A day at the optometrists: providing comprehensive family eyecare in Karori, Wellington
Welcome to a day at our optometry practice in Karori, Wellington, where we provide comprehensive eyecare services for the entire family, from the youngest to the oldest members. Our doors open at 8 am, the footpath sign goes out, so we see people on their way to work, kids before school and the day gets started.
CapitalEyes appointments vary from short consultations for sore red eyes to longer, more comprehensive exams for monitoring conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration. We understand that every person is unique, and we tailor our approach to suit. This means we’ll have pre-schoolers and 90 year olds in the same morning.
We use advanced technology to provide the best possible care for our patients. These include widefield retinal imaging, OCT scans, and axial length measurement. The optometrists then take the time to show these results on the large screen, explaining more about each person’s eyes.
As well as tech, optometrists take the time to discuss the results, give options and answer your questions. So much better to understand what is going on and we know this takes time, so our appointments are longer than many other places.
The morning flies by and then there’s the “after school rush” with kids, backpacks, snacks, extra siblings and parents pondering the next thing, as they fit in their children’s eyecare.
One aspect that we're particularly passionate about is children's eyecare. We love seeing kids and teenagers and providing them with the vision care they need to thrive. With the latest treatments available to slow the progression of myopia, we're excited to help young people maintain optimal vision for years to come.
But our commitment to our patients doesn't end when they leave. We go the extra mile by frequently following up with emails containing additional information about their eye health, such as tips for managing dry eyes or updates on children's vision changes. It's all part of our commitment to provide comprehensive care that extends beyond the exam room. And professional education is ongoing too – at least 20 hours a year of webinars, conferences and online learning is required for optometrists.
Of course, no optometry practice would be complete without a team of skilled professionals to assist with frame selection and optical dispensing. Our team of Juliana, Simon, and Sophie are here to help you find the perfect frames and ensure that your eyewear not only looks great but also lasts.
6pm it’s time to finish up our day – people are heading home – we see them getting off the bus and the traffic is mostly going one direction: home.
Another great day for us, helping our people with friendly local eyecare and quality eyewear, time to turn off the lights, and head home.