Southland > Public Hospital Services > Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) >
Southern DHB Ophthalmology - Southland
Public Service, Ophthalmology
Description
- Cataracts
- Squints
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Consultants
-
Dr Nicholas Johnston
Ophthalmologist
-
Dr Mark Rudel
Ophthalmologist
-
Dr Saghir Sadiq
Ophthalmologist
Procedures / Treatments
-
Refractive Error: short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism
These conditions cause distance blur. In myopia, the eye has a resting focus at a near distance so that people will be able to see objects clearly at some point close to them, whilst the distance is blurry.… More
-
Cataracts
Cataracts are the most common age-related occurrence in eyes. The lens becomes thicker and stiffer and appears yellow and cloudy.… More
-
Squints (strabismus)
A weakness in one or more of the muscles of the eye will cause the eye to turn or move away from the normal focusing position. This is commonly known as a squint.… More
-
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and may result in vision loss and blindness. Multiple factors are often important in causing glaucoma, but it is most commonly related to in an increase in pressure in the eye.… More
-
Diabetic Retinopathy
This is a complication of diabetes and is caused by small blood vessel damage within the retina of the eye. It commonly affects both eyes and may cause permanent loss of vision. Macular oedema is sometimes also present with diabetic retinopathy. Macular oedema is when fluid leaks into the retina… More
-
Retinal Detachment
This is when the retina detaches, meaning it is lifted or separated from its normal position within the eye. An acute retinal detachment requires urgent assessment and appropriate treatment.… More
Website
Contact Details
Southland Hospital, Invercargill
Southland
-
Phone
(03) 218 1949
-
Fax
(03) 218 6890
Website
Emergency Department:
Ph (03) 218 1949, 24 hours / 7 days
Kew Road
Kingswell
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Street Address
Kew Road
Kingswell
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Postal Address
Southland Hospital
PO Box 828
Invercargill 9840
Was this page helpful?
This page was last updated at 4:13PM on December 16, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Southern DHB Ophthalmology - Southland.