Dr. Mo Ziaei
MBChB (Hons), MD, CertLRS, FWCRS, FRCOphth, FRANZCO
Summary :
Dr. Mo Ziaei is an award-winning and internationally recognised vision correction specialist with advanced expertise in laser eye surgery, cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, implantable contact lenses (ICL), and corneal surgery. With a track record of over 9,000 successful procedures, Dr. Mo combines surgical precision with a personalised, patient-centred approach to achieve outstanding visual outcomes. He typically performs around 1000 eye procedures a year and has an exceptional safety track record.
Dr. Mo completed his ophthalmology training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London—one of the world’s leading eye hospitals—in 2014. He subsequently undertook prestigious fellowship training in both London and Auckland, further refining his skills in complex cataract surgery, advanced refractive procedures, and corneal transplantation.
He was awarded his doctoral degree from the University of Auckland for his thesis on Novel Treatment Options for Corneal Disorders, and he now serves as a Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology, contributing to the training of the next generation of eye surgeons.
A respected researcher, Dr. Mo has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and remains at the forefront of innovation in cataract and refractive surgery. He is frequently invited to lecture at leading international ophthalmology conferences, where he shares his expertise on managing complex cataract cases, optimising refractive outcomes, and advancing corneal surgical techniques.
Core Skills and Expertise:
- Advanced cataract surgery including complex cases, premium IOLs, and refractive optimisation
- Laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK) with emphasis on safety and precision outcomes
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE) for presbyopia and high refractive error correction
- Implantable contact lenses (ICL) for patients unsuitable for laser surgery
- Corneal surgery and transplantation, including management of keratoconus and corneal ectasia
Training and principle qualifications :
Honorary Fellowship of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences (FWCRS)
Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), UK
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth), UK
MBChB (Honours) (Leeds University, UK)
Positions held :
- Ophthalmic Surgeon & Director, Re:Vision Laser & Cataract, Auckland
- Ophthalmic Surgeon – Auckland District Health Board
- Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology – University of Auckland
- World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (WCRS) Regional Advisory Committee
- Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
- Editorial board of “Frontiers in Ophthalmology” journal
- Reviewer for 40+ ophthalmic journals
- RANZCO Board of OBCK Examiner
- Director of "Save Sight Society"

