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Southern Eye Specialists
Private Service, Ophthalmology
Today
8:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
Description
Southern Eye Specialists We offer a comprehensive range of high quality surgical services as shown below. Cosmetic procedures are also undertaken.
Our team covers the following sub-specialities:
- Cataract
- Medical Retina
- Strabismus
- Oculoplastics
- Glaucoma
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
- Neuro-Ophthalmic
- Reconstructive surgery
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Digital Fundus Photography
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Ocular Imaging Ultrasound
- Laser Photocoagulation
- Photodynamic Laser Therapy
- YAG laser
- Intravitreal Injection Therapy
What is Ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology is the branch of specialist medicine that is focussed on the diagnosis and the medical, surgical and laser treatments of abnormalities and disease of the visual system, the eye and its surrounding structures including eyelids, muscles, bones, tear production and drainage.
Your eye is a complex organ of vision with an inner lining that is part of the brain and an outer layer that is connected to the bones of the face by muscles and ligaments. The surrounding structures, including the orbits, the eyelids and adjacent bones and skin all serve to protect the eye and to help it move and function properly. Your eyes “see” by focussing light like a camera and transmitting the image to the brain by the optic nerve like a digital camera sends the image to a computer.
Ophthalmologists are doctors specially trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the visual system, both eye and brain, and disorders of the surrounding structures. Ophthalmologists are qualified to use optical, medical, surgical and laser treatments to correct abnormalities and disease. Cosmetic procedures are also undertaken.
Optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system. They provide comprehensive eye and vision care which includes: refraction, refractive correction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of diseases in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system.
Consultants
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Dr Antony Bedggood
Ophthalmologist, Paediatric & Strabismus Specialist
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Dr James Borthwick
Ophthalmologist & Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
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Dr Sean Every
Ophthalmologist & Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
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Dr Jo-Anne Pon
Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Dr John Rawstron
Ophthalmologist & Refractive Surgeon
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Dr Logan Robinson
Ophthalmologist & Vitreo-retinal Surgeon
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Dr Allan Simpson
Ophthalmologist & Glaucoma Specialist
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Dr Rebecca Stack
Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Dr Rob Weatherhead
Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon
Referral Expectations
Appointments on referral by either General Practitioner or Optometrist are preferred but may also be made without a referral.
Please bring to your appointment:
- All glasses which you currently use for distance or near vision.
- Any letters or reports from your doctor or optometrist
- A list of all medicines you are currently taking
Charges
Standard consultation: $200 - $250
OCT: $333
Hours
8:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:15 AM – 5:15 PM |
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Common Conditions
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Cataracts
Cataracts are an opacity or haze in the lens of the eye.… More
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Squints (strabismus)
A strabismus, commonly known as a squint, is present when both eyes are not looking in the same direction.… More
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease with a characteristic damage to the optic nerve that transmits eye sight to the brain.… More
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Diabetic Retinopathy
This is a complication of diabetes and is caused by small blood vessel damage within the retina of the eye. It commonly affects both eyes and may cause permanent loss of vision. Macular oedema is sometimes also present with diabetic retinopathy. Macular oedema is when fluid leaks into the retina… More
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Retinal Detachment
This is when the retina detaches, meaning it is lifted or separated from its normal position within the eye. An acute retinal detachment requires urgent assessment and appropriate treatment.… More
Refreshments
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available
Parking
We have on-site parking, accessible via Kilmore Street.
Pharmacy
There is a pharmacy located at Forte Hospital, across the road.
Website
Contact Details
128 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
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Phone
(03) 355 6397
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Fax
(03) 355 6156
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Use our online contact form
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.15pm
128 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Street Address
128 Kilmore Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Postal Address
PO Box 21 023
Edgeware
Christchurch 8143
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This page was last updated at 8:19PM on August 29, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern Eye Specialists.