Bridgman Eyecare vs OPSM:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, OPSM had more branded searches than Bridgman Eyecare among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand. OPSM had about 870 branded searches, while Bridgman Eyecare had 380. OPSM made up 16.5% of all Dunedin optometrist searches we track, and Bridgman Eyecare accounted for 7.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin optometrists, Bridgman Eyecare appeared in all four answers and OPSM in three. Bridgman Eyecare was mentioned before OPSM in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
OPSM, about 2 searches for every 1 for Bridgman Eyecare
Who does AI mention more?
Bridgman Eyecare, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Bridgman Eyecare, named ahead of OPSM in every answer
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Top Dunedin optometrists in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bridgman Eyecare appeared in all four answers. OPSM was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Bridgman Eyecare was listed before OPSM in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Specsavers4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bridgman Eyecare4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
OPSM3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Milburn & Neill Optometrists3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Matthews Eyecare1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bailey Nelson0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Dunedin optometrists
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometrist should I go to in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometrists in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometrist in Dunedin, New Zealand for an eye test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“optometrist dunedin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye test dunedin”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bridgman Eyecare or OPSM more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bridgman Eyecare and OPSM by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Dunedin optometrists we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for OPSM, Bridgman Eyecare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | OPSM | Bailey Nelson | Bridgman Eyecare | Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists | Matthews Eyecare | Milburn & Neill Optometrists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 58.1% | 14.9% | 11% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.6% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.1% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.7% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.6% | 16.4% | 10% | 6.4% | 4% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 60% | 15.7% | 10% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.1% | 16.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 13.5% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.6% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.3% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Oct 2026 | 57.6% | 16.5% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
How has branded search for Bridgman Eyecare and OPSM changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OPSM was ahead of Bridgman Eyecare in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bridgman Eyecare’s share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand moved from 8.1% to 7.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 420 to 380.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, OPSM’s share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand moved from 14.9% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 770 to 870.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin optometrists in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Bridgman Eyecare gained share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 7.2%.

In October 2026, OPSM lost share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 17.7% to 16.5%.
How are Bridgman Eyecare’s and OPSM’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bridgman Eyecare’s and OPSM’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bridgman Eyecare
2 branded search terms
- bridgman eyecare
- bridgman eyecare dunedin
OPSM
16 branded search terms
- opsm
- opsm cuba street
- opsm dunedin
- opsm eye exam
- opsm lynnmall
- opsm optometrist
- opsm plaza
- opsm queen st
- opsm queensgate
- opsm southern cross
- opsm st lukes
- opsm sunglasses
- opsm sylvia park
- opsm the base
- opsm the palms
- opsm westcity
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