PAUL DUNLOP AND ASSOCIATES began in 1898 when William Dunlop first combined the art of prescribing lenses with his watchmaking and jewellery skills, offering home visits in Christchurch and Blenheim.

When joined in 1931 by Clarence Dunlop, a full professional optometric practice was established in the old Triangle Chambers, moving to New Regent Street in 1951. After completing a university degree and optometric registration requirements, Paul Dunlop joined the practice in 1965, introducing contact lens fitting and an industrial safety vision consultancy.
For over 40 years, a visiting practice was continued in Westland.















In recent years, the skills of optometry graduates have complemented our professional staff, and highly trained optometric assistants are available to help with queries, frame choice and adjustments, contact lens tuition, visual field analysis and visual training.

We strive to offer the highest quality of optometric care, from the examination of your vision to the dispensing and fitting of your spectacles or contact lenses. A very high standard of professional equipment, including state-of-the-art computer assisted examination techniques, is maintained by the regular addition of new technology. Professional staff are kept fully abreast of developments around the world by regular attendance at educational conferences, both in New Zealand and overseas, and current reading of optometric journals.

Only highest quality lenses and frames are used. With care, your contact lenses and spectacles will give good service but can't be expected to last indefinitely. All frames carry a 12 month guarantee against breakage, provided that the frame has not been subject to unreasonable use or been involved in an accident.

Meet our staff
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NEW REGENT STREET has been our home for more than 50 years during which time we have seen a two way street with frequent traffic jams changed to a one way system.

More recently, it has been converted to a pedestrian only area with al fresco dining and cafes, specialized businesses, professional care and restored historic trams moving along their city loop.