04/10/2026
Here at OCULA Howick Village we are extremely proud of our Dispensing Optician team. There are some familiar faces in the photo - Elise, Anette and Tania, and our new Practice Manager, Emma joins the team! With an amazing 95 years of combined experience!
Some people are unaware of the amazing skillset these ladies have. Dispensing Opticians are trained in the science and art of Ophthalmic Dispensing.
They learn how to:
๐ Read and interpret prescriptions
๐ค Dispense progressives, bifocals and speciality lenses
๐ Take measurements including pupillary distance, vertex distance and wrap angles to make sure the prescription is accurately placed in front of the eyes
๐ฌ Neutralise and verify lenses
๐๏ธ Understand lens optics and how they affect vision
๐งฎ Calculate and manage prism
๐ง Fit, adjust and troubleshoot eyewear
๐ฅธ They love having fun choosing the correct frames to match the prescription too. They may suggest a real change in image, donโt be afraid to be daring!
Optometrists diagnose and treat the eye. Dispensing Opticians take that prescription and turn it into properly fitted eyewear.
๐ต Different professions
๐ข Different training
๐ Different responsibilities
All of our team are fully qualified and registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board New Zealand. They look forward to welcoming you to OCULA Howick Village โบ๏ธ