Bennett & Pearson Optometrists

Diane Pearson – Optometrist

Diane has been an optometrist in Napier and Taradale for 30 years, and enjoys being part of the local community.

Her particular interests in eye care include contact lens fitting and Low Vision care. She has recently completed postgraduate study to enable her to prescribe a range of eye medications to treat red eyes.
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Brett Hooker – Optometrist

Brett joined the practice in 1993 and became a partner in 2000.  He was the first Optometrist in Napier to take on further training that enabled him to gain a TPA endorsement.  This means he can now prescribe eye drops for a range of common eye diseases.

In 2017 Brett received the NZAO Snowvision Scholarship and travelled to New York where he spent a month at the SUNY Optometry School observing advanced clinics in glaucoma, paediatrics, contact lenses and ocular diseases.

Brett’s range of services includes comprehensive visual examinations, CAA, Maritime, Armed Services and Police visual examinations, contact lens fitting and treatment of common eye diseases. 
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Michele Foster – Optometrist

Michele joined the practice in 2007 initially in the Taradale practice.  In 2010 she became a partner and is now splitting her time between Taradale and Napier. 

Michele is a general optometrist but particularly enjoys contact lens practice and children’s vision.
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Lucie Single - Dispensing Optician

Lucie became a business partner in 2018 having first joined the practice as a trainee in 2004 and qualified with distinction as a Dispensing Optician in 2007. Passionate about optics, Lucie has served for a number of years on both the Continuing Education and Executive Councils of The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New Zealand and is the current Secretary/Treasurer. As a Dispensing Optician, Lucie's expertise lies in ensuring that all our clients have the perfect frame and lens combination to suit your individual lifestyle and fashion needs.

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Katrina Hearn – Practice Administrator

Katrina joined Visique Bennett & Pearson in 2007 and enjoys all the challenges that come with her job. Her responsibilities include accounts receivable and in her spare time she enjoys caravanning.
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Karyn Royal - Receptionist

Karyn has been part of the Napier team since 2010 and is one of your first friendly contacts upon entering the practice. While only a recent spectacle wearer herself she has embraced her new look and has already started a rather impressive collection of eyewear.
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Jane Martin - Receptionist

Jane has a two decade long history with our practice, first as an employee of Styles and Pearson, then following a break to start her family, returned to continue on with what now had become Bennett and Pearson.

Jane enjoys the variety and challenges that come with working in our busy practice.  Her warm and friendly nature along with her industry knowledge makes her a great asset to our team.
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