Canon Street Optometrists

Canon Street Optometrists We provide vision care ranging from sight testing and correction, to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of vision changes.

Weekly floof from our mates at Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs 🐕🦺 ! It's been a busy week at Guide Dogs! Yumi has been ge...
03/06/2026

Weekly floof from our mates at Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs 🐕🦺 !

It's been a busy week at Guide Dogs! Yumi has been getting stuck into her guide dog research, Winnie has been soaking up the morning sun, and Tony went for a swim!

Hope you all have a great week ahead ☀️

1️⃣ Winnie, a yellow guide dog guide dog in training, sits on her bed like a human in the Guide Dog Development Centre.
2️⃣ Five yellow guide dogs in training stand together on a concrete patio, whilst looking up at the camera. The girls in the picture are Yakira, Zola, Yumi, Yana, and Winnie.
3️⃣ Yumi, a yellow guide dog in training, rests her head on her trainer's lap. Beside her, a laptop screen displays a webpage titled "Guide Dog Services."
4️⃣ Tony, a black guide dog in training, stands in the MPI pool with a red lifejacket on, he has a very serious expression and wet chops!
5️⃣ Yohan, a yellow guide dog in training, sleeps with his toy panda on a grey dog bed.
6️⃣ Six guide dogs in training, Xanthe, Wolf, Winnie, Zazu, Webster, and Zane, are shown sleeping peacefully in the sun. The dogs, a mix of black and yellow Labradors, are spread out on colourful blankets and mats across a grey concrete patio.
7️⃣ Yana, a yellow guide dog in training, rests with her tongue out in the back of the Guide Dogs van.
8️⃣ Yohan, a yellow guide dog in training, rests with his paws crossed on his bed at Guide Dogs.
9️⃣ Xanthe, a black guide dog in training, sits on a footpath with her harness on whilst looking at the camera with a tilted head.
🔟 Gertie and Gemini, two black guide dogs in training, sit side by side on the free run, both smiling at the camera.

Don't forget to follow Blind Low Vision NZ for more!

01/06/2026

Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference 🫶

We’re always happy to help with those small adjustments that keep your glasses comfortable and sitting just right. Thank you for the lovely feedback, Glenda!

Is it time you booked your eye exam?

You can do it just here 👉 https://canonstreetoptometrists.co.nz/book-an-appointment/ -form

31/05/2026

Just a reminder that we're closed today for King's Birthday 👑

Hope you're having a fabulous long weekend, can't wait to see you tomorrow!

www.canonstreetoptometrists.co.nz

Made for little faces and big adventures 💜 The Nano Baby collection is designed with comfort, flexibility and durability...
31/05/2026

Made for little faces and big adventures 💜

The Nano Baby collection is designed with comfort, flexibility and durability in mind - using lightweight, hypoallergenic and BPA-free materials that are safe for growing little ones.

Built to handle the bumps, bends and busy moments of everyday life, these frames are made to keep up from those very first months.

Comfortable for babies 🤝 Reassuring for parents.

https://canonstreetoptometrists.co.nz/frames/

29/05/2026

Spotlight on 🔦 Woody's Eyewear

What started as a dream has become a solid company with a presence in over 75 countries around the world.

Their glasses have also evolved with them.

Woody's started with wood, but year after year, they explored new territories, materials, and refined their manufacturing process with the goal of becoming a leading company in fashion and style in the sector.

Now they can offer their customers what they expect from them: unique and sophisticated designer frames.

https://canonstreetoptometrists.co.nz/frames/

When glasses aren’t the full answer...Low vision means reduced sight that can’t be fully corrected - but there are still...
27/05/2026

When glasses aren’t the full answer...

Low vision means reduced sight that can’t be fully corrected - but there are still ways to make life clearer.

From tailored support to visual aids, there’s plenty we can do to help you stay independent 🤝

Low vision is the term used to describe significant visual impairment that can't be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery. The impact of low vision Vision loss in adults and seniors can be particularly traumatic, leading to frustration and depression. Losing the abi...

27/05/2026

Something new is arriving in practice 👀

A collection designed in Belgium, known for its creativity, individuality, and distinctive approach to eyewear.

www.canonstreetoptometrists.co.nz

Weekly floof from our mates at Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs 🐕🦺 ! The dogs have been absolutely loving their time out o...
26/05/2026

Weekly floof from our mates at Blind Low Vision NZ Guide Dogs 🐕🦺 !

The dogs have been absolutely loving their time out on the free run this week and we've also had some great helpers assisting us with the laundry! 💛

1️⃣ Winnie and Zazu, two cream coloured guide dogs in training stand next to each other in the free run on a cloudy day. Winnie is looking at the camera with her tongue poking out.
2️⃣ Trish, a white guide dog in training, sleeps peacefully in the footwell of a guide dogs van, with her face smooshed against the seat.
3️⃣ Gemini, a black guide dog in training, lays wrapped in a pile of blankets on the floor of the guide dogs laundry room.
4️⃣ Gertie, a black guide dog in training, sleeps on her back in between her trainers legs, with both paws in the air.
5️⃣ Hannah, a white guide dog in training, sleeps on her bed at Guide Dogs. Her head has drifted off the bed and rests comfortably on the floor.
6️⃣ Gertie, a black guide dog in training, lays on her side whilst her trainer brushes her. Gertie looks at the camera with an awkward expression.
7️⃣ Yumi and Yakira, two cream coloured guide dogs in training, sit together on a bed in their room at Guide Dogs while looking directly at the camera.
8️⃣ Gemini, a black guide dog in training, lays wrapped in a blue blanket on the floor at Guide Dogs.
9️⃣ Wolf and Zazu, two guide dogs in training, run through the free run area together, both gripping the same blue toy in their mouths.
🔟 Yakira and Yayla, two cream coloured guide dogs, run through the free run with their mouths open and tails in the air.

Don't forget to follow Blind Low Vision NZ for more!

Address

26 Canon Street
Timaru
7910

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+6436889791

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