This can be best understood as means to correct focusing errors. Whilst traditionally this has been with glasses and contact lenses there are now many surgical options which can provide permanent solutions to decrease or eliminate the need for glasses and contact lenses.

With ageing, the skin loses its natural elasticity, causing the eyelids to droop and excess skin may appear on upper and lower eyelids. Careful removal of skin and manipulation of underlying tissues can restore a more natural and youthful appearance.

With ageing, the crucial function of the retina to capture images like the film in a camera may deteriorate. Our internationally trained and extremely experienced retinal specialists can diagnose and address all aspects of retinal health including macular degeneration.

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. This structure (also called the crystalline lens or phakos) continues to grow throughout life and change. These changes are what determines the need for updates in glasses. The lens increases in overall size throughout life and progressively loses transparency and elasticity from around age 30.

Dry Eye disease is particularly prevalent in the Otago region due to the low humidity of the environment. Managing dry eye with lubricating drops is no longer considered to be the best approach as it does not address the underlying cause of the dry eye. Our services include the very latest technology to manage its cause and potentially change the long term outcome for people with dry eye.

Treating Rosacea, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and sun damage.