New Zealand’s Leading Cataract & Eye Surgeons
When you want the reassurance of being treated by the most experienced cataract surgeons and eye specialists in New Zealand, choose Eye Institute. Between them, our eye surgeons have carried out over 150,000 procedures since Eye Institute first opened in 1995 – far more than any other clinic in NZ.
Each of our cataract and eye surgeons is a respected leader in their specialist field, offering unrivalled expertise in a broad range of areas that includes cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and more.
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| Dr Peter Hadden |
Prof. Helen Danesh-Meyer |
Prof. Charles McGhee | Dr Adam Watson | ||
| MBChB(Otago), FRANZCO |
MBChB, MD FRANZCO |
MB, BSc(Hons), PhD, FRCS(G), FRCOphth, FRANZCO, FRSA | FRANZCO, MBchB |
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| Dr Nick Mantell | Dr Trevor Gray | Dr Peter Ring | ||
| MBChB, FRANZCO | MBChB(UCT), FRANZCO |
MBChB, FRCS, FRCOphth, FRANZCO, DO (Lond.) |
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| Dr Simon Dean | Dr Hussain Patel | Dr Bruce Hadden | ||
| MBChB, MSc, FRANZCO, FBCLA | MBChB, MD, FRANZCO | FRACS, FRANZCO, LLD |
Pioneering cataract surgeons
Our cataract surgeons pioneered the development of the latest and safest ‘no-stitch’ surgical techniques for cataracts in New Zealand, offering patients better results and a faster recovery than ever before. They continue to invest heavily in training and development, ensuring they remain the most highly trained and experienced eye surgeons in NZ.
Our eye surgeons are here for you
You can talk directly to one of our specialist eye surgeons about any procedure, and get answers to you questions from the people who know best. Simply make an appointment online, or call us on 0800 39 35 27 today.











