Mr Julian Christey is a friendly and approachable eye surgeon. He is passionate about improving patients quality of life and has a wealth of hands on experience in a range of surgical and non-surgical techniques for vision correction.
Mr Julian Christey specialises in:
Ophthalmologist
Cataract Surgeon
Medical Retina and Uveitis Specialist
Training & Experience
After gaining his MBChB in 1992 Julian worked at Christchurch Hospital. He then spent some time as a Ophthalmology locum in London. Having completed his Ophthalmic specialist training at Auckland Hospital in 2001 he returned to England for fellowship training in oculoplastics, anterior segment, medical retina and uveitis. He gained invaluable knowledge and experience during his time there.
Julian continues to teach registrars and allied health professionals including Optometrists and General Practitioners and regularly attends international meetings and conferences. He has also played a leading role in a number of research initiatives.
Current Positions & Professional Memberships
Consultant Ophthalmic surgeon for Counties Manukau District Health Board
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Auckland
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Family & Personal Interests
Julian is kept busy by his three young boys. Summer holidays messing about on boats are always a favourite family past-time.
