Patient Testimonials:
Our patients talk about their own eye problems and surgeries

"You feel as though you are not going to be rushed into anything. It’s not simply about performing the surgery – they will only do it if it is right for the particular patient. Even now, I wake up in the morning and I think, wow, I can see! If they can fix my eyes, they can fix almost anyone’s." Jennifer

"The team that took care of me were true professionals and yet genuinely down-to-earth, nice people. I’ve never had this kind of vision. I had always had trouble seeing distance and now I feel like I can see through hills." Trish

"As a former All Black my eyesight had never stopped me in my rugby-playing days, but later on I lived with cataracts for so long that I didn’t realise the impact they had on my quality of life. Now every morning, when I look out my window as I get my breakfast, I can’t get over how vivid all the colours are. My eyesight is back!" Keven

"I had cataracts, but I didn’t do anything about them – I imagined a long, painful procedure. When I finally had the operation, I realised that the opposite was true: cataract surgery these days is quick, easy and painless." Gillian

"Thank you for the gift of sight! It’s amazing to be seeing so clearly 24/7. Your friendliness, hospitality and professionalism were just outstanding – I’ll definitely be recommending you guys." Raewyn

"Thank you so much for ‘fixing’ my eyes. I can walk in the rain, go to sleep staring at the stars, open the oven, cook over a boiling pot of water, fall asleep whenever I want – and still be able to see! It’s truly amazing! Thank you!" Denise

Thank you! Your kindness is appreciated more than you know. When I was frightened you gave me a hug and held my hand and for that I am truly grateful." Carolyn

"Thank you so very much to you and your wonderful team. I have found the professional demeanour of you and your staff to be of the highest standard I have had the pleasure to observe and experience. Restoring my sight means so much to me." Michael

This is just unbelievable. I’m still getting used to waking up and not having to put glasses on. I can see the digits on the alarm clock, and I can see the tips of my fingers without glasses on. I’ve seen the stars at night with my own eyes for the first time in twenty years – unreal! Just wanted to say a big thank you. It’s definitely a life changing thing, so thanks heaps!" Tyron

"Both myself and my wife Natalie were extremely impressed with your professionalism (as always)." Andrew

"Many thanks in advance once again for all your kindness to my mother. I really appreciate it. In Austria we have a wonderfully efficient medical system but the customer service side is sadly lacking, so I am always proud of how well that is managed in NZ." Liz

"I am really happy to have these results and have found you guys to be awesome to deal with in every way." Michelle

"It's really nice to know that there are genuine people out there! Many thanks." Trina

"The care I received whilst undergoing the operations at the Eye Institute and the follow up care I received was amongst the highest quality that I have experienced anywhere. I felt I was treated with the utmost respect and understanding during an extremely difficult time. My thanks for making my experience as easy as possible, and for restoring my sight and most importantly, my independence." Professor Dame Patricia Rose Bergquist, M.Sc (Hons); Ph.D; D.Sc

"I required treatment for a cataract problem and the treatment was carried out by a very competent and friendly team and was completely successful. I thank them for their care and attention." Sir Wilson Whineray, Former All Blacks captain

"Following on from all the excellent care we have had over the years from all at the Eye Institute, our recent cataract operations have been extremely successful. Any anxieties we may have had prior to the operations were quickly dispelled by the professional and caring medical staff. Many thanks." Alan & Judith

"Thank you so much – your treatment and procedure is done with such personal care and consideration. Thanks particularly for the depth of information you provide for such a delicate procedure. Never once did I feel nervous or worried – you focus on comfort. Last but not least, thank you so much for my precision sight WITHOUT glasses – such freedom!" Theresa

"Thank you all so much for the wonderful job you have done to make my eyesight so good. I do appreciate all that you have done for me and I think that your kindness was just wonderful." Sandra

"I just wanted to thank you for your care, for fitting me in at such short notice and for allowing me to see the world with a new set of eyes. I don’t believe I’ve had vision this good ever – the results are simply fantastic. Thank you, thank you, thank you." Albert

"Thank you so much for my new eyes! It’s like I was born again!" Katerina

"Just a wee token of appreciation for the fantastic job you performed on my eyes. You are an amazing team and I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. Thank you for your professionalism, caring and expert service." Katrina

"Thank you so much for the life changing eye treatment you gave me. It has been wonderful and I’m so grateful. I am recommending you to all of my friends!" Debbie

"Very many thanks for the wonderful job done. It will be remembered as years pass on. Without your help I wouldn’t be able to see the future! And again thanks very much." Kashif

"Thank you all so much for your care and work to restore my eyesight. I have felt like skipping around the house today with the joy of seeing all the details I have been missing! Your care, gentleness, patience in explaining and professionalism meant I could relax every step of the way. Once again, thank you." Karyn

"Thank you so much for bringing back my vision. Without your help I wouldn’t be able to achieve my goal. Thanks a lot!" Max

"Thank you so much for your care and kindness during and after my surgery. You guys are fantastic!" Kerryn-Ruth

"Thank you so much for changing how I see the world! My only regret is not doing it years ago. Your facilities and staff are amazing." Deborah

"Just a note to say the enhancement has worked a treat and I have no problems on the computer now. My eyes don’t feel tired at night any more as well. This experience has truly given me confidence and the freedom I didn’t have whilst wearing glasses. I absolutely just hated wearing them! Thank you to all of you for your kindness and professionalism throughout both procedures. I will not hesitate to recommend you to others."Fiona

"I’d like to take this opportunity to say how impressed I was by the incredibly caring and professional way ALL of the team treated me. Both on the day of the operation and at other checkups, I’ve never had a moment of doubt or fear as each member of the team has been so professional and capable, yet kind and caring. A shining example that all medical practitioners should follow!" Sharon

"Just want to thank you personally for the wonderful treatment I got! I’m so impressed with your team’s professionalism and that special ‘human touch’." Grace

"I wanted to write and thank you and all those who assisted with the surgery I have had. I am most grateful to all of you. The world is now a sparkling vivid place thanks to the surgery and to not wear glasses or contact lenses is wonderful.

I was very impressed by the warmth and friendliness that everyone showed me and how everything was arranged. As I live with an autoimmune disease I am used to things concerning my body not going well - this has been a meaningful exception. Thank you very much." Sasha

"I would like to thank you for the operation and great caring staff that I experienced recently. The work you do allows people the opportunity to live their dreams. I would recommend anyone that wanted to permanently correct their vision to use your services without hesitation. Thanks again." David

"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? Thanks again, and a warm thanks to your whole team." George

"A huge THANK YOU for giving me better sight. The eyes are a lot better, the vision is amazing. Thank you very much and to all the staff." Sue

"Well its three 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

"Doc you are the greatest and I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the surgery you performed on my left eye – can’t even imagine that I had an operation." Stan

"I’d like to thank you and your brilliant staff for the wonderful care and attention I had with both left and right eye cataract operations. It’s quite amazing the difference it has made to me! I can see!" Rilda

"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

"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 yous." Gwenda

"Many thanks for giving me back colour, edges and youth!" Sherrie

"Thank you all for the wonderful vision we now have. The friendly atmosphere dispelled any worries of the cataract surgery." Audrey & David

"Just a quick note to let you know how very happy I am with both my eyes. 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." Sue

"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 – it meant so much to me." Jan

"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. Anyway thank you all again." Alison

"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 had been re-decorated. Thank you again for my vision restored." Audrie

"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

"Cheers, all is great. Find myself walking round at 4.30am some of these bright moonlight mornings, because I can see! Yahoo!" Monique

"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." Dot