We are a partnership of two optometrists, Kerry Atkinson and Graham Kearney. We have worked together for about 30 years now.
There have been Atkinsons working at Otahuhu since about World War 1, when James Atkinson was a clockmaker with premises in the main street. He was also Mayor of Otahuhu. Harry Atkinson set up practice in Otahuhu in the early 1940s, working from the same site that had been the original Atkinson's premises. That building was replaced with another in 1970.
Graham went to work in Otahuhu with Harry Atkinson in the 1970s. He did clinical teaching in the Department of Optometry, University of Auckland. He has a BSc and extra qualifications in the use of diagnostic drops.
Kerry went from New Zealand to England to qualify and to specialise in contact lens work and came back to New Zealand to work with Harry Atkinson and Graham Kearney. He also did clinical teaching at the University of Auckland Department of Optometry and lectured in contact lens practice. He completed a BSc and then did a therapeutic qualification which enables him to treat diseases of the anterior eye with eye drops.
What are we good at?
- Excellent clinical care for all age groups.
- We do therapeutic treatment with eye drops of the anterior segment of the eye (excluding the treatment of glaucoma).
- Examination of children / Examination and prescribing for young children / Children's vision.
- Examination and prescribing for the elderly.
- Advice and prescribing devices for treating low vision.
- Problem solving of eye problems with RGP contact lenses. For example keratoconus, post corneal graft fittings, referrals from Greenlane Clinical Centre for keratoconic fittings and care.
- Shared care in glaucoma, post cataract care, post-Lasik care.
- We solicit referrals from GPs for eye treatment.
- Driving licence renewals.
- CAA / Pilot licence eyesight testing.
- Police entry visual examinations.
Vision Testing (acuity, refraction errors and field of vision tests)
During an eye test you are assessed for different things. A Snellen chart, which contains rows of letters starting with one huge letter then groups of letters getting progressively smaller,...
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Eye Health Examinations
During an eye test optometrists routinely examine the internal and external structures of your eye. The optometrist will look into your eye by shining a light source through your pupil... More
Glaucoma Screening
Optometrists are able to detect early signs of glaucoma even before you are aware of any symptoms. They are specifically looking for changes when doing the health check part of...
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Visual Field Testing
A visual field establishes how good your peripheral vision (PV) is. This is what you see above and below and to the side when you are looking straight ahead. Generally...
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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) can be detected by systematic retinal screening. Diabetes retinal screening is funded by the DHB and some optometrists are contracted to provide the service in the community...
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Colour Vision Testing
Colour vision is tested using Ishihara plates, named after Shinobu Ishihara a Japanese ophthalmologist who created a test to detect colour blindness in 1918. His test remains the gold standard...
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Eye Injuries
Eye injuries can range from relatively minor, for instance getting dish washing liquid in your eye, to penetrating injuries with a sharp object like scissors leading to blindness. Optometrists deal...
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Children’s Vision Testing
It is vital children have their eyes tested early to screen for abnormalities. If there are problems like squint, where eyes are misaligned, or amblyopia, or lazy eye, the earlier...
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Occupational Testing
Various occupations have specialised vision needs. For example anyone wishing to join the New Zealand Police needs to pass a special eye test conducted by a registered practitioner. Potential police...
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Drivers Licence Testing
This includes testing for visual field as you need to meet a certain standard to be able to drive safely. There is a screening tool and a full test. The...
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Eyewear
Frames: there is a baffling range of spectacle frames available in most optical outlets. They are made in many shapes, sizes, colours and materials. They are also made for different...
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