Fees and Government Subsidies
The cost of an eye examination will vary depending on age and whether additional tests are required. For any queries, please contact the practice.
Enable Funding
Enable Funding is a subsidy for young children with vision problems in low-income families.
The subsidy covers the cost of the eye examination and a contribution towards the cost of spectacles if required.
Eligibility:
- The child must be 15 years old or younger.
- The parent or guardian must have a valid Community Services card.
- The child must have had an examination with an Optometrist or
Ophthalmologist that is registered with Enable Funding New Zealand.
- The child's prescription must be from an optometrist or
ophthalmologist that is registered with Enable New Zealand who has
determined that spectacles are required to enable the child to
achieve a higher quality of vision.
Health Benefits
Health Benefits is a subsidy for people who cannot wear spectacles for medical reasons and need to wear contact lenses for vision correction.
The subsidy varies as to whether the person is claiming for new
contact lenses due to a change in prescription or due to loss or
damage.
We are happy to do quotes for WINZ and insurance claims if required.