At Newcastle Eye Centre, we combine a dedicated team of experts, advanced treatment modalities and a wide range of specialised ophthalmological services to deliver comprehensive, patient-focused eye care for our Hunter community.
Welcome to Newcastle Eye Centre
We are a trusted, leading ophthalmic practice serving Newcastle and the Hunter Region for 25+ years. We offer comprehensive ophthalmological services for both acute and chronic eye and eyelid conditions.
Our practice is led by Dr Eugene Hollenbach, a leader within Newcastle and the Hunter Valley in the field of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Hollenbach is dedicated to advancing his expertise across a variety of topics, and regularly delivers lectures on Refractive Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Eyelid & Cosmetic Surgery and Dry Eye.
He also runs frequent seminars with the public and other health professionals in these fields.
Our Service Divisions
Newcastle Eye Centre is dedicated to offering a full spectrum of ophthalmological services tailored to the needs of our community.
To meet these diverse needs, Newcastle Eye Centre has evolved into three distinct divisions that deliver specialised care in the following areas:
- New Eye Vision for affordable cataract surgery without the wait times
- Prèface Cosmetic for high-end cosmetic eye treatments and procedures
- iLaser Vision Surgery for lens replacement surgery for people over 40
New Eye Vision
A more affordable cataract surgery option without the long wait times.
Many patients experience frustration with the long wait times for cataract surgery in the public healthcare system. While private hospital options have always been available, the costs for uninsured patients can be prohibitive.
New Eye Vision by Newcastle Eye Centre has collaborated with leading medical supply companies, artificial lens manufacturers and Lingard Private Hospital to offer a more affordable alternative. This allows our ophthalmologists to perform cataract surgery in a state-of-the-art facility while passing on significant cost savings to patients.
If you are currently on the public waiting list and would like to explore the option of having your surgery with New Eye Vision, please contact us for further information.
Prèface Cosmetic
Cosmetic eye treatments and procedures.
Prèface Cosmetic by Newcastle Eye Centre is The Hunter’s leading facial cosmetic clinic, specialising in surgical and non-surgical treatments for lids, cheeks, and chins.
Our ophthalmic surgeons perform procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to correct drooping or puffy eyelids, brow lifting to restore a more youthful eye contour and other precision techniques to rejuvenate the delicate eye area.
Serving patients in Newcastle and East Maitland, Prèface Cosmetic offers state-of-the-art facial procedures designed to enhance both appearance and function. Using advanced techniques that stimulate natural collagen regeneration, we focus on long-lasting, natural-looking results.
iLaser Vision Surgery
Freeing patients from glasses dependence using cataract removal techniques.
iLaser Vision by Newcastle Eye Centre offers lens replacement surgery, a highly effective procedure that replaces the eye’s natural lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) to correct vision.
Lens Replacement Surgery may benefit people who are over 40 and:
- Wear reading glasses
- Are long sighted with bi-focal glasses
- Have presbyopia
- Have astigmatism
Using advanced technology, our ophthalmic surgeons customise the choice of premium intraocular lenses to suit each patient’s visual needs, reducing dependence on glasses and enhancing overall clarity.
No more glasses on, glasses off! Contact us to discuss whether lens replacement surgery is right for you.
Meet Our Specialists
Newcastle Eye Centre has been in operation for over 25 years. Our highly experienced ophthalmic surgeons’ sub-specialties include:
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Cataract and Lens Replacement Surgery
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Oculoplastics and Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
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Dry Eye
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Age-related Macular Degeneration
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Presbyopia Treatment
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Pterygium Surgery
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
Dr Eugene Hollenbach
Ophthalmic Surgeon
Dr Alastair Gittos
Ophthalmic Surgeon
Hospitals We Work With
For patients with private health insurance, our eye surgeons operate at both Lingard and Maitland Private Hospitals.
We offer eye surgery for non-insured patients at John Hunter Hospital for those with eye emergencies or at Kurri Kurri District Hospital for those seeking elective eye surgery.
Non-insured patients may choose to go on a public waiting list or alternatively utilise New Eye Vision to expediate their surgery without going on a waiting list.
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John Hunter Hospital
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Lingard Private Hospital
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Maitland Private Hospital
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Kurri Kurri District Hospital
Our Locations
Our ophthalmic practice is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle and has satellite clinics in Maitland, Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace, ensuring comprehensive care is available at a location close to you.
Our practices are easily accessible to accomodate low mobility and offer convenient parking.
Location:
47 Bolton St,
Newcastle NSW 2300
(Parking available across the road)
Location:
Level 2, Maitland Private Hospital Medical Centre
173 Chisholm Rd,
Ashtonfield NSW 2323
(On-site parking available in hospital precinct)
Location:
Medical Specialists Rooms
Shop 33, Stockton Street,
Nelson Bay NSW 2315
Location:
The Terrace Centre Shop 6a
2 The Close,
Raymond Terrace NSW 2324