They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you live life on the Central Coast you’ll agree, beauty is in abundance from the beaches to the hinterland in our pocket of paradise. That is, of course, unless you’re hitting a golf ball, riding a surfboard, paddling a kayak or running the dog with a squint or a strain rather than a twinkle in your eye, thanks to the wrong eyewear.
Terrigal optometrist Dr Behzad Ghafourian (or ‘Baz’, as he’s locally known) and his business partner, Practice Manager Sam Savva, are passionate about helping Coasties enjoy the most our region has to offer while also making sure they’re taking good care of their eyes.
That’s why they’re opening Adrenaline Optometry on Church Street, Terrigal, this June. And take our word for it, this store will be an eye care experience like no other.
The niche optometry practice will offer full scope optometry services with a special focus on tailor made sports and active eyewear like goggles and masks, as well as complex prescriptions.
Whether a long lazy lunch in the sun or a morning of fierce water sports (or, let’s face it, both!) are your pick, Baz and Sam will be there to help you navigate the largest range of completely customisable performance eyewear that can be found on the Central Coast.
With a mini putt putt golf course and exercise bike in store, the focus is on fun and practicality at Adrenaline Optometry.
Sam said that for too long getting an eye test and choosing glasses had been a boring task for many.
“I remember when I was 12 years old, I dreaded going to the optometrist,” he said.
“It was so clinical and boring but now the whole family can come in and have fun – kids can choose funky colours and awesome brands and lie upside down on a boogie board in the store to see if their glasses suit, and not get in trouble.
“It’s the whole experience – we want people to walk out and know they made the right choice for their active lifestyles on the beach or when playing sport, not just for when they’re behind a computer or a book.”
When Sam says they cater for the whole family, it’s not just the kids he’s referring to – even four-legged friends can sport a pair of specs when shopping at Adrenaline Optometry.
“We kept hearing of local dogs getting eye infections when swimming so we wanted to help pet owners too, and have introduced a really cute and affordable range of dog goggles.”
Having worked for a decade in both Sydney and locally at Bateau Bay, Lake Haven and Erina, Baz is a well-established, experienced and trusted healthcare professional on the Central Coast.
Aside from the fun on offer, the store’s point of difference will be its Nidek digital technology – a state-of-the-art diagnostic machine that measures the optics of eyeballs as intricately as a fingerprint.
“It provides extremely accurate readings, so we can ensure we’re getting it right the first time; you know you won’t need to come back for adjustments,” Sam said.
With a stylish selection of the most on-trend styles and brands including Maui Jim, Lacoste, Adidas, Bolle and Local Supply, you can have confidence the boys at Adrenaline optometry will help you look good and feel good. With free local delivery and all major Australian health funds accepted, there’s just another reason to give this new local business a go.
Details:
Adrenaline Optometry – opening June 1, 2022
Shop 1 / 15 Church St Terrigal
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