The Wellington Eye Centre is a premier laser eye surgery clinic, specializing in laser vision correction since 1994. We offer SMILE, LASIK and PRK.
Laser Eye Surgery Specialist Since 1994
The Wellington Eye Centre is New Zealand’s premier laser eye surgery provider. The clinic offers significant experience, unparalleled technology, and amazing value to patients looking for laser vision correction. We pride ourselves on our state of the art equipment as well as our first class service. We have introduced a number of advanced eye surgery techniques in New Zealand, including being the first in New Zealand to perform LASIK and the new SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) laser surgery. The clinic was founded in 1988 by Dr Andrew Logan, a renowned New Zealand pioneer in refractive surgery procedures. Dr Logan has worked to create the Wellington Eye Centre to be the premier laser surgery provider it is today. He prides himself on having the latest technology and being at the forefront of new and proven techniques and procedures. Our team are highly trained and use some of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic ophthalmic equipment in Australasia. Wellington Eye Centre was the first eye clinic to obtain the VisuMax™ femtosecond laser in 2009 - the most advanced laser vision correction technology available to date. Our eye specialist, Dr Andrew Logan has extensive experience in laser eye surgery and has had training both locally and internationally. Dr Logan also has experienced being in your shoes, he himself had refractive surgery in 1996 to remove his need for spectacles. Dr Logan’s key achievements include:
- He was the first eye surgeon in New Zealand to carry out LASIK eye surgery, more than a year before any other New Zealand clinic.
- In 2002 he was the first New Zealand surgeon to perform LASEK eye surgery.
- Dr Logan was the first in New Zealand to perform SMILE laser vision correction in 2014, a new flap-less refractive surgery option. Our goal is to not only maintain our leadership in introducing and providing new techniques and technologies, but to deliver them with the highest standard of care. We are an affiliated Southern Cross provider and NZAS accredited for room based procedures. We are proud to be the only laser eye surgery clinic in New Zealand to be able to offer all available types of laser vision correction procedures so that you have the freedom to choose the procedure that is most suitable for you and your eyes.
13/09/2025
🌿 Kia kaha te reo Māori! 🌿
This week we join Aotearoa in celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).
At Wellington Eye Centre, we’re proud to support te reo as a taonga (treasure) of our culture and identity.
👁️ Did you know?
The word for “eye” in te reo Māori is karu.
The word for "laser" is taiaho.
We’d love to hear from you 👉 What’s your favourite kupu (word) in te reo Māori? Share it in the comments and let’s celebrate the beauty of the language together. 💬
̄ori ̄ori
20/08/2025
The day of surgery can be daunting - here's a quick overview of what to expect during your laser eye surgery procedure!
27/07/2025
Joining the New Zealand Police Force (NZPF) is a significant career choice. It demands physical and mental fitness, integrity, and adaptability. Good vision is essential in law enforcement due to the demanding and unpredictable nature of police work, which can involve making split-second decisions in dangerous or visually challenging environments. So, what does this mean if you wear glasses or contact lenses? Find out more here: https://wefixeyes.co.nz/articles/what-are-the-visual-requirements-to-join-the-police-in-nz/
15/07/2025
Lazy eye, medically known as amblyopia, is when an eye has reduced vision, even with the most up-to-date glasses or contact lenses on. This can be due to several different causes.
Depending on the reason, whether it has been treated, and the extent of the reduced vision, it may or may not affect your suitability for laser eye surgery. Find out more in this blog: https://wefixeyes.co.nz/articles/amblyopia-and-laser-eye-surgery/
24/06/2025
We've passed the shortest day of the year, and today marks six months till Christmas, which means this year is slipping by. If having laser eye surgery was on your bingo card this year, there's no better time than now! However, if you need more reasons to book an assessment, then have a read of these reasons why our patients love being glasses-free for winter!
Thinking about laser eye surgery in NZ? Here are some of the top reasons laser vision correction could be the answer for you!
06/05/2025
Laser eye surgery is an elective surgery, performed on your most important sense organ. Therefore, we put your safety first. This article will talk about some of the additional tests that we do at the Wellington Eye Centre to make sure that you can go ahead safely with laser eye surgery.
During your laser eye surgery assessments our aim is to ensure laser eye surgery is safe for you. This article explains how.
14/04/2025
The cost of laser eye surgery varies across New Zealand, with the current pricing being between $3,200-$3,600.
We've broken down the cost of laser eye surgery, what this includes at the Wellington Eye Centre, and compared prices across New Zealand.
Have a read to find out more in this blog!
The cost of laser eye surgery in New Zealand is between $3200-$3600 per eye. Many clinics offer an extended interest-free payment option too.
24/03/2025
In honour of World Optometry Day yesterday, we'd like to take the chance to thank our Optometrist Shannon for the amazing job she does looking after our patients from far and wide. You can find out more about her, and why she became an Optometrist in this blog 👀 https://wefixeyes.co.nz/articles/meet-our-optometrist-shannon-tubman/
06/03/2025
We understand that laser eye surgery and the recovery can be a bit daunting. So, we've broken down the process and compiled our top tips to help ease you through the healing process!
Laser eye surgery is a popular, safe and short quick procedure. Here's how to ensure you have a smooth and stress-free recovery after laser eye surgery!
17/02/2025
Are glasses getting in the way of your summer activities? Find out how laser eye surgery could help you smile through summer.
Want to be free of glasses for summer? But don't want to give up your summer activities? SMILE eye surgery may be the answer for you!
13/01/2025
We know that laser eye surgery can be expensive and has a high upfront cost, which is why we work with Gem Visa and Q card to offer extended interest-free payment options. To help you kickstart 2025 we are offering 24 months interest-free! Check out the surgery payback calculator to see if this option might suit you.
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Laser Eye Surgery Specialist Since 1994
The Wellington Eye Centre is New Zealand’s premier laser eye surgery provider. The clinic offers significant experience, unparalleled technology, and amazing value to patients looking for laser vision correction.
We pride ourselves on our state of the art equipment as well as our first class service. We have introduced a number of advanced eye surgery techniques in New Zealand, including being the first in New Zealand to perform LASIK and the new SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) laser surgery. The clinic was founded in 1988 by Dr Andrew Logan, a renowned New Zealand pioneer in refractive surgery procedures. Dr Logan has worked to create the Wellington Eye Centre to be the premier laser surgery provider it is today. He prides himself on having the latest technology and being at the forefront of new and proven techniques and procedures.
Our team are highly trained and use some of the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic ophthalmic equipment in Australasia. Wellington Eye Centre was the first eye clinic to obtain the VisuMax™ femtosecond laser in 2009 - the most advanced laser vision correction technology available to date.
Our eye specialist, Dr Andrew Logan has extensive experience in laser eye surgery and has had training both locally and internationally. Dr Logan also has experienced being in your shoes, he himself had refractive surgery in 1996 to remove his need for spectacles. Dr Logan’s key achievements include:
- He was the first eye surgeon in New Zealand to carry out LASIK eye surgery, more than a year before any other New Zealand clinic.
- In 2002 he was the first New Zealand surgeon to perform LASEK eye surgery.
- Dr Logan was the first in New Zealand to perform SMILE laser vision correction in 2014, a new flap-less refractive surgery option.
Our goal is to not only maintain our leadership in introducing and providing new techniques and technologies, but to deliver them with the highest standard of care. We are an affiliated Southern Cross provider and NZAS accredited for room based procedures.
We are proud to be the only laser eye surgery clinic in New Zealand to be able to offer all available types of laser vision correction procedures so that you have the freedom to choose the procedure that is most suitable for you and your eyes.
