Exceptional Eyecare
hews Eyewear Eyecare. After moving back to his hometown of Blenheim, with his family in tow,
ringing his vision of optimal eye health and gorgeous frame design to the people of Marlborough.
is affected, just how important it is to maintain
good eye health. I can sense how passionate
Francis is about eye health when he explains
how important it is to keep up with eye checks,
so much so, I started to think about the letter on
my bench reminding me to book my appointment
months ago and I suddenly feel a little guilty.
Francis explains that many eye conditions have
no symptoms in the early stages but if you pick
these up early in a comprehensive eye exam it
can lead to less vision problems in the future.
My eye check is now ticked off my 'To Do' list
and it was worth every penny for the thorough
and in-depth examination. Turns out my
prescription needs updating and the eye irritation
I have been getting from my contacts can be
treated. If only I had booked in earlier, it could
have saved me two years of squint and frown
lines giving me that fine wine vintage look,
…said with a regretful smile.
The team is also excited to welcome Sue
Campbell who is experienced in optical
dispensing and eyecare, and will ensure the
right frames are chosen for you. Sue gets a
thrill when helping clients decide on the perfect
pair of eyewear; she loves to explore the
stunning design section to find the perfect pair
for each individual. “To see a happy face walk
out with a gorgeous pair of glasses that reflects
their personality and complements their look,
a great sense of ‘mission accomplished’ humbles
me,” says Sue. It’s an understatement to say
that she is passionate. “Sue is a real asset to
the team,” Francis says, smiling.
Watch out for some exciting changes
at Matthews in the near future.
Fashion styling
“When it comes to choosing a frame,
we think of it as ‘jewellery for the face’,”
explains Sue. “With jewellery, you need
to take your time and fall in love with the
piece; it's the same with frames. They
say the eyes are the windows to the soul,
then your glasses need to allow your eyes
to sparkle. They are part of you and so
the decision needs to be right.” With care
and respect, the team will ensure you feel
confident your eye health is in safe hands
and your frame choice is perfect for you.
Bringing Europe to Blenheim
“We look at glasses in a different light,” says
Francis. “It’s not just about following the
trends, it’s also about following quality”.
Matthews has made a point of building a
collection of exclusive designer wear to
offer a fashion destination for those looking
for something a little more unique. Looking
around the showroom, it is obvious that the
team have a real sense of style as the hand-
picked frames are stunning and very high
quality. Don’t let this put you off though;
there are gorgeous pairs that suit every
level of budget and guarantee the highest
quality at the same time.
You and I might just see a funky frame,
but there is much more to it than that.
Selecting the right pair of frames takes
skill and experience.
• The frame needs to complement
the face.
• Ensure the frame fits well on the bridge
of the nose. That way, the rest of the
frame will position well on the face.
• The frame shape needs to complement
the individual’s eyebrow shape.
• A good fit behind the ears is
always important.
• Colour and shades need to be
considered, to complement
personality and skin tones.
• Ensuring the frame is in proportion
to the face shape. Do we need to
lengthen or shorten, thin or widen
the face shape?
These are all very important to consider,
but luckily the team at Matthews are all
qualified and experienced to help choose
the perfect frame for you.
Giving back to the community
Last year Matthews started an initiative to
help children who have undetected eye
problems. Their aim was to raise awareness
within schools by offering complimentary
eye exams for at risk children and they plan
to relaunch the initiative again this year.
Often, some of the behaviour issues in class
are a result of the child struggling visually
and not understanding the negative effects
this can have on learning. Teachers can be
empowered to be proactive and offer free
eye exams to help pinpoint the problems
for their students.
For the sake of
your eye health and
style, visit the team
at Matthews, Eyewear,
Eyecare, you’ll be in
good hands.
The dedicated team, Sue, Aley, Rob, Francis
82 Market Street, Blenheim - Phone: 03 578 5880 - www.matthews.co.nz
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