Zak graduated with distinction from the University of Auckland Medical School before undertaking specialist training in Ophthalmology. He then completed two fellowships in Vitreoretinal surgery in Wellington and Sydney. During his time at the Sydney Eye Hospital he performed over 1600 Vitreoretinal surgeries in addition to performing complex cataract surgery and lens exchange procedures.

Zak has completed more than 3000 operations to date and has a particular interest in complicated cataract and Vitreoretinal procedures. Zak also works as a consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the Auckland District Health Board.

Specialising in:

Macular and Vitreoretinal surgery
– Posterior vitreous detachments and floaters
– Epiretinal membranes (ERM)
– Vitreomacular traction
– Macular holes
– Retinal tears and holes
– Retinal detachments

Medical retina:
– Age related macular degeneration (AMD)
– Diabetic retinal disease
– Retinal vascular conditions

Cataract surgery and Refractive lens exchange surgery:
– specialising in complex and high risk cataract surgery
– tailored lens selection for individuals based on their visual needs and preferences