Eye Institute - Whangārei

19 Kamo Road, Whangārei

Contact Details

Phone (09) 437 1160
Email whangarei@eyeinstitute.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: gwallace

or 0800 437 1160

Street Address

19 Kamo Road
Regent
Whangārei
Northland 0112

Postal Address

19 Kamo Road
Regent
Whangārei 0112

Description

What is Ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology is the branch of specialist medicine that is focused on the health of eyes and their surrounding tissues, including muscles, bones, eyelids, and tear production/drainage systems. Your eye is the organ of vision and consists of the cornea (the outer clear layer), the sclera (the white of the eye), the iris (the coloured part), the lens (lies behind the iris) and the retina (the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye). Your eyes ‘see’ by focusing light that enters the eye onto the retina which sends the image to the brain by the optic nerve.
 
Ophthalmologists are doctors who are trained in the study of eyes. Most will be trained in eye surgery, and may have particular areas of interest or expertise.
Optometrists are not doctors but are trained in testing your vision to assess your need for glasses or contact lenses. Some also test for glaucoma. 

Consultants

Referral Expectations

A referral is not essential for you to be seen at Eye Institute, and many patients are self-referred. However, a referral from either your optometrist or GP is helpful in providing us with detailed background information from your previous history.

Patients can expect to be here for at least 60 minutes, and when glaucoma tests are being carried out you should expect to be here for approximately 90 minutes.  You should arrange to have someone drive you home after your appointment as dilation of pupils often occurs.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

  • We are a Southern Cross Healthcare and NIB Affiliated Provider
  • We are also a registered provider of acute and elective ACC services

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Northland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Cataracts | Cataract repair
Laser Eye Surgery
Glaucoma (high eye pressure)
Refractive error: short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism
Squints (strabismus) (eye misalignment | crossed eyes)
Diabetic retinopathy (eye damage from high blood sugar)
Retinal detachment
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Travel Directions

From SH1 south-bound - turn left at Kamo Road, and continue through Kensington towards Regent and the CBD.

From SH1 north-bound - turn right on to Kensington Avenue and continue to the traffic lights at Kamo Road. Turn right on to Kamo Road, and continue towards the CBD. 

Our Whangārei clinic is located next door to Woolworths Regent, and opposite the A-framed Anglican Church, just north of the Kamo Road / Mill Road / Bank Street traffic lights.

For Google Maps location and directions, click here.

Public Transport

Bus stops are located directly across the road (city-bound) and next door (north-bound). 
Health shuttles also stop at our location by prior arrangement.

Parking

We offer dedicated patient/visitor carparks, including two accessible (disability) car parks.

Pharmacy

The two closest pharmacies are Kensington Pharmacy and Mansfield Dispensary. However, we can send prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy anywhere in New Zealand.

Other

Website

eyeinstitute.co.nz/

https://healthpoint.co.nz/private/ophthalmology/eye-institute-whangarei/