Southern Eye Specialists

05/08/2026

Dr. John Rawstron and his two hounds are joining the rest of Southern Eye for Pawgust, supporting Blind Low Vision New Zealand.

The goal? To raise as much money as possible to go towards training the next generation of guide dogs for Kiwis with sight loss.

Rain, hail or shine, this August, we will be pounding the pavement!

To check out our pawformance, or better still, donate to The Hounds of Southern Eye Specialists, see our team page at

https://www.pawgust.co.nz/fundraisers/thehoundsofsoutherneyespecialists/pawgust-2026

26/07/2026

Make up + glasses? We got you. 😌

02/06/2026

Well, colour us relieved. 😌

25/05/2026

You asked, Dr Liz answered.

18/05/2026

This is one of the commonly asked questions about laser eye procedures, so we wrote all about it!

For some, the mere thought of a laser interacting with your eye raises questions about pain. Here’s why you need not worry.

15/05/2026

Astigmatism can present at any age but becomes more common as we get older.

Four in ten people live with astigmatism, which can cause blurred vision and eye strain. Here’s what you need to know.

12/05/2026

Not a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery? We’ve got options.

08/05/2026

For some of our patients their optometric prescription simply becomes untenable – Coke bottles anyone?

But even for those with a milder prescription, there are also lots of practical reasons for wanting to get rid of glasses and contact lenses.

⚡ Mountain bikers, skiers & snowboarders want sharp vision without the bulk of glasses under a helmet

⚡ Swimmers & surfers want clear vision in the water

⚡High performance athletes need full focus with minimal distractions

⚡ Chefs & tradespeople like a clear view of what’s happening at their fingertips

⚡ Parents of young children prefer not to have sticky fingers snatching glasses off their face.

Glasses & contacts are a great temporary way to correct vision, but laser eye surgery could be your long-term solution.