SMILEpro eye laser (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) surgery is the latest advancement in laser eye surgery. Is a minimally invasive laser eye surgery procedure suitable for the correction of myopia (short sightedness) or moderate amounts of astigmatism.

LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery procedure throughout the world. If you are short-sighted, long-sighted or have astigmatism LASIK may be an option for you to correct your focusing error.

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is the original excimer eye laser technique. Dr David Kent was the first surgeon to perform PRK in the South Island in 1997. PRK is recommended as an alternative to LASIK or SMILEpro eye laser for people with a thin cornea; a cornea that does not have a symmetrical shape; or anyone whose lifestyle places them at high risk of an eye injury.

Achieving spectacle independence or reducing spectacle dependence is a goal for many of our patients undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange surgery. Fendalton Eye Clinic offers three types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) for reducing dependence on near vision spectacles after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange with intraocular lenses. There are pro's and con's of each option which will be discussed with you to determine the option that will fit best with your lifestyle. Trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs). Trifocal IOLs are designed to provide clear vision for the greatest range of tasks. Providing seamless focus between every day activities such as driving, reading a computer screen at arm's length or reading a message on your phone at close range. Extended-depth-of-focus (EDoF) IOLs. EDoF IOLs are designed to provide a continuous range of clear vision for distance and intermediate tasks. With EDoF IOLs you can expect to need to wear reading spectacles for close work and prolonged reading. Monovision or “blended vision” with monofocal IOLs. A monofocal IOL provides clear vision at a set distance. Monovision can be achieved using monofocal IOLs by having one eye with an IOL implanted for distance vision and the other eye having an IOL implanted for near vision. With both eyes working together vision is "blended" enabling you to see at distance and near. The latest IOL designs enable people to achieve greater visual freedom, however no IOL will restore your vision to what you had in your 20's. Each IOL option above provides different strengths, the best option for you comes down to a thorough ophthalmological consultation with Dr Kent or Dr Munro, in discussion with you regarding your lifestyle and visual priorities.

If LASIK, SMILEpro or PRK is not suitable for your eyes due to either a high prescription, thin cornea, abnormal corneal shape or significant dry eye, then implantable contact lenses (ICL) may be your best option for treating your myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), or astigmatism. Dr Kent was the first currently practicing eye surgeon to perform this type of surgery in New Zealand.

Fendalton Eye Clinic offers corneal cross-linking to help strengthen the cornea and halt progression of keratoconus. If the shape of the eye has already become distorted due to keratoconus, a Keraring (corneal inlay or intracorneal ring segment) may be an option for you following a ophthalmological consultation with Dr Kent or Dr Munro. A keraring is inserted into the cornea to help regularise the corneal shape.

Laser refractive surgery: LASIK and PRK laser treatments are used to correct refractive or focusing errors by reshaping the cornea. Keratoplasty (corneal transplant): the damaged cornea is removed and replaced with one from a donor.

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the cornea, the clear, front surface of the eye becomes thin and cone-shaped, which distorts vision.

Laser vision correction (laser eye surgery) is a procedure that uses a laser to reshape the front surface of the eye (cornea), improving how light is focused onto the retina. It is commonly used to correct refractive errors such as myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness) and astigmatism, reducing dependance on prescription glasses or contact lenses. Common types of laser surgery are: LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction).

Pterygium is thickened growth on the conjunctiva (the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye), common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun or work outdoors.