Dr Paul Rosser, MBChB, FRANZCO

Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery
Orbital and Tear Drainage Disorders
Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculoplastic Fellowship, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Oculoplastic Surgery 1990
Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery 1991

Appointments available: Remuera, Apollo Centre

About Paul’s career
 
Paul is a sub-specialist eye surgeon, with an emphasis on oculoplastic (eyelid surgery),
lacrimal (tear duct) and orbital surgery. In addition, he is an experienced cataract surgeon
and has been performing laser refractive surgery since 1997, specialising in LASIK.
The majority of his practice however is concentrated on eyelid procedures both reconstructive
and cosmetic. 
 
Paul trained in ophthalmology in Auckland before traveling to London for fellowship training
in oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital surgery.  He returned to a specialist position at Auckland
Hospital in 1991, establishing the oculoplastic and lacrimal subspecialty within the hospital
system. Having completed a three-year tenure as Chairman of the Ophthalmic Surgeons’
Committee, Paul continues to consult part-time at Greenlane Clinical Centre alongside his
commitments at Auckland Eye and Apollo Health and Wellness Centre. He has provided
cataract surgery to the Cook Islands since 1992 and currently travels there annually
as the visiting ophthalmic surgeon.
 
He is a clinical Senior Lecturer attached to the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of
Medicine, and regularly trains optometrists, GP’s and junior ophthalmologists. Paul has held
a four-year position as Section Editor in orbits and plastics for the Journal of Clinical and
Experimental Ophthalmology and continues to regularly review articles submitted to the journal.
In conjunction with the University he helped establish an international oculoplastic fellowship
position and since 2000 been involved in training 8 overseas doctors in the subspecialty.
 
Paul is a member in both the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology
(RANZCO) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Oculoplastic Surgeons
(ANZSOPS) being a recent past president of this society. As well as regularly presenting at
annual meetings he has published numerous papers on oculoplastic surgery, being at the
forefront of new techniques in this specialty.
 
About Paul
 
Paul enjoys the challenges and satisfaction of ophthalmology and of eyelid surgery in particular.
It is a unique area with respect to both function and appearance, and the surgery demands
attention to detail as well as a degree of creativity. He enjoys seeing the results of his handiwork
and the noticeable difference cosmetic and reconstructive surgery can make to his patient’s lives.
In the field of cosmetic eyelid surgery, new techniques and technologies can often achieve
excellent results in a non-invasive manner.
 
Outside of work, Paul has numerous sporting interests and actively participates in soccer, tennis,
golf and skiing. Two children and a lovely wife complete his family along with a dog, three cats
and an impressive marine coral fish tank. Relaxation is found at Whangapoua beach
on the Coromandel peninsula.