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New Zealand Prosthetic Eye Service
Prosthetic eye Service, Ophthalmology, Optometry
Description
Founded in 2008, the New Zealand Prosthetic Eye Service provides evidence-based professional care for prosthetic eye wearers in New Zealand. It is a specialist practice that makes, fits and maintains:
- custom prosthetic eyes
- scleral shell prostheses
- orbital prostheses
for people who have lost or disfigured one or both their eyes.
We operate from established eye health centres throughout New Zealand where we work within a team environment with ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Staff
Keith Pine: Ocular Prosthetist
Keith specialises exclusively in ocular prosthetics. He is an honorary Research Fellow with the School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Auckland and a member of the Institute of Maxillofacial Prosthetists and Technologists in the UK. He and his co-authors have published over 20 scientific papers on prosthetic eyes and the world’s first peer-reviewed textbook on prosthetic eyes.
Read more about Keith here
Sua Watcharakiet - Practice Manager
Consultants
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Dr Kathleeya Stang-Veldhouse
Ophthalmologist
Optometrists
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Ms Janice Yeoman
Ocular Prosthetist & Optometrist
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Contact us for a FREE consultation and expert advice
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
- ACC registered
- Ministry of Health Approved Provider
Initial consultations are free and we are always happy to provide free expert advice by phone or email.
New and replacement prosthetic eyes are often free to patients as we are registered with ACC and an approved provider with the MoH.
Annual review and prosthetic eye re-polish currently incurs a fee of $175.00 (incl GST).
Services Provided
Prosthetic eyes are made of poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) - a medical grade of perspex. They are worn by approximately 3000 people in New Zealand who have lost their eye(s) due to accidents, medical conditions or congenital disorders. Read more here
Prosthetic eyes are made of poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) - a medical grade of perspex. They are worn by approximately 3000 people in New Zealand who have lost their eye(s) due to accidents, medical conditions or congenital disorders. Read more here
Service types: Eye Injuries.
Prosthetic eyes are made of poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) - a medical grade of perspex. They are worn by approximately 3000 people in New Zealand who have lost their eye(s) due to accidents, medical conditions or congenital disorders. Read more here
Scleral shell prostheses fit over existing eyes, covering the entire globe. They are indicated in cases where the eye is shrunken or where the direction of gaze is misaligned (strabismus), or where a prosthetic contact lens is unable to centre over a distorted cornea. Read more here
Scleral shell prostheses fit over existing eyes, covering the entire globe. They are indicated in cases where the eye is shrunken or where the direction of gaze is misaligned (strabismus), or where a prosthetic contact lens is unable to centre over a distorted cornea. Read more here
Service types: Eye Injuries.
Scleral shell prostheses fit over existing eyes, covering the entire globe. They are indicated in cases where the eye is shrunken or where the direction of gaze is misaligned (strabismus), or where a prosthetic contact lens is unable to centre over a distorted cornea. Read more here
Orbital prostheses restore appearance following orbtial exenteration (surgical removal of the contents of the orbital cavity). A prosthetic eye is the centrepiece of the prosthesis, around which the rest of the prosthesis is built. Read more here
Orbital prostheses restore appearance following orbtial exenteration (surgical removal of the contents of the orbital cavity). A prosthetic eye is the centrepiece of the prosthesis, around which the rest of the prosthesis is built. Read more here
Service types: Eye Injuries.
Orbital prostheses restore appearance following orbtial exenteration (surgical removal of the contents of the orbital cavity). A prosthetic eye is the centrepiece of the prosthesis, around which the rest of the prosthesis is built. Read more here
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space
Website
Contact Details
31 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 218 2271
Email
Website
256 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 332 1730
Email
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This page was last updated at 10:38AM on January 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by New Zealand Prosthetic Eye Service.