Best Optometrists in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 10 optometrists in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 777 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 19 September 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Optometrists in Napier and Hastings

The top 5 optometrists in Napier and Hastings are #1 Specsavers Hastings, #2 Specsavers Napier, #3 Shattky Optometrists, #4 Index Optical, and #5 Grant & Douglas, ranked by Top5 Score.

  1. 1 Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Hastings ★ 4.6 · 350 reviews · Score 165
  2. 2 Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Napier ★ 4.5 · 265 reviews · Score 156
  3. 3 Shattky Optometrists Hastings ★ 4.8 · 63 reviews · Score 149
  4. 4 Index Optical ★ 5.0 · 21 reviews · Score 139
  5. 5 Grant & Douglas Optometry & Eyewear ★ 4.9 · 19 reviews · Score 137
  • 1

    Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Hastings

    ★ 4.6 350 reviews Score 165
    5★ 291 4★ 27 3★ 6 2★ 6 1★ 20

    Specsavers Hastings covers eye examinations, prescription glasses fitting, and lens adjustments, with staff who take time to explain changes in vision and recommend solutions like specialist computer lenses that reduce headaches.

    210 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings

    Call 06 878 8686 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Napier

    ★ 4.5 265 reviews Score 156
    5★ 210 4★ 24 3★ 5 2★ 4 1★ 22

    Specsavers Napier delivers eye examinations and prescription glasses fitting without pushing unnecessary products, something several long-term patients single out as the reason they keep returning year after year.

    205 Emerson Street, Napier

    Call 06 835 3569 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Shattky Optometrists Hastings

    ★ 4.8 63 reviews Score 149
    5★ 57 4★ 4 1★ 2

    Shattky Optometrists takes on dry eye treatment, Ortho-K contact lenses for myopia management, corneal injuries, and comprehensive prescription exams, often fitting urgent appointments within hours.

    116 Russell Street South, Hastings

    Call 06 876 3777 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Index Optical

    ★ 5.0 21 reviews Score 139
    5★ 21

    Index Optical takes patients through comprehensive eye examinations using modern imaging technology, then into a curated frame selection process guided by Lynne, who is noted for matching eyewear to both face shape and personal style.

    5 Havelock Road, Havelock North

    Call 06 211 7433 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Grant & Douglas Optometry & Eyewear

    ★ 4.9 19 reviews Score 137
    5★ 18 4★ 1

    Grant & Douglas gets patients through eye examinations with every step explained as it happens, and optometrists like Victoria and Jenny treat each visit as a genuine consultation rather than a quick check.

    5/11 Joll Road, Havelock North

    Call 06 877 7700 Map Is this your business?
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Before you book an optometrist in Napier and Hastings

Every optometrist in New Zealand must be registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board and hold a current annual practising certificate, and the board publishes a public register you can search by name. A dispensing optician fits and supplies glasses but does not examine your eyes. Ask what the eye examination includes, since some practices charge extra for retinal photos or a 3D OCT scan and others build them in, and whether the exam fee is credited against glasses. Children aged 15 and under in a family with a Community Services Card can get help with the exam and glasses through the Children's Spectacle Subsidy.

The questions below are drawn from 258 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does an eye test cost in New Zealand?

A standard adult eye examination at a chain such as OPSM is published at $75, with packages rising to $120 for an ultra-wide retinal scan or $150 for a 3D OCT scan. Independent practices charge more: a 2024 University of Auckland School of Optometry and Vision Science survey found adult examinations priced at $90 to $155 an hour, with a median of $115 for a median 45-minute exam.

The price difference between practices is usually about what is included, such as retinal photos, OCT imaging, and pretesting, so two quoted fees are not comparable until you know what each covers. For children aged 15 and under whose parent, guardian, or child holds a Community Services Card or High Use Health Card, the government's Children's Spectacle Subsidy covers the eye examination and glasses up to $287.50 a year, claimed directly by the optometrist through Enable New Zealand.

How do I check an optometrist is registered, and what is the difference from an optician?

Optometry is regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, and every practising optometrist must be registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) and hold a current annual practising certificate, which you can verify on the public register at odob.health.nz. The board registers four scopes: a Provisional Optometrist works under supervision and cannot prescribe medicines; an Optometrist provides comprehensive eye health and vision care including prescribing medicines whose sale is restricted by law and signing statutory certificates; a Specialist Optometrist may perform certain laser procedures in an approved hospital setting; and a Dispensing Optician fits and supplies glasses and contact lenses but does not examine eyes or diagnose.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who treats eye disease surgically and is registered with the Medical Council, not the ODOB, and an optometrist refers to one when a condition needs it. The New Zealand Association of Optometrists is the voluntary professional body, and complaints about care go to the Health and Disability Commissioner.

How often should I have my eyes checked, and when is it urgent?

The New Zealand Association of Optometrists recommends an eye examination every two years for most adults, and every year for anyone over 40 or with a family history of glaucoma. Your optometrist should tell you at the end of your appointment when to return, and some reviews note that good practices set a recall date and follow up. Sudden loss or blurring of vision, flashes of light, a shower of new floaters, a shadow or curtain across your vision, or a painful red eye should not wait for a routine appointment and need same-day attention from an optometrist, a GP, or an emergency department.

What are the warning signs of an optometry practice you should avoid?
  • –A rushed examination with little or no explanation of the results leaves you unable to make informed decisions about your eye health or eyewear.
  • –Pressure to choose frames or lens upgrades during the same visit is a signal that the sale matters more than your needs.
  • –An exam fee that turns out not to include the scans the optometrist then recommends means the real cost is higher than quoted.
  • –Glasses that are wrong on collection, combined with a slow or reluctant remake process, point to poor quality control and weak after-sale commitment.
  • –Refusing to provide a copy of your prescription, or making it difficult to obtain, is not in line with good practice and limits your ability to shop elsewhere.
  • –Appointment confirmations that are cancelled without clear communication, as some reviews note, waste your time and suggest unreliable administration.
What should you ask before booking an optometrist?
  • –Ask exactly what the examination fee includes: whether retinal photos, OCT scanning, and pretesting are covered or charged separately.
  • –Confirm you will receive a written copy of your prescription to take elsewhere if you choose, as some practices have been reluctant to provide this.
  • –If you have children, ask whether the practice claims the Children's Spectacle Subsidy through Enable New Zealand and whether it bulk-bills or requires you to pay upfront.
  • –Ask what warranty and free adjustment period come with glasses, and how long a remake takes if the prescription or fit is wrong.
  • –If you wear or are considering contact lenses, ask whether the practice conducts contact lens assessments and what that costs on top of the standard examination fee.
  • –Ask whether you will see the same optometrist at your next visit, since continuity matters when monitoring conditions that change over time.

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About this ranking

What the 10 optometrists listed above hold, at the 19 September 2026 check.

350
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
19
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.5
lowest rating among the 10 listed
5.8%
of their 777 reviews are one-star
How are the top optometrists in Napier and Hastings chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for optometrists in Napier and Hastings. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out.

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