Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Blended Monovision

Blended Vision or Monovision is a treatment option for people with Presbyopia. With presbyopia typically affecting people over the age of 40, blended monovision has been used for many years as a reliable strategy to achieve the ability to perform near and distance tasks without the aid of glasses or contact lenses.

Blended Monovision is a term that describe the treatment of the dominant eye for distance and the non-dominant eye for close-up vision. Since both eyes work together when viewing, the brain “blends” the images together for clear vision at both distance and near, reducing reliance on visual hardware for clear vision.

Blended vision can be achieved with Laser Vision Correction or via Lens Exchange and offers a more permanent solution for those who want to be able to perform both distance and near tasks free from visual hardware.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Presbyopia Vision Correction

In its simplest form presbyopia is the loss of ability to focus on nearby objects. Close or near tasks are near impossible or more difficult to perform as the lens in the eye becomes less flexible and more rigid. Close up tasks such as using mobile, reading, threading a needle become challenging without the aid of reading glasses or other visual hardware.

Though there is no reversing the aging process of the crystalline lens, vision correction procedures can certainly aid in reducing and at times removing the reliance on visual hardware for close range tasks.

Laser vision correction like LASIK, PRK and Clear lens extraction are just some of the procedures that can help reliance on visual hardware for close tasks.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Glaucoma Treatment Options

Hosted by Glaucoma Australia’s CEO Annie Gibbins watch Hunter Street Eye Specialists’ Ophthalmic Surgeon & Head of Glaucoma Unit at Sydney Eye Hospital Dr Ridia Lim together with her fellow Dr Kalliopi Giannopoulous discuss treatment options for those diagnosed and living with Glaucoma.

#glaucomaaustralia

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Vision Correction: Know Your Options

Having clear functional vision without the need for visual hardware is possible.

Marketing terminologies can be confusing and more so which to choose can quickly becomes a minefield of confusion.

To simplify, the choice falls under two main umbrellas – Corneal Treatments and Lens Procedures

Though there are different types of Corneal based laser vision correction procedures, the premise is the same – to improve vision by reshaping the cornea through the use of laser in order to reduce dependency or in some cases altogether remove the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Changing the shape of the cornea via laser changes its ability to “focus” images on to the retina hence changing the clarity of your vision without visual hardware.

Vision can also be corrected by insertion of a man-made Lens using Intra Ocular Lenses (IOL) or (ICL) Implantable Collimer/Contact Lenses. Replacing the lens inside the eye via Refractive Lensectomy or Clear Lens Exchange can reduce dependency on visual hardware, as does inserting a Phakic IOL or ICL.

At Hunter Street Eye Specialists, we understand that it’s not a one size fits all solution and hence customise each treatment to individual needs. The decision as to which procedure is the best suited to you requires a full eye health review and thorough discussion with the eye specialist regarding the pros and cons of each procedure.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Treating Cataracts: The Latest Technology

Current treatment for Cataract is removal via surgical means.

The procedure and surgical techniques have improved markedly over the years, increasing accuracy of results and better surgical outcomes. Technology has enabled surgeons to refine surgical techniques during the procedure through the improvements in Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) design and better delivery mechanisms for insertion of IOL.

Pre-Surgery measurements have increased the accuracy of visual outcomes through advancements in instrumentation. At Hunter Street Eye Specialists Dr Lim and Dr Sumich use swept source optical coherence (OCT) biometry, that has proven track record for repeatability & reproducibility – quickly becoming the industry gold standard for ocular biometry. Measuring the length and curvature of the eye accurately, assists clinicians and surgeons with IOL power calculations to achieve desired visual outcomes. Swept source biometry has been demonstrated to be more effective in measuring eyes with dense cataracts, providing surgeons accuracy in lens power calculations and hence increasing likelihood of more accurate targeted visual outcomes.

Posted on By Hunter Street Eye Specialists

Cataract Treatment: Path to Successful Outcomes

Cataract is the clouding over of the crystalline lens causing reducing the quality of vision. Commonly caused by the natural ageing of the lens, other causes are lifestyle choices like smoking or systemic illness such as diabetes, trauma to eye and use of certain medications. Commonly gradual in nature it can in certain circumstances (usually depending on cause) deteriorate fairly quickly requiring the need for surgical intervention sooner.

The only treatment for cataract is surgery. Cataracts cannot be reversed and there are no current approved non-surgical treatments for cataracts.

To ensure successful outcome, an experienced Surgeon who utilises the latest technology is of utmost importance. Instruments, Intraocular lens & Improved surgical techniques & technology have improved leaps and bounds – with it the increased reliability of successful outcomes.

At Hunter Street Eye Specialists in Parramatta, Sydney, Dr Ridia Lim and Dr Peter Sumich offer the latest technology and each having more than 25 years surgical experience, have expertise to increase the likelihood of successful surgical outcomes.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Touch-free Laser Vision Treatment

Through the innovative SmartSurfACE eye lasering procedure DR Peter Sumich can help patients achieve clear vision without compromise. Combining the advantages of SCHWIND’s proven TransPRK surface ablation method and revolutionary SmartPulse technology.

Unlike with previous methods, the eye is not touched with any instrument. Instead, the Schwind Amaris corrects vision through the top layers of the cornea

  • No need for suction
  • Blade Free Treatment – No need to create a flap or incision
  • No need to use of alcohol on the Cornea
  • SmartSurfACEis non-invasive, safe, gentle, and stress-free for the patient.

SmartPulse technology gives the cornea a very smooth surface, resulting in optimum vision quality and significantly faster healing.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Latest Tech in Laser Vision Correction

The SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS is the latest tech in laser vision correction and is one of the world’s highest-performance eye laser systems for refractive and therapeutic corneal surgery. It brings together the most advanced technology in existence and offers unmatched speed, precision, and safety for laser eye surgery.

At Hunter Street Eye Specialists Parramatta, Dr Peter Sumich uses the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS in conjunction with the Intralase tailoring the procedure to each patient, allowing for blade free treatment with increased safety and precision

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Specialists in Vision Correction

Freedom from visual hardware to see clearer is a possibility. Whether you are Long-sighted, Short-sighted or astigmatic or a combination of them, vision correction can reduce the need to rely on glasses or contact lenses to see.
Choosing a trusted, experienced surgeon who utilises the latest technology is the beginning to achieving a successful outcome. Practising in the heart or Parramatta and with a combined experience of more than 40 years Dr Peter Sumich and Dr Ridia Lim can help in correcting vision and reduce dependency on visual hardware to achieve clear vision.

Posted on By Hunter Eye Specialists

Cataract Eye Specialists

Impaired vison has proven to affect both mental and physical health. Those with low vision due to eye conditions like Cataracts are at an increased risk of depression, falls, fractures and less independence.
 
With over 25 years experience Dr Ridia Lim and Dr Peter Sumich are based in the heart of Parramatta, Sydney at Hunter Street Eye Specialists. Experienced in treating Cataracts, they utilize the most advanced surgical techniques, state of the art equipment and use the latest Intraocular Lens Implants (IOL’s) to correct long-sightedness, short-sightedness and astigmatism.
 
Together with increased safety and precision, patients are not only able to see clearer, but are also relatively spectacle independent for most activities after Cataract removal and insertion of an intraocular lens.