Specialises in:
Cataract Surgery
Laser Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
Oculoplastic Surgery
• eyelid surgery including ectropion, entropion, blepharoplasty
• lacrimal surgery – treatment of watery eyes
• skin cancers around the eyes
• orbital disease
• botulinum toxin treatment
Corneal Surgery
• corneal graft surgery, full and partial thickness
• assessment and treatment of keratoconus
• treatment of corneal diseases
Ocular Surface Disease
Clinics
• Remuera
• Glenfield, North Shore
Dr Watson consults and performs surgery at both locations.
Overseas Subspecialty Fellowships
After graduating from the University of Otago Medical School in 1991 and training as an ophthalmic surgeon in Australia and Auckland, Adam has completed further subspecialist fellowships at renowned centres in England.
• Cornea,
Anterior Segment, External Disease
and Keratorefractive Surgery
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex, 18 months
• Eyelid,
Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Lancashire, 12 months
Adam has experience in the assessment and treatment of difficult surgical cases through his work in centres that other eye doctors refer cases to. He feels that his combination of specialist interests are complementary, enabling him to address the face, eyelids, tear drainage system, surface of the eye and cornea together as a functional unit to give the best possible outcome.
He works with the latest technology
at Eye Institute and, with his eye-care
team, prides himself on his genuine
warmth and empathy, and ability to
communicate effectively.
Adam has published several papers and a textbook chapter internationally, as well as speaking at international conferences. He maintains a close relationship with his colleagues around the world to stay up-to-date with the latest research and surgical techniques.
Continuing Education and Research
Adam has published several papers internationally as well as a
textbook chapter on aspects of LASIK management. He maintains a
close relationship with his colleagues around the world to stay
up-to-date with the latest research and surgical techniques and
speaks at ophthalmic conferences both nationally and
internationally.
Current Positions Held, Professional Societies
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists – Fellow
- American Academy of Ophthalmology – Member
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Member
- Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Member
- Australia and New Zealand Society of Oculoplastic Surgery – Member
And outside ophthalmology…
Adam was lucky to meet Kate, his wife, while working in England.
Kate is a trained nurse with special experience in day surgical
nursing. Together, they enjoy the region’s beaches, bush
and city, exploring new places in New Zealand, and catching up
with their family and friends both here and in the UK. They have
two children who keep them happily busy at all times.
