Specialist in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery
Dr Chris Pruet is an accomplished ophthalmologist known for his meticulous approach and commitment to patient empowerment. His life’s professional mission is to use the least invasive treatment necessary to protect your vision. This approach, honed through his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA, ensures maximum efficacy with minimal intervention in both glaucoma and cataract care.
SPECIALIST EYE SURGEON
My philosophy is simple: you are always in charge. My role is to be your expert advisor using the safest, most advanced laser and surgical techniques available. My focus is ensuring the treatment plan we create is the least invasive and most efficient solution that truly fits your lifestyle.
Explore Chris’s professional background and experience on LinkedIn.
Discover what sets Dr Pruet apart—trusted expertise, advanced care, and outcomes patients genuinely value.
Dr Pruet provides innovative sight preservation, leveraging experience gained from global leaders like the Mayo Clinic and the UT Health Science Center in the USA. His expertise allows him to prioritise in-office laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries over traditional surgery, leading to a faster recovery and less disruption to your life. As the first surgeon in New Zealand to offer High-Frequency Deep Sclerotomy, you can be assured that you receive care grounded in deep, reliable knowledge aimed at protecting your optic nerve for the future.
Glaucoma Fellow, Mayo Clinic (2016)
Chief Resident, UT Health Science Center, Houston (specialised in trauma)
Medical Doctorate, Baylor College of Medicine
Top score in USA for Glaucoma exam (2014)
These are the procedures and treatments Chris is highly experienced in and can help you with.
We offer short-notice bookings to make sure you get timely,
expert care when it matters most.
SPECIALIST EYE SURGEON
Specialist in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery
Dr Chris Pruet is an accomplished ophthalmologist known for his meticulous approach and commitment to patient empowerment. His life’s professional mission is to use the least invasive treatment necessary to protect your vision. This approach, honed through his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA, ensures maximum efficacy with minimal intervention in both glaucoma and cataract care.
My philosophy is simple: you are always in charge. My role is to be your expert advisor using the safest, most advanced laser and surgical techniques available. My focus is ensuring the treatment plan we create is the least invasive and most efficient solution that truly fits your lifestyle.
Explore Chris’s professional background and experience on LinkedIn.
Discover what sets Dr Pruet apart—trusted expertise, advanced care, and outcomes patients genuinely value.
Dr Pruet provides innovative sight preservation, leveraging experience gained from global leaders like the Mayo Clinic and the UT Health Science Center in the USA. His expertise allows him to prioritise in-office laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries over traditional surgery, leading to a faster recovery and less disruption to your life. As the first surgeon in New Zealand to offer High-Frequency Deep Sclerotomy, you can be assured that you receive care grounded in deep, reliable knowledge aimed at protecting your optic nerve for the future.
Glaucoma Fellow, Mayo Clinic (2016)
Chief Resident, UT Health Science Center, Houston (specialised in trauma)
Medical Doctorate, Baylor College of Medicine
Top score in USA for Glaucoma exam (2014)
These are the procedures and treatments Chris is highly experienced in and can help you with.
We offer short-notice bookings to make
sure you get timely, expert care when it
matters most.
