Ophthalmology (eyes) — South Canterbury

Ophthalmology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. The ophthalmology service provides urgent and planned patient services for outpatient, day patient and inpatients in South Canterbury.


Contact us

Outpatients can contact the South Canterbury Eye Clinic by:


Where to find us

The ophthalmology (eye) outpatient clinic is at:

South Canterbury Eye Clinic
82 High Street (enter via South Street)
Timaru 7910

Eye surgery is performed at:

Timaru Hospital
Queen Street
Timaru

Hospital map — Timaru Hospital


Services we provide

Ophthalmology deals with disorders and diseases of the eye and areas surrounding the eye, such as the bones, muscles, eyelids and tear ducts.

Conditions we commonly treat medically and surgically are:

  • cataract
  • glaucoma
  • squint
  • diabetic retinopathy problems related to blood pressure
  • macular degeneration
  • pterygium
  • skin lesions close to the eye.