Dr Aaron Wong

Born and raised in Auckland, Dr. Aaron Wong attended medical school at the University of Otago and completed his ophthalmology training in Auckland, Hamilton, and Palmerston North. He currently serves as a consultant ophthalmologist at Te Whatu Ora, where he works at public clinics in Greenlane, Waitakere, and Manukau.

After completing a glaucoma fellowship at Auckland Hospital, Aaron was awarded the RANZCO New Zealand Branch Scholarship to undertake an additional glaucoma fellowship at Sydney Eye Hospital. There, he gained extensive experience in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques such as iStent, Hydrus, iTrack, and Preserflo, as well as established techniques like trabeculectomy and tube shunt surgery. His special interest in glaucoma stems from a desire to provide comprehensive medical and surgical management using the latest technologies in glaucoma care. Combining his expertise in medical (eyedrop) and laser treatments for glaucoma, he aims to offer personalised care options tailored to each patients unique needs.

Aaron also completed a cataract fellowship at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. He finds great reward in seeing patients vision improve post-surgery, even after performing thousands of operations. He feels privileged to provide cataract surgery customised to meet each patients unique visual requirements.

In addition to his clinical work, Aaron is actively involved in research. He completed a clinical research fellowship with the University of Auckland and has published numerous papers. He frequently presents at national and international ophthalmology conferences and is passionate about teaching; currently serving as the tutor specialist for Auckland ophthalmology registrars and is involved in educating optometrists and nurses.

Areas of Specialisation

• Cataract Surgeon
• Glaucoma Specialist

Qualifications/Memberships
BSc, MBChB, FRANZCO