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Dr Trevor Gray

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Specialist Eye Surgeon

MBChB (UCT), FRANZCO

About Dr Trevor Gray

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Dr Trevor Gray is a Refractive-Cataract Surgery and Corneal Surgery (pterygium & corneal transplant) Specialist. He is very experienced at Cataract Surgery, and is one of the highest trained eye surgeons in New Zealand.

Happy word-of-mouth recommendations and direct referrals from eye care professionals are the foundation of Dr Trevor Gray's busy Cataract and Corneal Surgery practice. Patients, Optometrist and GP referrers trust Dr Gray’s solid reputation for leading edge microsurgery, his passion for excellence and ability to communicate well.

Dr Gray is an approved provider for cataract and corneal surgery with all health insurance companies in NZ. If you have insurance, we help make the prior approval process very easy for you.

Overview of Dr Gray's Achievements (click to expand)

Specialist in:

  • Refractive-Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL)
  • iLASIK laser eye surgery

Training:

  • USA Fellowship trained in Laser & Corneal Surgery
  • UK Fellowship trained in Laser & Corneal Surgery
  • iLASIK certified surgeon

Positions held:

  • Vision Correction Specialist & Director – Eye Institute
  • Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology – University of Auckland
  • Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist – Auckland City Hospital

Associations & memberships:

  • Past President – Cornea and Contact Lens Society of NZ
  • Member – International Society of Refractive Surgeons
  • Member – American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • Fellow – Royal Australian and NZ College of Ophthalmologists
  • Inaugural Member - Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • Inaugural Member – International Ocular Surface Society
  • Previous International Council Rep. for NZ – International Society of Refractive Surgeons

Dr Gray's training & experience

Dr Gray is a highly trained and very experienced Cataract Surgery & Vision Correction Specialist. Dr Gray has received unique dual Cataract & Cornea Fellowship training at both Moorfields Eye Hospital London and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, making him one of the highest trained eye surgeons in New Zealand.

Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology - University of AucklandDr Gray is Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology (University of Auckland) where he lectures on Refractive-Cataract Surgery and other aspects of modern eye surgery. He has been a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Auckland Hospital Eye Department since 1997 where he trains junior Ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals every week.

Dr Gray has completed accredited training to use the most advanced technologies to help his patients achieve their best vision, often with minimal need for glasses after successful surgery. For those who are techno-hungry, here are some details of the amazing technology that make this surgery what many refer to as “a modern miracle”:

The Technology: (click to expand)

  • Astigmatism correcting intra-ocular lenses (“Toric IOLs”): AcrySof Toric IOL, Rayner Toric IOL, STAAR Toric IOL
  • Multifocal intra-ocular lenses: ReSTOR IOL, Tecnis Multifocal IOL, ReZOOM IOL. These Multifocal IOLs enable most patients to read and drive without glasses, although they are not suitable for all patients
  • Advanced eye measurements (biometry) to maximize the accuracy of the intra-ocular lens selection using “Immersion Ultrasound”, the “IOL Master” and corneal topography provide amazing accuracy of each patient’s own eye measurements
  • Advanced IOL power calculation software: “Holladay IOL Consultant”, Haigis, Holladay-2, Hoffer-Q, SRK-T
  • Previous laser vision correction (LASIK or PRK). Patients who have cataracts and had previous refractive surgery require very careful calculations and special techniques that take their past laser surgery into account. Eye Institute offers the most up-to-date instruments and techniques available in New Zealand.

Dr Gray's specialisms

  • Refractive-Cataract Surgery
    Patients like the ease of Dr Gray’s Refractive-Cataract Surgery procedure and the rapid return of vision, thanks to special techniques that Dr Gray routinely uses:
    • No needle anaesthesia (safe for patients on aspirin and warfarin)
    • No pain (numbing anaesthetic gel)
    • No sutures (“key-hole” small incision surgery)
    • No eye patch (useful vision through a clear protective shield returns in minutes)
    • No worries - sedation provided by a specialist anaesthetist, if you desire
    Refractive-Cataract Surgery refers to the latest advances in cataract surgery, where Dr Gray uses special techniques and technologies to help each patient regain improved vision and greater freedom from glasses.
  • Implantable Contact Lenses
    Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) are a procedure that offers better quality of vision and lower risk than Custom LASIK for patients who have thinner than normal corneas and high degree of near-sightedness. Dr Gray is an expert when it comes to ICLs - he is the only Dr at Eye Institute to perform this procedure. Click here for more information on ICLs.
  • LASIK, PRK & Refractive Lens Exchange
    Aside from being an experienced LASIK eye doctor, Dr Gray is also an expert in PRK, refractive lens exchange, and many others. You’ll always receive personalised vision care from Dr Gray, and if you're not a good candidate for a particular procedure, he'll suggest an appropriate alternative for you. See his Laser Bio for more info.

Dr Gray's Team

Dr Gray's TeamDr Gray's team consists of (left to right):

Annie (Cataract & ICL Technician)
Bev (Vision Correction & Therapeutic Optometrist)
Frances (Laser Vision Correction Technician)

Dr Gray’s family & personal interests

Dr Gray is married to Caroline, a Breast Physician and magical juggler of kids, dog, home, profession and obsessive compulsive husband. He has two “cool kids” (now young adults) who love guitar, Kiwi music, surfing and skiing. Trevor tries to keep up with the kids surfing, skiing, sea kayaking and golfing… but is slowly losing ground to the younger generation!

Make an appointment with Dr Trevor Gray

Please fill in the form below to enquire or book your appointment with Dr Trevor Gray. Appointments available are:

  • Monday to Friday – 8.00am to 5.00pm
  • Saturday mornings – by request only
  • Wednesday evenings
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Quotes from some of
Dr Gray's Testimonials:

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1. "...being able to live without glasses for the first time in 55 years ... is great. Why didn't I do it years ago?..."

2. "...you are referred to as the man with the magic hands, so your reputation spreads wide..."

3. "...I felt very safe and confident in your care..."

4. "...thank you and your brilliant staff for the wonderful care and attention..."

5. "...You all made the experience very easy and painless and made me feel very comfortable..."

6. "...Not only have you given me a new outlook on life, you’ve given me a facelift too(!) - because I can't resist grinning with delight and wonderment at seeing the world around me..."

7. "...I am so grateful to you for making this such a successful outcome and to you and all your team for making it such a pleasant experience too..."

8. "...My recovery is going well and my vision is perfect!..."

9. "...In fact my mind will focus only on the cup of tea and the asparagus roll waiting at the other end. (perhaps!)..."

10. "...my grateful thanks to Trevor Gray for his extraordinary skill and knowledge. I look forward to seeing my way around Auckland Harbour again with confidence..."

11. "...I was amazed at the brightness and colour of everything – even my apartment looked as if it have been re-decorated...."

12. "...friendly and cheerful care you’ve provided, the skill revealed by the amazing results, the professionalism at every stage..."

13. "...thank you so much for this fruit of your wonderful work. It is truly a gift that I will always treasure..."

14. "...Find myself walking round at 4.30am some of these bright moonlight mornings, cause I can see!..."

15. "...Even without glasses the computer is much clearer to read which I didn't expect. Thanks to you and your team for your work..."

"To help me achieve your goals, I have developed a guarantee that I offer to all my patients. I guarantee that:

  • I will personally meet you before your surgery.
  • I will personally evaluate you to determine which surgery is appropriate for you.
  • I will personally perform all surgeries myself.
  • My staff and I will answer all your questions prior to your surgery or procedure."

Trevor Gray


1.
"A brief note of warm thanks. The cataract surgery has been enormously successful. I had thought I might be being a bit premature having it done - because I'm sure I could have managed for quite some time without it. But being able to live without glasses for the first time in 55 years (with a couple of brief and only moderately successful periods with contacts) is great. Why didn't I do it years ago? There will be the odd occasion when I might prefer perfect distance vision in both eyes - but the convenience of the blended vision solution is well worth the slight sacrifice. To be able to get by without reading glasses for most day-to-day activities is an enormous advantage. I've now got prescription reading glasses from Grant Watters - and they will be great for sustained reading and very close work, but I can actually manage pretty well without them in most circumstances. Thanks again - and a warm thanks to your whole team, and especially to Annie."
- George
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2.
"A huge THANK YOU Dr Gray, for giving me better sight. Even in Taranaki you are referred to as the man with the magic hands, so your reputation spreads wide. The eyes are a lot better, the vision amazing. Thank you very much and to all the staff."
- Sue
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"Dear Dr Gray, Annie, Rose and Team. Well its 3 weeks since my eye surgery and I thought I would let you know that all is well – no problems and vision excellent. I was down the sounds last weekend and they never looked better! Thank you all so much for your care and attention. I felt very safe and confident in your care."
- Dawn
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4.
"Dr Trevor Gray and Annie Kerr. I should like to thank you and your brilliant staff for the wonderful care and attention I had with both left and right eye cataract op. Its quite amazing the difference its made to me! I can see!"
- Rilda
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5.
"Dr Trevor Gray and Team. Thank you so much for fixing my vision! I am so happy with the results and it is all thanks to you. You all made the experience very easy and painless and made me feel very comfortable. Thanks again!"
- Tiffany
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6.
"Trevor, Not only have you given me a new outlook on life, you’ve given me a facelift too(!), because I can’t resist grinning with delight and wonderment at seeing the world around me. A thousand thank you’s"
- Gwenda
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7.
"Dear Trevor. Just a quick note to let you know how very happy I am with both my eyes! I only need my glasses for ‘driving to the opera’ (to quote a friend of ours). This is an amazing situation for me to be in after my lifetime dependency on spectacles. I am so grateful to you for making this such a successful outcome and to you and all your team for making it such a pleasant experience too. Please use the enclosed for your working cups of coffee – then you will be reminded that I am ‘keeping my eyes on you…’ ‘Here’s looking at you, Trevor!’ Warmest wishes."
- Sue
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8.
"To Dr Trevor Gray, Sue, Frances, Annie and Gray Team. I just wanted to say a big thank you for your wonderful care and attention in treating me last week. My recovery is going well and my vision is perfect! I really appreciate your efforts in ‘fitting me in’ at such short notice for cataract surgery, it meant so much to me."
- Jan
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9.
"Dear Dr Gray, I just wanted to thank you and your team again for my wonderfully restored vision. What might have been an ordeal, was not, thanks to your combined expertise, the information I was given throughout the procedure and the care and attention I received from start to finish. I will have no qualms about having the other eye “done” if and when it needs the operation. In fact my mind will focus only on the cup of tea and the asparagus roll waiting at the other end. (perhaps!) Anyway thank you all again."
- Alison
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10.
"Dear Annie, Thank you for putting up with my many queries and responding with a friendly face and patience. A special thanks also to Miemmie who I pressured on more than one occasion! Last but by no means least my grateful thanks to Trevor Gray for his extraordinary skill and knowledge. I look forward to seeing my way around Auckland Harbour again with confidence."
- John
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11.
"To Dr Trevor Gray, I want to thank you for a job well done – when I opened my bedroom curtains on Thursday morning – I was amazed at the brightness and colour of everything – even my apartment looked as if it have been re-decorated. I was confident of your operation! Thank you again for my vision restored."
- Audrie
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12.
"Dr Gray, Annie, Brenda, and team, Just a brief note, but a very large expression of thanks to you all. My new sight is absolutely stunning, as you had anticipated while I remained sceptical until the day after the surgery. Taking off the plastic cups on Wednesday morning and glancing at a newspaper to see all the words, large font and small, in bright sharp type was a truly memorable experience. The friendly and cheerful care you’ve provided, the skill revealed by the amazing results, the professionalism at every stage, and Annie’s endless patience with my questions, leave me very grateful to you all. Wishing you all the very best, I remain in your debt."
- Bill
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13.
"To Annie, Dr Gray and the team, thank you so much for this fruit of your wonderful work. It is truly a gift that I will always treasure. For I was blind and now I see"
- Komene
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14.
"Cheers, all is great. Find myself walking round at 4.30am some of these bright moonlight mornings, cause I can see! Yahoo..."
- Monique
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15.
"Thank you for the bilateral cataract operation you did for me last week. My vision is already great with brighter colours, sharply defined outlines and I'm able to read sign posts again. Even without glasses the computer is much clearer to read which I didn't expect. Thanks to you and your team for your work. With appreciation,..."
- Dot