Otago Vision Specialist

16/02/2026

Cataracts are treatable and vision loss is avoidable. With regular eye checks and timely care, most people can restore clear vision and continue enjoying their daily lives. Whether you’re experiencing early symptoms or scheduling routine care, staying proactive about your eye health matters.

Good news about cataract? It is treatable.Also, there's a lot you can do to protect your vision.Follow the daily dose.

16/02/2026

Pterygium is an unwanted growth on the surface of the eye due to chronic sun exposure. They can cause astigmatism leading to blurry vision. They can now be removed with a minimal discomfort surgery without any sutures, improving the speed of visual recovery and post-operative comfort.
Learn more from
https://www.visionspecialist.co.nz/eye-conditions/pterygium

09/02/2026

Nurses and GPs, if you are uncertain about the urgency for an eye case, we have made an online instant ophthalmic triage tool to help you. Now available on https://www.visionspecialist.co.nz/triage-tool

06/02/2026

We’re pleased to share a short interview introducing Dr Mimi Chiu, where she talks about her journey in ophthalmology, her approach to patient care, and what inspires her work in eye health.

A great way for patients, referrers, and colleagues to get to know Dr Chiu beyond the clinic.

👉 Meet Dr Mimi Chiu:

Introducing Dr Mimi Chiu. Dr Chiu is an oculoplastic, eyelid and orbit surgeon based in Dunedin and Queenstown. She will be offering her services via Otago V...

02/02/2026

We are excited to share our visual simulator tool to improve patient education and experience when trying to understand complex conditions and surgeries. Visit our website to learn more.

https://www.visionspecialist.co.nz/eye-conditions/eyelids-disorders/dermatochalasis

02/02/2026

Our Dunedin clinic combines advanced eye technology with specialist surgical care, delivering world-class ophthalmology right in the heart of the city.

Led by Dr Sheng C. Hong and Dr Mimi Chiu, our experienced eye surgeons provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for a wide range of eye conditions.

Services include:
✔️ Cataract & refractive lens surgery
✔️ Medical retina & macular disease
✔️ Corneal conditions & transplant
✔️ Glaucoma assessment & monitoring
✔️ Pterygium surgery
✔️ General ophthalmology & diagnostics

With modern imaging, precise diagnostics, and specialist-led care, our Dunedin branch is committed to helping you see clearly and confidently.

📍 Dunedin | Referrals via ERMS / Healthlink / Email / Oculo
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31/01/2026

Join us for an intensive evening focused on anterior segment pathology, featuring real clinical cases and practical slit-lamp examination pearls. This MasterClass is designed to strengthen diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making for everyday practice.

🗓 27th March 2026
⏰ 5:45pm – 9:00pm
📍 Dunedin / Online

✅ General CPD: 2.0
✅ Cultural CPD: 1.0

In-person places are now fully subscribed and closed.
💻 Online registration remains open.

A great opportunity to upskill, connect with colleagues, and refine your anterior segment assessment skills.

11/01/2026

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand.
Each year, an estimated 90,000 non-melanoma skin cancers and around 2,800 melanomas are diagnosed.

Skin cancer can also affect the eyelids and peri-ocular region, where early detection and prompt treatment are critical. Left untreated, these lesions can become larger, more invasive, and more complex to reconstruct.

At Otago Vision Specialist, we are pleased to introduce Dr Rona Silkiss and Dr Mimi Chiu, our oculoplastic surgeons with specialised expertise in eyelid cancer management, reconstruction, and orbital surgery.

📨 Referrals for eyelid lesions and reconstruction can be sent via ERMS / Healthlink.

📍 Clinics: Queenstown and Dunedin
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29/12/2025

We are now closed for summer break. See you in the new year! Happy holidays.

26/12/2025

Happy Boxing Day! We will be taking a summer break from 30th December 2025 to 11th January 2026. The team will be back at work on 12th January 2026.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! From all of us at Otago Vision Specialist, we are wishing you a wonderful and safe festive season. See you in the new year.

29/11/2025

The soft opening of our clinic this week went well. Thank you all for your support. We look forward to see you on site.
Dunedin branch - Otago Vision Specialist.