Wellington Eye Centre (Hawkes Bay Clinic)

Welcome to Wellington Eye Centre, located at Napier, West Quay. As a leading institution in the field of eye care, we offer a range of services to help you achieve better vision and improve your quality of life.

At Wellington Eye Centre, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of technological advancements. We are proud to be the first laser clinic in New Zealand to introduce the state-of-the-art VISUMAX® 800 femtosecond laser. This cutting-edge technology is known for its precision and accuracy, ensuring a comfortable and efficient patient experience. With reduced laser time and minimized chances of complications, the VISUMAX® 800 is revolutionizing laser eye surgery and putting patients at ease.

We offer a range of laser vision correction procedures, all at a fixed price of $3,380 per eye. This transparent cost structure includes the medical assessment and twelve months of post-operative care within New Zealand, making it easy for you to understand and plan for your better vision.

In 2014, we became the first laser clinic in New Zealand to offer the revolutionary SMILE laser eye surgery. This technique, performed exclusively with the VisuMax® femtosecond laser, is designed to correct short-sightedness and short-sightedness combined with moderate astigmatism. With our upgraded VISUMAX® 800, we provide the fastest and most precise laser eye surgery available. SMILE is a minimally invasive procedure that requires only a small incision and offers a fast visual recovery rate, with the laser correction taking a mere 10 seconds.

Since 1995, Wellington Eye Centre has been delivering impressive results with LASIK, the most common laser eye surgery in the world. LASIK is capable of correcting hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. The procedure is quick, with the initial step of creating a flap taking only 7-8 seconds, followed by corneal shaping that takes 5-40 seconds depending on your prescription.

We understand that you may have questions about laser eye surgery and our procedures. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions on our website, but if you have any additional queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly team is always ready to assist you.

It is important to note that while laser surgery permanently changes the shape of the cornea, it does not prevent age-related changes in vision. Additionally, we do not recommend using laser technology to correct vision before the age of 20, as your eyes continue to develop until that time. If you are between the ages of 65 and 85, we advise waiting until the time of cataract surgery to have your vision corrected, as the lens placed during cataract surgery can also correct short-sightedness or long-sightedness. Laser eye surgery can then be used to correct any remaining focusing errors.

We have multiple locations to serve you better. In addition to our Hawkes Bay Clinic, we have branches in Wellington and Nelson. Visit our clinic or contact us today to start your journey towards better vision.