Pricing

What it costs, before you commit

Every surgical quote is fixed in writing after your consultation. You will not get an invoice for something nobody discussed with you.

  • Consultation

    $280one-off

    A full assessment with the surgeon who would treat you. No referral needed.

    • 45-minute appointment
    • Dilated examination
    • Baseline imaging and scans
    • Written summary to your optometrist
    • Credited against surgery booked within 90 days
  • Cataract Surgery

    Most booked

    from $4,200per eye

    Day-stay lens replacement, including the standard monofocal lens and all routine aftercare.

    • Surgeon, anaesthetist and theatre fees
    • Standard monofocal intraocular lens
    • All follow-up visits for 3 months
    • Post-operative drops included
    • Second eye booked within 6 weeks: $3,900
  • Laser Vision Correction

    from $4,800both eyes

    LASIK or surface laser, priced for the pair because that is how it is almost always done.

    • Suitability assessment and corneal mapping
    • Both eyes treated in one visit
    • 12 months of follow-up
    • Enhancement within 2 years if needed
    • Interest-free payment plans available

Indicative prices in NZ$, including GST. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing after your consultation, once the surgeon knows what your eye actually needs.

Full price list

Every procedure we quote

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Consultations

Consultations prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Initial consultationCredited against surgery$280
Follow-up consultation$120
Second opinion reviewIncludes records review$320
Urgent same-day assessment$390

Lens and cataract

Lens and cataract prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Cataract surgeryPer eyefrom $4,200
Premium or toric lens upgradePer eye+$1,100
Refractive lens exchangePer eyefrom $5,100
YAG laser capsulotomyfrom $650

Cornea

Cornea prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Corneal crosslinking (CXL)Per eyefrom $3,400
Pterygium removal with graftfrom $3,100
Corneal transplant (DMEK)from $8,500

Retina

Retina prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Intravitreal injectionPer injectionfrom $980
Vitrectomyfrom $6,800
Retinal detachment repairfrom $7,400

Glaucoma

Glaucoma prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeryfrom $5,600
Trabeculectomyfrom $6,900
SLT laserPer eyefrom $780

Eyelid and paediatric

Eyelid and paediatric prices, indicative, in New Zealand dollars
ProcedurePrice
Upper lid blepharoplastyBoth lidsfrom $5,200
Tear duct surgery (DCR)from $6,100
Squint surgeryfrom $5,400
Paying for it

Insurance, public lists and payment plans

  • Health insurance

    We bill most major insurers directly. Bring your policy number to the consultation and we will confirm your cover before anything is booked.

  • Publicly funded surgery

    Several of our surgeons hold public lists. If you are likely to meet the threshold we will tell you at the consultation rather than after.

  • Payment plans

    Interest-free plans over 6 to 24 months are available on procedures above $2,000, subject to approval.

  • Accident cover

    Eye injuries are usually covered. We lodge the claim for you and let you know the outcome before surgery is scheduled.

Questions

The things people ask first

Is the consultation fee really credited against surgery?

Yes. If you book a procedure within 90 days of your consultation, the $280 comes off the surgical quote. It is not credited against a second consultation.

Why is the price a range rather than a number?

Because the work varies. A dense cataract, scarring from an old injury, or a lens that needs a specialist implant all change the theatre time. The consultation is where that becomes knowable, and your written quote is fixed from that point.

What is not included?

Prescription glasses or contact lenses after surgery, travel and accommodation, and any treatment for an unrelated condition found during your assessment. Anything we expect you to pay for is on the written quote.

Do I need a referral from my optometrist?

No. You can book directly. If you do have a referral, bring it — it saves repeating tests you have already had.

What happens if I need more treatment than quoted?

We contact you before doing it, except where delay would risk your sight. You will not receive an invoice for something you did not agree to.

Still unsure what your case would cost? Call 01 234 5678 or send us the details.