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Pricing and
Insurance
Information
We're committed to providing world-class specialist eye care that is transparent and accessible. We understand that specialist surgery can be a significant financial investment, and we do our best to make the process as easy as possible, including arranging payment options if required.
The Costs of Your Eye Care Journey

Below you'll find guide pricing for our specialist consultations, diagnostic appointments, and major surgical procedures.

Fee Details
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Specialist Clinic Consultations and Follow-Up

Pricing for clinic visits varies slightly between our specialists based on the complexity of the consultation and diagnostic equipment required. Please call if you would like more information on pricing.

$225 - $268
Initial Specialist Consultation

There may be additional costs for long or complex consultations or if imaging or treatment is required during your consult.

$155 – $184
Standard Follow-Up Appointment

For routine post-operative checks or scheduled follow-up for chronic conditions.

$75 – $290
Complex Diagnostic Imaging/Testing

Please note that in some cases, more than one scan/test may be required.

Major Surgical Procedure Pricing

The fees below are provided as a guide.

From
$4,575
/per eye
Cataract Surgery

Excludes the cost of premium IOLs (Lenses). Complex cases may be higher.

From
$4,575
/per eye
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

Excludes the cost of premium IOLs (Lenses).

From
$3,400
/per eye
Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL)

Pricing can vary based on the ICL implant required

$4,200
/per eye
Pterygium Surgery

Includes the surgeon’s fee for sutureless removal and tissue grafting.

From
$3,200
/single eye
From
$5,100
/both eyes
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Pricing is highly dependent on whether it’s upper or lower lids, and if the procedure is purely cosmetic or functional.

Insurance
FREE
Zero Cost Guarantee
ACC Funded Surgery

If your treatment is related to an injury covered and approved by ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation), we guarantee that your assessment, treatment, and surgery in our private clinic will be provided at absolutely no charge to the patient.
There is no surcharge, no part charge, and no hidden fees for ACC approved cases, even if you don't have private nsurance or are not a New Zealand resident.

Medical Insurance
Private Health Insurance
We are also affiliated with, and work closely with, all major insurance providers in New Zealand to ensure seamless claim processing for covered procedures. These providers include:
NIB - affiliated provider
Police Health Plan
Partners Life
Sovereign
Accuro
AIA
AA
Southern Cross - affiliated provider
We recommend contacting your specific insurance provider prior to your visit to confirm coverage details and any applicable excesses.

If you have private medical insurance we are an affiliated provider for all insurance companies in New Zealand. This means:

  • Ask your GP for a referral to Eye Surgeons
  • Contact your insurer to confirm your cover
  • Our admin team will request pre-approval on your behalf once you have a surgical recommendation
  • We will advise you of any gap payment before your procedure

Affiliated Provider Status

One clear sentence — "Eye Surgeons is a Southern Cross affiliated provider." Patients specifically search for this before choosing a surgeon. Many callers are ringing to confirm this one fact.

What Affiliated Provider Means in Practice

  • Streamlined claim processing — no need to pay upfront and claim back
  • Our admin team handles the pre-approval process on your behalf
  • You are advised of any gap payment before your procedure date

The Pre-Approval Process — Step by Step

This is the most common insurance call theme — patients don't understand the process and call to ask what happens next.

  • Get a referral from your GP or optometrist
  • Attend your initial consultation (check your policy for specialist consultation cover)
  • If surgery is recommended, our admin team applies for pre-approval from Southern Cross
  • Southern Cross confirms the benefit amount
  • We advise you of any gap payment (difference between their benefit and our fee)
  • Surgery proceeds once pre-approval is confirmed

What Is Typically Covered

  • Cataract surgery is covered under most Southern Cross policies that include surgical cover
  • The benefit amount varies by plan — Ultracare, Classic Care, and other plans pay different amounts
  • Cover for the initial consultation varies by plan — check before booking

Gap Payments

Patients call specifically because they don’t know if they’ll owe anything. A plain-English explanation: "Depending on your Southern Cross plan, there may be a gap payment between Southern Cross’s benefit and our surgeon’s fee. We will confirm the exact amount before your surgery date so there are no surprises."

What Southern Cross Does Not Cover

  • Premium lens upgrades (trifocal/multifocal IOLs) — typically not covered; patient pays the difference
  • Hospital facility fees and anaesthetist fees are separate — Southern Cross usually covers these if your policy includes hospital cover
  • Cosmetic procedures (cosmetic blepharoplasty)

How to Check Your Own Cover

Direct patients to self-serve before calling: "Log in to your Southern Cross member portal at southerncross.co.nz, or call them on 0800 800 181, and ask whether your policy includes surgical benefits for cataract surgery."

Ready to find out if your Southern Cross policy covers your procedure?

Call us on 07 242 0977 and our admin team will guide you through the process.

Ready to Book Your Specialist Visit?

Regardless of your location, our efficient booking system ensures you receive rapid access to our specialist services.

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Appointments
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sure you get timely, expert care when it
matters most.
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