Originally from Southland, optometrist Scott Dumbleton graduated in 1996 and in 1997 started work in northern Pakistan at the Gilgit Eye Hospital until 2003. In 2004 he returned to help open Papamoa optometrists before returning back to Pakistan for shorter trips. During 2006 Scott became therapeutically qualified which complements his hospital experience dealing with eye infections, trauma and anything unusual. In 2008 he purchased Papamoa optometrists and has developed it into a full time practice.
Anita Neill
Dispensing Optician
Anita Neill is a real Papamoa local; her family have lived in the area for over 100 years. Anita has been a registered Dispensing Optician since 2006 and has worked in several practices, enhancing her knowledge of the optical industry. Anita has a passion for style and fashion and will guide you to a frame design that best suits you. If we haven't got what you are looking for in stock, Anita will do her best to source it for you.
Craig Holmes
B.Optom
Craig was raised in Tauranga and graduated as an optometrist in 1996. He first worked at Papamoa optometrists between 2007-2010. Prior to this he has worked in Australia, UK and worked with Scott in Pakistan. Of recent years he has been based in a Tauranga practice. His interests include family, surfing, snowboarding, health and fitness. If you would like an appointment with Craig please look at our online booking system to see when his next appointment is or phone us.
Andrea East
Reception
Andrea joined our team 2017 and comes from a health care reception background. She has lived in Papamoa for a number of years and loves the friendly community vibe that Papamoa has. Andrea has developed her skills in frame selection and now is able to offer valuable advice on what will work for you.
Same day acute/red eye apointments available
Professional Staff
On-site glazing laboratory for same day service
Individualized Personal Treatment
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you so much for the wonderful service you have given me over the past couple of years. Having been wearing glasses now for 60 years, with a complicated prescription, I can honestly say I have never met such an amazing team!! As you know, I have been trying to persuade you both to move back to the UK with me. I may just have to plan a holiday around my next appointment. Many, many thanks again. I wish you every success in the future - you really deserve it!
Elaine - visitor from UK, Nov 014
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful guidance in helping me choose a frame for my new prescription. It was such a quick painless process made so by your relaxed way and great knowledge of your stock. I feel very happy with the end result and my teenage daughter even likes them! Please pass on my thanks also to Scott. I did appreciate his patience in explaining the whole situation of how my eyes are to me and the choices I have with the different types of prescriptions available. I had seen another Optometrist company before, where I had felt kind of railroaded into progressive lenses. Scott took the time to understand what my needs are and helped me make the correct choice for what I need now. My new glasses are working very well. The joy of being able to read any book again, including the phone book and thread my own needle is something special.
Kathryn - Papamoa, Oct 2016
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I would like to say Thank You, for the wonderful friendly affordable service I received last week. I had lost my glasses and the day after I had to fly out to Australia to see a sick relative. I was a right emotional mess as I am legally blind without them. I live in Rotorua and we only have two optometrists I could contact for an emergency pair. Neither could assist. I called around and had no luck then someone suggested I contact Papamoa Optometrists. Gave them a call, I was told yes they could do it, I felt like crying when they said yes we can help you. My partner drove me to Papamoa, the service was incredible and they truly made me feel as if they sincerely wanted to help and they did. The ladies were outstanding, we picked out a pair of frames to fit and within an hour, Anita had a new pair ready. The joy of being able to see is indescribable. You had truly saved the day! I have just returned from my trip and felt it is important to give credit to the team. - Highly recommended.