist, and is great in dealing with children and adults. His co-workers are all of the same calibre. I highly recommend this business.
    Jennifer

    From the ladies at reception, to the opticians that work with you, it is an easy painless process, any problem is well explained, and they will continue to keep in contact with you.
    Vern

    I had a concern about my eyes. I was promptly given an appointment and had a comprehensive examination which was able to reassure me. Very professional optician. Intelligent helpful staff. Thank you
    Pet

    Great service, friendly and professional team and environment. Highly recommend this business.
    Russell

    Very professional opticians and friendly helpful support staff. A very pleasant place to go to for eye care.

    Jacqui

    Lovely friendly staff and very efficient examination. No waiting time.

    Alice

    Excellent service and thorough exam of my eyes, thank you

    Jana

    Professional advanced knowledge and courteous staff. It is a pleasure to visit.

    Jan

    Good service. Welcoming. Very thorough examination.

    Jackman

    Friendly, Professional and Helpful. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my vision needs.

    Articles, stories and more

    Our collection of articles

    News, tips, and the occasional deep dive into eye health — from the team who's been looking after Whanganui's eyes for over 1000 years.

    Get in touch

    Let's talk about your vision

    Have a question or ready to book? Get in touch with our friendly team at Wanganui Eyecare.

    211 Wicksteed Street

    Whanganui 4500

    06 345 4665

    Give us a call during business hours and we'll be happy to help.

    Send us an email — we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

    Have any questions or need further information?

    Please fill out the form below, and one of our team members will contact you.

      Get in touch

      Let's talk about your vision

      Have a question or ready to book? Get in touch with our friendly team at Wanganui Eyecare.

      211 Wicksteed Street

      Whanganui 4500

      06 345 4665

      Give us a call during business hours and we'll be happy to help.

      Send us an email — we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

      Have any questions or need further information?

      Please fill out the form below, and one of our team members will contact you.