Bowen Eye News

10-12-18
Corneal Cross Linking

Corneal Cross-Linking adds cross links or ‘cross beams” to the cornea, making it more stable and preventing further progression of Keratoconus. The new crosslinks help strengthen and stabilise the cornea which stops the thinning process and further loss of vision.
26-11-18
Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a weakness in the cornea (the clear dome-shaped window at the front of your eye). The normal curvature of the cornea becomes distorted and a cone-shaped bulge develops. This causes irregular astigmatism and poor vision. Treatment includes glasses, contact lenses, corneal cross-linking and corneal transplant.
05-11-18
Staar Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)

Implantable Contact Lenses (ICL) are an alternative to Laser Eye Surgery for people with high myopia (nearsightedness) or irregular cornea topography. Staar Visian ICL Lenses are a form of phakic intraocular lenses that function just like contact lenses to correct nearsightedness.
20-10-18
Pterygium Treatment

Treating pterygia varies depending on the size, nature and symptoms of the pterygium. The two main treatments are the use of eye drops and surgery. When symptoms persist despite medical treatment, surgical removal of the pterygium may be required.
18-10-18
Glaucoma Eye Laser (SLT)

Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a laser procedure used to treat glaucoma by reducing the pressure in the eye. It can be used as initial treatment, instead of eye drop medications, or as additional treatment when medications do not adequately reduce your eye pressure.
16-10-18
YAG Eye Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

YAG Laser peripheral iridotomy is the standard first line treatment in closed angle glaucoma and eyes that are at risk of developing this condition. This procedure helps to treat or prevent angle-closure glaucoma.
14-10-18
YAG Eye Laser Capsulotomy

YAG eye laser can treat posterior capsule opacity safely, effectively and painlessly. A YAG laser capsulotomy is a simple laser procedure used to make an opening in the cloudy capsule that allows light to pass through it again, helping you see clearly.
23-07-18
Types of Cataracts

Symptoms that you may be developing a cataract are cloudy or blurry vision, seeing colours as faded, increased sensitivity to glare, halos surrounding lights, poor night vision and a need for a frequent change in prescription glasses. You may have cataracts in both eyes, but they don’t always develop at the same time.
03-06-18
How long does Laser Eye Surgery last

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.
29-04-18
What type of lens is best for me after Cataract Surgery?

Due to advancements in ophthalmic surgery techniques and the technology of the intraocular lens (IOL), you can now have your cataract removed and replaced with a lens that improves your vision. When thinking about which lens to choose, consider what activities you do during your day and what type of vision you need to do those activities.
25-02-18
Laser Eye Surgery Cost in New Zealand 2018

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.
07-11-17
What is the cost of Laser Blended Vision in New Zealand?

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.
18-09-17
What to Expect after Laser Blended Vision

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.
04-09-17
Laser Blended Vision vs Monovision

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.
21-08-17
What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is the normal loss of your eyes being able to see things clearly up close. It is a natural part of aging that becomes noticeable in your early to mid 40s. It can be treated with reading glasses, contact lenses or Laser Blended Vision
22-07-17
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) Laser Eye Surgery

PTK is a minor surgical therapeutic treatment that uses an excimer laser to treat mainly diseases of the surface of the corneal or corneal injury. It removes a small outer layer of tissue from the cornea. It can treat corneal dystrophies such as granular dystrophy, scars on the cornea and a condition called recurrent epithelial erosion syndrome (REES).
19-06-17
Is Cataract Surgery Safe

Cataract surgery complications are rare with the procedure one of the most common and most successful surgical procedures performed. Most common complications are treatable and don’t have a long-term impact on your vision result.
05-06-17
Laser Eye Surgery Risks and Side Effects

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.
08-05-17
Laser Eye Surgery for Astigmatism

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.
01-05-17
Cataract Surgery Whanganui

Bowen Eye Clinic offers a Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery clinic less than an hour drive away, in Palmerston North every second Thursday. At this clinic we can provide all of your pre-assessment and post-operative follow up care by the same surgeon, Dr Reece Hall.
17-04-17
Laser Eye Surgery Excellence - Whanganui

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.
28-03-17
Cataract Surgery Palmerston North

Bowen Eye Clinic offers a Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery clinic every second Thursday in Palmerston North giving you the benefit of having your eye care closer to home. This service provides all of your pre-assessment and post operative follow-up care to be done in Palmerston North by the same eye surgeon, Dr Reece Hall.
04-03-17
Can I have Cataract Surgery after Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK)?

Yes, you can have Cataract Surgery after Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery or any other type of laser vision correction procedure, such as PRK.
21-02-17
LASIK vs SMILE - Laser Eye Surgery

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.
12-02-17
LASIK vs PRK: Which procedure is best for me?

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.
03-02-17
Laser Eye Surgery Excellence - Wellington

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.
29-01-17
Laser Eye Surgery Excellence - Palmerston North

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.
26-01-17
Laser Eye Surgery Excellence - Nelson

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.
23-01-17
Cost of Laser Eye Surgery in New Zealand - 2017

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.
16-01-17
Cost of Cataract Surgery in New Zealand

In New Zealand the average cost of cataract surgery with a standard IOL is in the range of $4150 to $4650. The amount that your insurance company will pay for the procedure, and the cost that is paid directly by you varies depending upon the type of intraocular lens (IOL) that you require and the hospital you choose.
12-01-17
New Years Resolution - Will LASIK help my career?

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.
27-11-16
Laser Eye Surgery will lift your game on and off the sports field

If you wear glasses or contact lenses then you will have experienced the hassle of playing sport while wearing these or attempting to participate without clear vision. Laser Eye Surgery offers you freedom from glasses and contact lenses.
30-10-16
Types of Laser Eye Surgery - How to choose

There are many types of laser eye surgery available (LASIK, PRK, ASA, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, LBV, SMILE, PTK, YAG, SLT, PRP). Nobody has the exact same eyes so the treatment one person may be recommended by their eye surgeon may be different to another person.
08-10-16
Myopia Treatment

Myopia is increasing in New Zealand. The following article discusses treatment options aimed at prevention.
18-09-16
PTERYGIUM TREATMENT

The treatment for pterygium can range from eye drops to surgery. Indications for pterygium surgery include red irritated eyes and decreased vision. Here is a useful guide of your tretament options.
10-09-16
How Cataracts affect your Vision

Cataracts can affect your vision with decreased sharpness of focus and increased glare on bright days. Driving at night can be an issue also with car headlights. Modern micro-incisional cataract surgery can restore your eye sight.
22-08-16
Travelling with contact lenses

Bowen Eye Clinic has joined up with New Zealands leading Optometrists to give you the best way to take care of your contact lenses when travelling.
07-08-16
Patient and Surgeon experience during LASIK

This randomised clinical surgical study looked at the patient and surgeon experience with two different femtosecond lasers used in LASIK (IntraLase and Visumax).
30-07-16
Preparation for Laser Eye Surgery (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.
05-07-16
What to expect after Laser Eye Surgery

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.
31-05-16
How To Choose Your Laser Eye Surgeon

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?
27-05-16
What To Expect After Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery can give you a great improvement in your vision. It is completed as a day procedure with only a short hospital visit. The modern technique Phacoemulsification uses ultrasound to remove the cataract.
23-03-16
Corneal sensitivity and dry eye following LASIK.

This is a prospective randomised eye surgery trial comparing the corneal sensitivity and dry eye function after LASIK with two different femtosecond laser systems. There was no significant difference found between the most commonly used FDA approved IntraLase and the Visumax.
08-03-16
Cornea infections (Red Eye) in Wellington

This study looked at the causes of bacterial cornea infections in Wellington NZ. Corneal infections are a serious cause of Red Eye. Ocular surface disease and contact lens use were the main risk factors for corneal infection.
26-02-16
How to choose a Laser Eye Clinic

So you’ve decided you want laser eye surgery, it’s a big step, but an even bigger step is deciding where you should get your procedure done. Your eyesight is arguably your most precious and delicate sense, and if you’re going to place your trust in someone to perform laser eye surgery it is essential that you choose the right clinic.
17-02-16
PDT Laser for Corneal Neovascularisation

This is a case study of cornea HSV lipid keratopathy successfully treated with Verteporfin and PDT laser.
09-02-16
Laser Eye Surgery Cost in New Zealand 2016

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.
06-02-16
LASIK flap measurements

This study compares the use of spectral domain and time domain OCT in measuring flap thickness after LASIK laser eye surgery. The spectral domain OCT appears more consistent and accurate. This is what we have chosen to use at Bowen Eye Clinic.
01-02-16
Glaucoma grading systems

This study looked at the interobserver variability in grading glaucoma blebs after trabeculectomy eye surgery. Successful modern treatment of glaucoma involves the use of regular eye drops and laser eye surgery. Certain forms of glaucoma (Angle Closure Glaucoma) require YAG laser treatment. Rarely is eye surgery (Trabeculectomy) required.
26-01-16
12 Interesting Facts About LASIK

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.
13-01-16
Fibrin glue for Pterygium surgery

Pterygium surgery can be uncomfortable in the recovery stages. Using fibrin glue to attach the graft rather than sutures can reduce this discomfort and shorten the surgery time for patients.
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30-12-15
Cornea Infections NZ 1997-2001

These infections are a serious cause of Red Eye. The study identifies the common infective organisms and highlights the current antibiotic sensitivities and resistance in NZ. The commonest cause of infection was from contact lens use and trauma.
21-12-15
5 reasons to Invest in Laser Eye Surgery

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).
18-12-15
Central retinal vein occlusion and liquorice

Non-prescribed medicines and substances can sometimes have a negative affect on the health of the eye.
09-12-15
Cataracts: everything you need to know.

With cataract numbers set to rise, it’s important for people to know more about cataracts, why they form, and what can be done about them.

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