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Kapiti Day Hospital Ophthalmology
Private Surgical Service, Ophthalmology
This is where you will come to have your surgery performed. The visits to your surgeon before and after surgery will be at their consulting rooms.
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Kapiti Day Hospital is a brand-new facility in the heart of the Kapiti community, caring for patients having specialist procedures that don’t require an overnight stay.
The hospital is fully equipped with two new operating theatres with state-of-the-art equipment and superbly appointed recovery facilities.
Our highly skilled specialists and nurses provide exceptional quality service and compassionate care.
Click here for information about how to prepare for your visit and what to expect on the day of your surgery.
Consultants
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Dr Neil Aburn
Ophthalmologist
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Dr John Ah-Chan
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Neil Avery
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Brenda Breidenstein
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Kenneth Chan
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Reece Hall
Ophthalmologist
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Dr Steve Mackey
Ophthalmologist
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Wellington Anniversary (19 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
Procedures / Treatments
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. A tiny incision is made in your eye and the cataract is broken up into small pieces using ultrasound vibrations. Once all the pieces have been removed, an artificial lens is implanted into your eye. It is relatively short in duration and an overnight stay in hospital is not required. Post-operative care consists of eye drops and a check at 1-2 days then after 2-4 weeks.
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. A tiny incision is made in your eye and the cataract is broken up into small pieces using ultrasound vibrations. Once all the pieces have been removed, an artificial lens is implanted into your eye. It is relatively short in duration and an overnight stay in hospital is not required. Post-operative care consists of eye drops and a check at 1-2 days then after 2-4 weeks.
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. A tiny incision is made in your eye and the cataract is broken up into small pieces using ultrasound vibrations. Once all the pieces have been removed, an artificial lens is implanted into your eye. It is relatively short in duration and an overnight stay in hospital is not required. Post-operative care consists of eye drops and a check at 1-2 days then after 2-4 weeks.
Treatment is aimed at improving drainage of the excess fluid in the eye. Laser Surgery: there are several different glaucoma laser techniques, but all involve aiming a laser beam into the eye which you will see as a bright light, similar to a camera flash. Trabeculectomy: this is a surgical procedure in which a tiny hole is made in the sclera (white of the eye) that provides an alternative fluid drainage pathway.
Treatment is aimed at improving drainage of the excess fluid in the eye. Laser Surgery: there are several different glaucoma laser techniques, but all involve aiming a laser beam into the eye which you will see as a bright light, similar to a camera flash. Trabeculectomy: this is a surgical procedure in which a tiny hole is made in the sclera (white of the eye) that provides an alternative fluid drainage pathway.
Treatment is aimed at improving drainage of the excess fluid in the eye.
Laser Surgery: there are several different glaucoma laser techniques, but all involve aiming a laser beam into the eye which you will see as a bright light, similar to a camera flash.
Trabeculectomy: this is a surgical procedure in which a tiny hole is made in the sclera (white of the eye) that provides an alternative fluid drainage pathway.
Visiting Hours
Each patient can have only one visitor to accompany them while at Kapiti Day Hospital.
Visitors are welcome to wait in our comfortable reception area.
Public Transport
Taxi – ask to be dropped off at Kapiti Day Hospital entrance.
Train - the nearest train station is Paraparaumu station.
Bus - the nearest bus stop is 1206 (Te Roto Drive at Manchester Street) serviced by the number 261.
Parking
We have plenty of free parking at the hospital and free street parking on Te Roto Drive.
Pharmacy
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Website
Contact Details
Kapiti Day Hospital
Wellington
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(04) 333 2970
Healthlink EDI
kapitida
Email
Website
45B Te Roto Drive
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
Street Address
45B Te Roto Drive
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
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This page was last updated at 10:08AM on November 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Kapiti Day Hospital Ophthalmology.