Other Options

Can I have my surgery performed at the Public Hospital?

Within the public hospital setting, most regions (including Nelson and Marlborough) have strict referral criteria, which mean that patients usually need to have significantly impaired vision before surgery can be contemplated. If your vision and symptoms meet the criteria, you may be eligible for publicly funded surgery - a community optometrist can assess this for you should you wish. However, owing to the long waiting times in the public system and an inability to choose a surgeon, the vast majority of our patients opt for treatment privately, as it can bypass this system and results in excellent vision without delay.  A fully qualified surgeon + no waiting list = no compromise.