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Dr James Borthwick is an Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Surgeon at Christchurch Eye Surgery, 128 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013, where he provides advanced medical and surgical eye care; patients are encouraged to share their experiences and write a review to help others make informed choices.
Special interest
His medical interests include macular degeneration, cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and refractive cataract procedures. For fifteen years he was the only vitreoretinal surgeon in the South Island, and he continues to focus on advanced retinal surgery, correction of astigmatism, multifocal lens implantation, and management of complex retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.
Education and training
MB ChB 1982 Otago; FRANZCO 1989
Dr Borthwick graduated MB ChB from the University of Otago in 1982, became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) in 1989, and is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). He has been practicing as a consultant ophthalmologist since 1992, with subspecialty expertise in vitreoretinal surgery and refractive cataract procedures.
Practice address
Southern Eye Specialists
- 128 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013
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Frequently Asked Questions
He specializes in vitreoretinal surgery, macular degeneration management, and advanced cataract procedures.
He graduated MB ChB from the University of Otago and later became a Fellow of FRANZCO and FRACS.
Yes, he was the only vitreoretinal surgeon in the South Island for fifteen years, providing tertiary referral care.
Yes, he performs refractive cataract surgery including astigmatism correction and multifocal lens implantation.
He consults at Southern Eye Specialists and performs surgery at Christchurch Eye Surgery and Southern Cross Hospital.
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