Mythbuster: Can I go blind after laser eye surgery?
In the hands of highly skilled and trained surgeons using the best technology, major complications are extremely rare, and to date
Mythbuster: Does Laser Eye Surgery Hurt?
What do you think of when you hear 'laser eye surgery'? Do you think of scary laser beams and needles burning your eyes?
Eye Health TipsTuesday, 17 Apr 2018What Does 20/20 Vision Mean?
If you have an eye exam and are told you have 20/20 (or 6/6) vision, does this mean you have perfect eyesight? What does that ACTUALLY mean?
Are you an athlete having eye problems?
Glasses and contacts are inconvenient for anyone, but even more so for athletes who play sports and don’t want to break their glasses.
Pioneering laser vision treatment gives mother the gift of perfect vision – Kama Bone, a patient story
Being a dedicated mother of an active 7 year old daughter, Kama never enjoyed using contact lenses and glasses and the hassles that came with them.
Your Career and Your Eye-Sight
There are many career types that rely greatly on their vision. Striving to achieve your professional aspirations is all about staying focused.
Eye ConditionsTuesday, 14 Nov 201725 seconds to 20/20 – SMILE Laser vision correction
For patients seeking vision correction through laser eye surgery, the primary goal is to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses.
Eye ConditionsTuesday, 17 Oct 2017“I was possibly the most short sighted person in the Southern Hemisphere” – Carolyn Caukwell’s ICL journey
"I was possibly the most short sighted person in the Southern Hemisphere" - Carolyn Caukwell.
Auckland EyeThursday, 24 Aug 2017Would our Eye Surgeons undergo Laser Vision Correction themselves?
You might be surprised at how often Auckland Eye Ophthalmologists are asked if they would have laser vision correction themselves.
What annoys you most about wearing glasses or contacts?
Some interesting results from a recent survey which asked participants to tell us what annoys them most about wearing either glasses or contacts.
Will too much ‘screen time’ damage my eyesight?
When coming to Auckland Eye for laser vision assessment, many people ask whether their vision impairment is caused by high level of electronic screens
SMILE laser technology. The most significant breakthrough for over 10 years!
You may not be aware that SMILE laser technology is the most significant breakthrough in laser eye surgery for over ten years!
