Southern Eye Blenheim

Marlborough residents no longer need to travel to Christchurch for specialist ophthalmology. Southern Eye Specialists now provides expert services in Blenheim, with regular clinics undertaken by our expert team.

Our services and specialities

Cataract

Our surgeons are highly experienced in modern cataract surgery and utilise the most technologically advanced intraocular lenses, ensuring Blenheim and Marlborough patients receive the highest standard of care close to home.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the most common disease affecting the optic nerve and can cause irreversible damage if left undetected. Our specialists offer comprehensive assessment, monitoring and a full range of treatment options to protect your vision.

Neuro-ophthalmology

A subspecialty of both neurology and ophthalmology, our neuro-ophthalmology team diagnoses and manages conditions affecting how the eye interacts with the brain, from optic nerve disorders to double vision.

Cornea

Our corneal specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the clarity and shape of the cornea, including keratoconus, corneal infections and dystrophies, utilising treatments from corneal cross-linking through to full corneal graft surgery.

Retina

The retina is sensitive to a wide range of conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachment. Southern Eye's vitreoretinal surgeons visit Blenheim regularly, bringing specialist diagnostic and surgical expertise to local patients.

Oculoplastics

The eyelids, tear drainage system, and eye socket are vital to maintaining eye health and vision. Our oculoplastic surgeons treat conditions ranging from ptosis and ectropion to skin cancers of the eyelid, with regular clinics held in Blenheim.

Paediatrics

Eye conditions in children are best addressed early. Our paediatric ophthalmologists are experienced in diagnosing and treating childhood conditions including squints, amblyopia and refractive errors.

Laser Eye Surgery

Our experienced team of refractive surgeons provides insightful expertise and inspirational treatment results, utilising the latest technology with minimally invasive procedures. Free assessments are available at our Blenheim clinic.

Our Team

For over 30 years Southern Eye Specialists has been the South Island's trusted home for expert eye care. Our team of ophthalmologists cover every subspecialty, from cataract and glaucoma treatment through oculoplastic surgery, paediatric care, and laser surgery.

Our visiting specialists hold regular clinics in Blenheim, covering the full range of ophthalmology subspecialties. They are supported by a diligent and experienced local team, providing continuity of care, focused expertise, and superior results.

Georgia

Registered Nurse - Blenheim

Nicola

Personal Assistant - Blenheim

Specialists

Dr James Borthwick

MB ChB, FRANZCO

Disease and surgery of the retina and macula, cataract

Dr Sean Every

MB ChB, MMedSci (Distinction), FRANZCO

Disease and surgery of the retina and macula, cataract

Dr Jo-Anne Pon

MB ChB, FRANZCO

Oculoplastics, cataract, neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus, general ophthalmology

Dr John Rawstron

MB ChB, MPH, GDipM (Refract Surg), FRANZCO

Cataract, LASIK, SmilePro, PRK, PTK, corneal transplant

Dr Rebecca Stack

MB ChB (Distinction), MMedSci, FRANZCO

Cataract, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon

Dr Rahul Dwivedi

BSc (Hons), MB ChB, FRCOphth, FRANZCO

Consultant ophthalmologist - glaucoma & cataract specialist

Dr Logan Robinson

MB Chb, PG Dip Ophth BS (Distinction), FRANZCO

Vitreoretinal surgery, diseases of the retina and macula, refractive cataract surgery

Dr Robert Weatherhead

MB ChB, FRCS, FRACS, FRANZCO

Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon

Dr Genevieve Oliver

BHB, MB ChB, MOphth, PhD, FRANZCO

Specialist - diseases & surgery of the retina, vitreous & macula specialist cataract surgeon

Dr Elizabeth Conner

MBChB, BMedSci, FRANZCO

Paediatric ophthalmologist, LASIK, SmilePro, PRK, PTK, anterior segment, cataract surgeon

Dr Dickson Wong

MBChB, FRANZCO

Glaucoma, oculoplastics, cataract surgeon

Dr Yu-Chieh Hung

MB ChB, PGDipOphthBS, FRANZCO

Consultant Ophthalmologist - Glaucoma and Cataract Surgeon

Management

Simon Templeton

General Manager

Justin Robinson

Chief Financial Officer

Marie Taylor

Operations Manager / Clinical Research Coordinator

Where to find us

Southern Eye Specialists

31 Hutcheson St, Blenheim 7201

Hours

Mon – Fri. 9.00am – 4.00pm

Email

info@southerneyeblenheim.co.nz

Phone

(03) 578 8948