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Eyes and Eyelids is a boutique ophthalmology practice run by Dr Paul Rosser and Dr Jo Sims, committed to providing the highest standard of individualised eye care and surgery. We are a comprehensive service which offers the very highest standard of eye care.

We have special interests in oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital disease, medical retina, uveitis, cataract surgery as well as general ophthalmology. Dr Paul Rosser has been an expert in the field of oculoplastic surgery for over 25 years, performing an array of reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid procedures. He manages eyelid malpositions and tumours, and also offers blepharoplasty surgery, botulinum toxin injections and soft tissue fillers. Dr Jo Sims is NZ's first combined fellowship trained uveitis and medical retinal specialist, having been in practice for over 10 years. They are supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team committed to offering a patient-focused service. 

Our clinic and operating theatre has the latest technology and we offer patients the most advanced and comprehensive treatments for eye conditions. We offer a myriad procedures and look forward to meeting you in person to address your ophthalmic concerns.
 
 
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.
 

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You can be referred by your GP or optometrist. We also accept self referrals.

Contact us

Please call us on (09) 2221828  or email admin@eyesandeyelids.co.nz or head to our website www.eyesandeyelids.co.nz

Referral Expectations

For your first appointment, please bring your glasses (if worn), contact lens case (if you wear contacts as we may ask you to remove as part of the assessment) and a list of medications (if applicable). If you are attending for a retinal or cataract assessment, you may need a dilated examination (eyedrops). If possible, we advise to bring a driver.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Dr Paul Rosser and Dr Jo Sims are Southern Cross Affiliated Providers for:

  • Consultations
  • Corneal pachymetry
  • Corneal topography
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
  • Retinal photography
  • Visual fields
  • Visual diagnostic tests 
  • Laser of the retina
  • Intravitreal injections
  • Cataract surgery
  • Blepharoplasty surgery
  • Entropion/Ectropion surgery
  • Pterygium surgery
  • Ptosis surgery

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are not open on public holidays

Procedures / Treatments

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty bulges around the eyes, and eliminate hanging skin from the eyelids - often a cosmetic procedure to improve appearance but may be medically necessary such as when the sagging is blocking the field of vision.

Blepharoplasty is plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty bulges around the eyes, and eliminate hanging skin from the eyelids - often a cosmetic procedure to improve appearance but may be medically necessary such as when the sagging is blocking the field of vision.

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 ophthalmologist. 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 procedure and an overnight stay in hospital is not required.

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 ophthalmologist. 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 procedure and an overnight stay in hospital is not required.  
Pterygium

A pterygium is a fleshy mass of thickened conjunctiva that grows over part of the cornea usually from the inner side of the eyeball and causes a disturbance of vision

A pterygium is a fleshy mass of thickened conjunctiva that grows over part of the cornea usually from the inner side of the eyeball and causes a disturbance of vision

Ptosis

Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can limit or even completely block normal vision.

Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can limit or even completely block normal vision.

YAG Laser Capsulotomy

A YAG laser capsulotomy is a special laser treatment used to improve your vision after cataract surgery. It is a simple, commonly performed procedure which is very safe. During your cataract operation, the natural lens inside your eye that had become cloudy was removed. A new plastic lens was put inside the lens membrane (also known as the capsule) in your eye. In a small number of patients, the capsule thickens after surgery and becomes cloudy. This interferes with the light reaching the back of the eye. When this happens, your vision becomes blurry, and you may get glare in bright light. Capsule thickening can happen in the months after your cataract operation, but more commonly occurs about two years after surgery. YAG laser capsulotomy is the only way to treat this. Apart from affecting your vision, the thickening does not damage the eye in any way. In a YAG laser capsulotomy the doctor uses a special lens to apply a laser beam to the capsule. This creates a small hole in the centre of the capsule, which lets light through.

A YAG laser capsulotomy is a special laser treatment used to improve your vision after cataract surgery. It is a simple, commonly performed procedure which is very safe. During your cataract operation, the natural lens inside your eye that had become cloudy was removed. A new plastic lens was put inside the lens membrane (also known as the capsule) in your eye. In a small number of patients, the capsule thickens after surgery and becomes cloudy. This interferes with the light reaching the back of the eye. When this happens, your vision becomes blurry, and you may get glare in bright light. Capsule thickening can happen in the months after your cataract operation, but more commonly occurs about two years after surgery. YAG laser capsulotomy is the only way to treat this. Apart from affecting your vision, the thickening does not damage the eye in any way. In a YAG laser capsulotomy the doctor uses a special lens to apply a laser beam to the capsule. This creates a small hole in the centre of the capsule, which lets light through.

Uveitis

Uveitis is a form of inflammation inside the eye. It is a rare condition that affects the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea. Uveitis symptoms often come on suddenly and get worse quickly. Uveitis causes redness on the white of your eye, discomfort when looking at bright lights and some blurring of vision. It usually affects one eye at a time although can be bilateral and can recur. The treatment involves the use of steroid eye drops and ointment. You will be told when to stop your treatment by the doctor, it is not advisable to stop any of your eye drops/ointment until you have been told to do so.

Uveitis is a form of inflammation inside the eye. It is a rare condition that affects the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea. Uveitis symptoms often come on suddenly and get worse quickly. 

Uveitis causes redness on the white of your eye, discomfort when looking at bright lights and some blurring of vision.  It usually affects one eye at a time although can be bilateral and can recur. 

The treatment involves the use of steroid eye drops and ointment. You will be told when to stop your treatment by the doctor, it is not advisable to stop any of your eye drops/ointment until you have been told to do so.

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1 Saint Marks Road
Remuera
Auckland 1050

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1 Saint Marks Road
Remuera
Auckland 1050

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PO Box 9315
Newmarket
Auckland 1149

This page was last updated at 11:38AM on June 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Eyes & Eyelids.