Hamilton Eye Clinic

Postal Address

130 Grantham Street
Hamilton
Waikato 3204

Contact Details

Phone (07) 834 0006
Fax (07) 839 4918
Email info@hamiltoneyeclinic.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: hecanbds

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To contact your chosen specialist use the numbers below:

  • Dr Thiyagaraj Krishnan (07) 960 2109
  • Dr Benjamin Hoy: (07) 960 2109
  • Dr Bheema Patil: (07) 834 6304
  • Dr David Worsley: (07 834 6334
  • Dr James McKelvie (07) 834 6335
  • Dr John Dickson: (07) 834 6332
  • Dr Michael Merriman: (07) 834 6308
  • Dr Rohan Weerekoon: (07) 834 6336
  • Dr Selma Matloob: (07) 834 6308
  • Dr Stephen Guest: (07) 834 6331
  • Dr Stephen Ng: (07) 834 6330

Cataracts

Cataracts are the most common age-related occurrence in eyes. The lens becomes thicker and stiffer and appears yellow and cloudy. Eventually it may turn white, changing the colour of the pupil. A cataract may cause your vision to become fuzzy in a progressive fashion and may also be the cause of disabling glare.
Once a cataract affects vision too much, a cataract removal operation is generally advised.  This decision is usually made in consultation with an eye specialist. The operation is almost always done under local anaesthetic. Once the cataract has been removed an artificial lens is put in to replace it. It is relatively short in duration and an overnight stay in hospital is not required.  Postoperative care consists of eye drops and usually involves a check at 1-2 days then after 2-4 weeks but may vary between doctors.
 
Click here to find a patient information brochure about cataract surgery.

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