We may be a small team but we are mighty! Our team is committed to guiding you through the process of laser eye surgery, making sure you feel comfortable and supported throughout. We know it can be a daunting process for some, so let us introduce the smiling faces (behind the masks) you’ll see throughout. Philippa – Client Care Coordinator...

Dr Andrew Logan, Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Centre, has been at the forefront of new developments in ophthalmology in New Zealand for over twenty years. He has an unequalled record for introducing and pioneering new technology and procedures in New Zealand and Australasia. Dr Logan has had many achievements in the field of laser eye surgery Starting when...

Ophthalmologists have developed many different surgical techniques for refractive vision correction over the past century or so. The basis of the laser eye surgery we know today evolved from these less precise methods of refractive surgeries dating back to the late 1800s. However, it was in the 1980s that the use of lasers was introduced into refractive surgery and the...

“How long does SMILE® laser surgery take?” “30 seconds. For a human, that is nearly an eternity” (apologies to Star Trek) The VISUMAX® 800 laser is about to change that! Celebrating the arrival of our new, super-fast VISUMAX 800 laser At the Wellington Eye Centre we are proud to be a leader in the latest technology. That’s why we’re upgrading...

It’s a commonplace experience that, if you dive underwater, your vision immediately becomes blurry. Most, but not all, fish have the same experience when they jump out of the water. There are rare exceptions, however! Some fish are able to see well both in and out of the water, and there is one unique group of human beings able to...

As we close the chapter on another tough year it’s time to think about relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. It’s time to reflect on your goals and the year that has been. Ready to start the new year afresh! If you like to make New Year’s resolutions here are a few eye care ones...

We know that getting enough sleep is important for our physical and mental health. But getting enough shut-eye is also crucial to your eye health and promoting clear and comfortable vision. It is especially important for anyone who suffers from dry eye. How much sleep do we need? Health experts recommend adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each...

Have you been caught short over lockdown and have run out of your eye drops? Or maybe the eye drops you normally use aren’t on the shelves in your supermarket or pharmacy? To help you navigate this we have outlined some options below. Prescription eye drops For those of you using prescription only eye drops, for example for the treatment...

Eduard Zirm completed the first successful corneal graft, also known as a corneal transplant, in 1905. Since then innumerable ophthalmologists have refined and developed the procedure to become the most common and successful form of human transplantation. This article will discuss some of the reasons people may need a corneal graft, what types of corneal transplants are now possible and...

The effect migraines can have on your eyesight is both fascinating and disruptive. But the very first time you experience it, it can also be very distressing. In this blog, we explore the connection between the brain, the eyes and what we see. What is a migraine? A migraine is a recurrent and severe headache which a whopping one in...

We see inherited traits every day. Families with the same hair colour, eye colour, nose shape or build. But those of us who don’t experience poor vision probably haven’t considered the links between genetics and eyesight. Many eye conditions do have an underlying genetic cause, which means they can be inherited or “run in the family”. For people who have...

It looks like New Zealand may have dodged the worst of the Covid 19 bullet, and here at the Wellington Eye Centre we are looking forward to getting back to something approaching normal. However, it has become obvious over the last couple of months that people can carry the virus but have no symptoms. This means that we must still...