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Optical Prescription Dispensers
- All types of contact lenses
- Designer spectacles
- Experienced optometrists
- Low-cost range of frames
- Qualified optical dispensers
- General Info
For a new pair of glasses or contact lenses, or if you need an eye test, Hunter Discount Specs is the place to go.
Our 4 practices in the beautiful Hunter Valley pride themselves on their professionalism, honesty, and customer care. You can find designer spectacles, sunglasses, sports and safety eyewear, children's frames and all types of contact lenses.
Our optometrists prescribe Carl Zeiss ophthalmic lens technology in our spectacles. So you can be assured of exceptional quality and German precision design. We provide lenses for all environments, whether it's for a day at the office or a day on the fairways. All of our lenses are customized to your frame and face by our friendly, experienced and qualified optical dispensers.
"I have always had good experiences with Hunter Discount Specs. They provide a great service with excellent customer service, and are very friendly as well, not to mention not overly expensive, in fact very reasonably priced." - SKW (Cessnock).
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- Accreditations
Spectacle Lenses and FramesSafety EyewearOptometrists Assisted Eye Tests- Payment method
- cheque, mastercard, visa, eft, cash
- Established
- 1992
- ABN
- 88 772 903 835
- Staff
- 11-20
- Service Notes
- Open Monday to Friday, Saturday by Appointment
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FAQs
How long does an eye examination take?
A comprehensive eye examination can take up to 40 minutes. The length of an eye examination can vary depending on what testing is required at the time.
Do I need an eye exam?
Everyone needs an eye exam, regularly. It's recommended that you have one at least once every two years, and every year if you're a senior. More than half of all Australians and nearly three-fourths of all adults need some form of vision correction. Even if you don't notice any change in your vision, you need a regular eye exam to ensure the health of your eyes.
Do I need to make an appointment for an eye examination?
Most of our eye examinations are Bulk Billed by Medicare, if you do not have a Medicare card, you will need to pay $71.00 for a thorough comprehensive eye exam which not only includes a current prescription for spectacles but also a detailed health check for Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, cataracts and many other important conditions of the eye which need to be checked regularly.
How can I tell if I have glaucoma?
Often you will not be aware that you have glaucoma until it is too late. Usually there are no symptoms until permanent damage has occurred. In some cases the increased pressure in the eye will cause blurred vision, apparent coloured rings around lights, loss of side vision, and pain and redness of the eye.
Who is likely to be affected by glaucoma?
People over the age of 40 years are far more likely to have glaucoma than younger people. Also, glaucoma tends to run in families. People with a blood relative who has suffered from glaucoma and people over 40 years of age are at risk and should have their eyes checked regularly by an optometrist
What causes glaucoma?
The exact causes of glaucoma are not known. In some cases the drainage network of the eye may not be formed properly, or may become blocked by natural materials or due to injury; in other cases there is no clear cause.
What is the best way to clean spectacle lenses?
Using a recommended optical spray and a micro-fibre cloth is the safest way to clean your optical lenses, never use methylated spirits or acetone as this will damage the lenses causing some materials such as polycarbonate lenses to crack and damage the lens completely. Never use hot water on lenses especially lenses which have a Anti-reflective coating as this will cause the coating to craze and at times become bad enough to affect your vision through the lens.
Do I need to make an appointment for an eye examination?
Yes, an appointment can be made by contacting our staff
Are you open on Saturdays?
Yes, we are open by appointment from 9am to 12pm and have a qualified optometrist to do eye examinations between 9am and 12pm, please see our trading hours for further details.