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<strong>20</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>September</strong> <strong>20</strong> <strong>20</strong>23<br />
Visionary by name and nature<br />
Prebbleton’s community is flocking to the innovative,<br />
welcoming experience offered by recently opened<br />
optometry practice, The Visionary. “I heard about the coffee”<br />
is a frequent opening line!<br />
Standard optometry appointments can feel clinical and<br />
structured – get the test, select your frames, pay up and go.<br />
Instead, The Visionary creates an enjoyable, relaxed experience,<br />
where you can linger with friends and family, sit down at tables<br />
to enjoy complementary, quality coffee, and try on frames at<br />
your own pace. The frames and tabled area is set apart from<br />
the testing area, so people feel they can take their time and<br />
relax.<br />
Kate, one of the friendly receptionists, says “Choosing glasses<br />
is such an important, and personal, decision. We don’t want<br />
to rush people. We can make helpful suggestions as people<br />
try things on, or we’re equally happy to leave people to it until<br />
they ask – we try to gauge how each person feels comfortable.”<br />
People may also take a selection of frames home for a couple<br />
of days. This is a great opportunity to show frames to family<br />
and friends before making a decision on their new eyewear.<br />
And there’s an excellent range of frames to choose from, priced<br />
from affordable to higher end. The staff have really taken time<br />
to ensure that there is something for everyone. There’s a great<br />
variety of kids’ and tweens’ frames, as well as funky brands<br />
exclusive to The Visionary.<br />
Rochelle van Eysden set up The Visionary to bring her vision of<br />
a friendly, relaxed practice to fruition. Having provided optical<br />
care across Canterbury since 1998, she could see the urgency<br />
of need in <strong>Selwyn</strong>, with the fast expanding population.<br />
Fellow optometrist Suney Cheung specialises in children’s<br />
vision, low vision and speciality contact lenses. Kate and<br />
Carolyn round out the team, always available for assistance and<br />
advice.<br />
The model is obviously working. The Visionary has hit the<br />
ground running since its opening in May.<br />
Come and see what all the buzz is about – and stay for a<br />
coffee! – at 8/26 Central Ave, Prebbleton, 9–5 Mon–Fri.<br />
Or contact The Visionary on 03 595 6468 or<br />
reception@thevisionary.co.nz<br />
Experience Quality Eye Care<br />
in a comfortable, relaxed<br />
environment<br />
• Comprehensive eye exams checking<br />
vision and eye health<br />
• Contact lens fitting<br />
• Driver’s screenings<br />
• A curated selection of eyewear<br />
Exclusive to<br />
The Visionary<br />
8/26 Central Avenue,<br />
Prebbleton<br />
P: 03 595 6468<br />
E: reception@thevisionary.co.nz<br />
SELWYN TIMES<br />
SPECIAL<br />
15% OFF<br />
FRAMES & LENSES<br />
Expires 31st October <strong>20</strong>23,<br />
mention this advertisement at appoinment.<br />
HOURS: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday<br />
www.thevisionary.co.nz
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