Tauranga Eye Specialists

Tauranga Eye Specialists Leading independent eye specialists in Tauranga, we offer comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to people across the wider Bay of Plenty region.

Who you trust with your eye care is one of the most important decisions you can make. After all, we live so much of our lives through our eyes. Our team stands at the forefront of ophthalmology. As leaders in the field, our surgeons use the latest technologies to ensure you receive the most advanced and effective care available.

19/01/2026

Local care, world-class setup
You don’t need to leave town for expert eye care.

Our Pāpāmoa clinic offers:
✅ Full specialist consultations
✅ Advanced eye testing and imaging
✅ On-site day-stay operating theatres

You don’t need to leave town for specialist eye care. We’re here for cataracts, glaucoma, and a wide range of eye conditions.s.

📍 Specialist care, just down the road."

As the year wraps up, here’s a quick heads-up on our holiday hours:⏰ Holiday closureWe’ll close from 4.00pm on Wednesday...
24/12/2025

As the year wraps up, here’s a quick heads-up on our holiday hours:

⏰ Holiday closure
We’ll close from 4.00pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopen as usual on Monday 5 January at 8.00am.

🚑 Urgent care
Limited clinics will run for acute and urgent patients on Monday 29, Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December.

📞 Need urgent advice outside of these hours?
Please contact the hospital switchboard on 07 579 8000 to reach the on-call ophthalmologist.

From all of us, we wish you a safe, sunny and relaxing Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in 2026 🎅✨

Specialist eye care for life’s changing vision 👓As we age, it’s common for our eyes to need a little extra care.Conditio...
23/12/2025

Specialist eye care for life’s changing vision 👓

As we age, it’s common for our eyes to need a little extra care.

Conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and dry eye can all affect how we see and how we enjoy daily life.

At Tauranga Eye Specialists, we:

Provide advanced diagnostics to detect problems early

Offer surgical and non-surgical treatments to restore or protect your sight

Accept all major health insurers, making private care simple and accessible

Work with your optometrist or GP to ensure seamless, personalised care

Our goal is to help you keep living life on your terms, with clear, comfortable vision.

Expert care. Local convenience.

👁 Get the very best eyes on yours.

🔗taurangaeyespecialists.co.nz
☎️07 578 7508

👁 A great night of learning and connection at St Amand Events Venue We were delighted to host our final Continuing Profe...
22/12/2025

👁 A great night of learning and connection at St Amand Events Venue

We were delighted to host our final Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evening with local optometrists. These events provide an opportunity to share knowledge, discuss new developments and enjoy a few laughs over dinner.

🎓 For those interested in the technical details, presentation highlights were:

👶 Strabismus & Paediatric Eye Care: A Pot Pourri of Cases. Presented by Dr Cheefoong Chong
Dr Chong walked us through a colourful mix of paediatric and strabismus cases, sharing practical insights into diagnosis, treatment, and the real-world challenges of managing complex children’s eye conditions.

💧 Preserflo & iStent. Presented by Dr Sam Kain
Dr Kain explored the evolving landscape of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in New Zealand, focusing on indications and outcomes for goniotomy devices such as iStent and subconjunctival filtering devices like Preserflo.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us inluding our event sponsor, Glaukos. Our team love to connect, learn and collaborate with our optometry colleagues across the Bay.

Noticed changes in your vision? You’re not alone.It’s common for eyesight to shift as we age, but that doesn’t mean you ...
13/11/2025

Noticed changes in your vision? You’re not alone.

It’s common for eyesight to shift as we age, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it.

Many of the people we see come to us for help with:

👁️ Cataracts making things appear cloudy or dim
🌓 Glare and haloes around lights, especially at night
🔄 Frequent changes in their glasses prescription
💬 A referral from their optometrist for something more complex

We’re here to help you understand what’s going on and what your options are.

🩺 Specialist care, right here in the Bay
✅ Health insurance welcome

🔗taurangaeyespecialists.co.nz
☎️07 578 7508

Dry, gritty, sore or watery eyes might not seem like a big deal. But they can be signs of dry eye disease, inflammation,...
11/11/2025

Dry, gritty, sore or watery eyes might not seem like a big deal. But they can be signs of dry eye disease, inflammation, or another underlying condition.

If your eyes feel constantly irritated or tired, or you’re avoiding screens or reading because of discomfort, it’s time to take a closer look.

🩺 Relief starts with understanding what’s causing the problem.

We can help.

👁️ Get the very best eyes on yours

🔗taurangaeyespecialists.co.nz
☎️07 578 7508

We dish out warm welcomes daily. Eye contact guaranteed. 👁️👁️
03/11/2025

We dish out warm welcomes daily. Eye contact guaranteed. 👁️👁️

👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr Mark SaundersDr Mark Saunders has dedicated his career to helping people see more clearly. Over the years, ...
30/10/2025

👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr Mark Saunders

Dr Mark Saunders has dedicated his career to helping people see more clearly. Over the years, he has performed more than 10,000 Lens Exchanges and over 200 Corneal Transplants, as well as thousands of other eye procedures.

What drew him to ophthalmology was the combination of science and impact, using modern techniques to make a real difference in how people experience the world.

Mark has also shared his expertise beyond New Zealand, performing over 500 cataract surgeries as a volunteer in underdeveloped countries. It’s work he describes as a privilege, helping restore sight where access to care is limited.

Outside the clinic, Mark enjoys life with his wife and two children. He’s a keen runner who has completed marathons in Africa, China, Greenland, the Arctic Circle, New York, Boston and London. Closer to home, he enjoys fishing and golf with family and friends.

Even a slight blur in your vision can mean more than you think.Changes often happen slowly....So slowly, you might not e...
28/10/2025

Even a slight blur in your vision can mean more than you think.

Changes often happen slowly....

So slowly, you might not even notice at first. But small shifts in clarity can be early signs of cataracts, glaucoma, or other eye conditions that need specialist care.

👁 Don’t ignore the signs. If things aren’t as sharp as they used to be, it’s worth getting checked.

🩺 Expert care. Local faces.
👁️ Get the very best eyes on yours

🔗taurangaeyespecialists.co.nz
☎️07 578 7508

Optometrists are a great first step for routine eye checks and glasses, but there are times when your eyes need speciali...
07/10/2025

Optometrists are a great first step for routine eye checks and glasses, but there are times when your eyes need specialist care.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor trained to diagnose, treat and perform surgery for complex eye conditions.

It’s worth booking with a specialist if you have:

Sudden or severe vision changes 🌫️

Flashes, floaters, or a dark shadow in your vision⚡

A cataract diagnosis or trouble with glare/night driving

Ongoing eye pain, redness, or inflammation 🔴

Concerns about your child’s vision 🧒

A family history of glaucoma or other serious eye conditions

Getting seen early can help protect your vision and prevent problems from worsening.

👁️ Your eyes deserve expert care.

🩺 Expert care. Local faces.

A clinic designed with patients in mind.Our Pāpāmoa clinic isn’t just new, it’s purpose-built for delivering specialist ...
02/10/2025

A clinic designed with patients in mind.

Our Pāpāmoa clinic isn’t just new, it’s purpose-built for delivering specialist eye care, comfortably and efficiently.

🧑‍⚕️ Designed from the ground up for ophthalmology
🔬 Equipped with the latest diagnostic and surgical technology
📍 Easy to access, right in the heart of Pāpāmoa

Every part of the clinic, from consultation rooms to theatre, has been set up to make the experience relaxed and supportive, with your vision at the centre.

🩺 Expert care. Local faces.

🔗taurangaeyespecialists.co.nz
☎️07 578 7508

👁️ Eye Health Spotlight: When vision changes slowly.You might not notice it at first. Just a bit of glare, some trouble ...
01/10/2025

👁️ Eye Health Spotlight: When vision changes slowly.

You might not notice it at first. Just a bit of glare, some trouble with night driving, or needing brighter light to read.

But slow changes in your vision can be the sign of something more.

Cataracts, glaucoma and macular conditions often progress quietly in the background.

If your eyesight just doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to, it’s worth getting checked.

🧑‍⚕️ Specialist care means we look deeper and catch problems earlier.

Address

25 Park Street
Tauranga
3143

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 5pm
Thursday 8:15am - 5pm
Friday 8:15am - 5pm

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