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Southern DHB Ophthalmology - Otago
Public Service, Ophthalmology
Today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Consultants
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Mr Harry Bradshaw
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Erica Doucet
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Francesc March De Ribot
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Mary Jane Sime
Ophthalmologist
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Mr Casey Ung
Ophthalmologist - Clinical Lead
Hours
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (20 Mar), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun), Matariki (14 Jul).
Procedures / Treatments
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Refractive Error: short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism
These conditions cause distance blur. In myopia, the eye has a resting focus at a near distance so that people will be able to see objects clearly at some point close to them, whilst the distance is blurry.… More
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Cataracts
Cataracts are the most common age-related occurrence in eyes. The lens becomes thicker and stiffer and appears yellow and cloudy.… More
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Squints (strabismus)
A weakness in one or more of the muscles of the eye will cause the eye to turn or move away from the normal focusing position. This is commonly known as a squint.… More
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and may result in vision loss and blindness. Multiple factors are often important in causing glaucoma, but it is most commonly related to in an increase in pressure in the eye.… 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
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Contact Details
Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin - South Otago
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 470 9491
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Fax
(03) 474 7025
Website
201 Great King Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
Street Address
201 Great King Street
Dunedin
OTA 9016
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin 9054
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This page was last updated at 9:35AM on May 26, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern DHB Ophthalmology - Otago.