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What to Expect on The Day of Surgery
November 9, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
The day has finally arrived – your surgery is soon, and you are not quite sure what to expect. You will be at the Wellington Eye Centre for approximately two hours, but only 15 minutes of this is in theatre. So what are you doing with the majority of your time here? This article outlines what to expect on your...
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What happens when your vision after laser vision correction surgery is not what you expected?
September 20, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Laser vision correction surgery is very accurate, but it isn’t always ‘perfect’. With every procedure, there is a small risk your visual outcomes will be less than expected. At the Wellington Eye Centre we invest in the latest technology and follow the most stringent suitability requirements to help reduce the risks and to increase the chance you will have a...
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Am I too old to have laser eye surgery?
September 12, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Many people who would be great candidates for laser eye surgery have the misconception that they are too old. When in fact most would be suitable to have vision correction surgery, such as LASIK or SMILE, to reduce or eliminate their need for glasses or contacts. They are usually people over the age of 40 or “boomers”. They are under...
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Dr Andrew Logans Innovation Achievements
August 30, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
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...
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Laser Eye Surgery for Sports
August 15, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Many New Zealanders take part in sporting activities. Whether it’s at school, as part of a professional team or as a recreational activity, Kiwis are renowned for loving sports. However, most sporting activities require reasonably good vision, meaning that an individual with poor vision may face difficulties when participating. In some cases, wearing glasses or contacts will have no adverse...
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What to expect at your Free Laser Suitability Assessment at Wellington Eye Centre
July 13, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Have you been considering getting laser eye surgery but aren’t sure if it’s for you? At the Wellington Eye Centre, we offer a free laser suitability assessment, which is designed to help you find out exactly that. This suitability assessment is your first step to getting better vision without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. We do these assessments...
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The Evolution of Laser Eye Surgery
April 6, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
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...
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Can’t wear Contact Lenses?
March 27, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Many people come to the Wellington Eye Centre looking for laser eye surgery to rid themselves of their glasses and contact lenses. And we love helping you become free of these optical devices!! But some of our clients come to us for laser surgery, because they have assumed they can’t wear contact lenses, and that isn’t always the case. If...
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How Much Does Laser Eye Surgery Cost in 2024?
January 28, 2023 / Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery continues to increase in popularity as a way to treat long or short-sightedness. But many people want to know – what does it cost? Is it more cost-effective than glasses and contacts? Will laser eye surgery save you money? Laser eye surgery can be an expensive upfront cost, but does the freedom from glasses or contact lenses...
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Where should you have laser eye surgery?
August 24, 2022 / Laser Eye Surgery
So you are keen to have your eyesight corrected with laser eye surgery, but you don’t live in one of the four major cities? Not sure where to go or which clinic to choose? Here are a few things to consider when choosing which laser vision correction clinic to go to. Where can I have laser eye surgery? Laser vision...
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The Latest VISUMAX® 800 laser
July 26, 2022 / Laser Eye Surgery
“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...
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Do pterygiums and corneal scars prevent laser eye surgery?
April 8, 2022 / Laser Eye Surgery
Most people thinking of having laser vision correction surgery will be suitable and can expect to have an excellent outcome. However, some people have conditions affecting their eyes that make them unsuitable for laser eye surgery. Conditions such as cataracts, lazy eye, and severe dry eyes will likely mean that you are unsuitable. This blog will discuss two other conditions...
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