Bowen Eye News

In New Zealand the current advertised cost between regions and clinics varies. The cost per eye is:

Auckland - $3050 - $3244   Hamilton - $3580   Wellington - $3180 - $3300   Christchurch - $3450

Start a new decade with 20/20 vision in 2020. If you’re looking into having laser eye surgery in New Zealand, chances are that the cost is one of your main concerns. Along with considering the long term benefits of this life changing procedure compared to the on-going upkeep of glasses and contact lenses, you may wish to compare different clinic prices and what they offer.

Laser refractive surgery is intended to be a once-only permanent correction for focusing errors. The laser changes the shape of the cornea adjusting your focus in the same way as wearing contact lenses or glasses. When your eyes have fully recovered, the changes made to your cornea are permanent and completely stable.

If you’ve had enough of wearing glasses or contact lenses and have found yourself reading this, then you’re probably wondering if your eyes are suitable for Laser Eye Surgery.

Recovery from Laser Eye Surgery is generally incredibly quick and trouble free and to make sure that everything is going to plan, we arrange a series of postoperative appointments (all included in the cost of your surgical package) for the first 12 months

If, like many of us, you require vision correction for a problem like myopia (short sightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness) or astigmatism, there are three main options available - glasses, contact lenses or laser eye surgery. 

You can work out that Laser Eye Surgery is a cost effective option when compared to the lifetime cost of wearing glasses and/or contact lenses. And while you can break down the question financially - only you really know the day-to-day hassle that you face with wearing glasses and contacts.

The cost of Laser Eye Surgery in New Zealand has remained relatively stable in the past year with prices ranging from $3050 - $3580 per eye. Prices vary within the cities and some clinics depending upon the type of laser refractive surgery being offered. All clinics offer affordable finance options for payment.

One of the most common questions we get asked at Bowen Eye Clinic is – How long does Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) last? The good news is that it is permanent.

While prices have remained stable for the last 5 years in New Zealand, 2018 has seen a slight price increase nationwide. The current Laser Eye Surgery cost in New Zealand in 2018 is in the range from $3050 - $3450 per eye. Auckland prices are now at $3050 per eye, while Christchurch prices are at the upper end at $3265 - $3450 per eye. Wellington pricing has increased slightly by $150 per eye to now $3150 per eye.  These prices still compare favourably with laser eye clinics in Sydney, London and USA.

Bowen Eye Clinic’s current fee for Laser Blended Vision is NZ $6300 inclusive of GST ($3150 inc GST per eye). If you have never worn glasses before and are now finding that you need reading glasses for close up activities you may only need one eye treated.

Laser Blended Vision is suitable for anyone with Presbyopia. This includes a range of preoperative prescriptions, whether you are myopic (short sighted), hyperopic (long sighted) or have astigmatism, or a combination. If you have never worn glasses before but are finding that you now need reading glasses for close up activities you may only need one eye treated.

Presbyopia is an age related condition, which affects us all at around 45 years of age, the time when many of us start to struggle to read small print and find ourselves holding our phone further away to read the text.  Presbyopia can be treated with glasses, contact lenses or Laser Blended Vision.

Laser Eye Surgery like any surgical procedure has some limitations, potential risks and side effects that you should be aware of before you go ahead with your procedure.

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects both near and far vision giving a blurred image. It is caused by an irregular curvature at the front of the eye, the cornea, and can be treated with laser eye surgery. 

If you live in the Whanganui region your closest laser eye clinic is run by Bowen Eye Clinic in Palmerston North where Dr Reece Hall can do a full eye assessment and provide all of your follow up checks.

We are just not convinced that there has been enough testing of the SMILE procedure to demonstrate that it is completely safe long term or better than LASIK. We don’t believe in trying something because it is ‘different’ or ‘new’ rather we prefer to offer our patients the reliable, safe and accurate procedure LASIK. In our opinion LASIK is still the gold standard in Laser Eye Surgery due to its precision, safety record, range of treatments, ease of re-treatments, and minimal side effects.

LASIK vs PRK. The difference is down to the first step in the surgical procedure. Laser eye surgery corrects vision problems such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. Both surgeries work by reshaping the cornea. 

Free, no obligation Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) assessments are available in Wellington where the full treatment package - from the assessment, surgery and post-operative care is undertaken by our experienced and qualified laser eye surgeon, Dr Reece Hall.

At Bowen Eye Clinic we prefer you to meet your surgeon at the beginning of your journey. This allows you the advantage of having a full eye assessment by an experienced and qualified laser eye surgeon and have all your questions answered in Palmerston North.

At Bowen Eye Clinic Nelson we prefer you to meet your surgeon at the beginning of your journey. This allows you the advantage of having a full eye assessment by an experienced and qualified laser eye surgeon and have all your questions answered. 

Prices can vary from city to city and country to country. The good news is that in New Zealand the cost is expected to stay stable in 2017, at around $3000 per eye, and not increase due to the country experiencing record low inflation.

Crisp, clear vision without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses is crucial to get the most out of your job where ever your workplace may be - from office workers to those who work outside; all roles can benefit from having LASIK.

Getting ready for Laser Eye Surgery requires a just a little planning and organisation. Following the advice below will get you through your treatment smoothly with great results and minimal fuss. 

Here’s what to expect after your laser eye surgery (LASIK). Follow these easy guidelines on how to care for your eyes and you will enjoy a fast and stress free recovery. Please remember your vision can fluctuate in the first few days but becomes more settled over the following weeks. 

When investigating who to put your trust in to do your laser eye surgery, there are several crucial factors to consider and ask. Has the surgeon had formal refractive surgery training? How experienced and knowledgable are they in the laser eye procedures?

The cost of Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK) can vary from city to city and country to country. Here we have compared the current national and international prices in 2016 and Bowen Eye Clinic compares favourably with its world class service.

LASIK is a safe trusted treatment that has been used for over 25 years to help people out of their glasses and contact lenses. Here are 12 interesting facts about LASIK. 

If you’re a Millennial (born between early 1980 and early 2000) and you’re looking to maintain your health and wellbeing, eye care probably isn’t much of a priority for you. But here are 5 reasons why you should be thinking about Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK).