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Refractive Surgery Specialists

The aim of vision correction or refractive surgery is to reduce dependency on visual hardware like glasses and contact lenses to achieve clarity of vision.

With the advancement of technology, technique and experience, it is now uncommon to be unsuitable for some form of refractive vision correction. Though this may be the case and Refractive Vision Correction becoming the “norm”, it is always important to understand that these procedures can have their limitations – realistic expectations is a must, to avoid disappointment. More importantly choosing an experienced surgeon you trust, increases the likelihood of success, regardless of the type of treatment you may end up choosing.

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Unsuitable for Laser Vision Correction? It’s Not the End of the Road

Though most people are suitable for laser vision correction whether it be LASIK, PRK or SMILE, there are going to be those who are not, but doesn’t have to be the end of the road!

One alternative option is Refractive Lens Exchange or Clear Lensectomy, where the lens behind the coloured part of the eye is replaced with an intraocular lens.

Intraocular Lenses can correct short sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia) and also astigmatism, in fact it can correct much higher ranges for all types of correction than any type of laser vision correction. As with any type of procedure a full eye health assessment is necessary to ascertain suitability

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Impaired Vision Can Affect Mental & Physical Health

Interesting article by RACGP about the link between reduced vision with a decline in mental and physical health.
Dr. Peter Sumich offers his perspective on shortcomings of current clinical measurement of vision with a Snellen Chart.
Dr Sumich proposes a consideration to patients’ lifestyle with both quantitative & qualitative subjective measures, which may be a better gauge to functional “day to day” vision and hence highlight the need for intervention.
Read the full article from RACGP https://bit.ly/3qBr3ml

 

 

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Cataract Treatment: Experience Augments Success

Dr Peter Sumich & Dr Ridia Lim

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of visual impairment not just in Australia but globally, with Cataract surgery being one of the most commonly performed procedures.

Even though advancements in technology have made Cataract procedures not only safe, but also reliable with predictable results, having the procedure performed by an experienced Surgeon enhances and increases the likelihood of a successful outcome.

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Laser Vision Correction: Increasing the Rate of Success

Modern technology, Improved Surgical Techniques, Surgeon’s Experience, Customisation and Complete Eye Health Assessment before any procedure, has made laser vision correction a safe option for those who want to remove the need for visual hardware.

Increasing safety, success, and reducing risk is always at the top of the list

Choosing an experienced surgeon who utilises the latest technology is the key to reducing risk and increasing the likelihood of successful treatment.

 

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Reducing Reliance on Reading Glasses

Having to whip out a pair of reading glasses to do simple tasks is not only annoying and inconvenient for some but for most looking “old” starts to become a real concern.

Laser Eye Surgery and Refractive Lens Exchange can help reduce the reliance on reading glasses or other visual hardware to do near tasks like reading the menu, using a phone, reading or as simple as reading price tags when shopping.

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Monovision: A Reliable Paradigm for Presbyopes

Blended Vision or Monovision has been utilised 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. It is a term coined for those whose non-dominant eye is intentionally focused for near to reduce or sometimes remove the need for visual hardware for close range tasks such as using a mobile phone, reading, sewing and computer work, while concurrently leaving the dominant eye focused for distance tasks such as driving and watching cinema or the T.V.

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.

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Laser Eye Treatment: Choosing the Best Procedure for You

The three most commonly performed types of laser eye surgery are;

  1. LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) – Two lasers are utilised – the first laser called the Intralase creates the flap and the second laser is used to reshape central part of the cornea. This is suited to a wider range of prescriptions and can correct long-sightedness, short-sightedness and/or astigmatism.
  2. PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) – The laser is used directly on the outer most layer of the cornea to reshape it and is suited for long-sightedness, short-sightedness and/or astigmatism
  3. SMILE (Small incision lenticule extraction) – Suited for moderate to high amounts of short-sightedness but is not suited to correcting long-sightedness. The laser is used to create a small disc within the cornea that is then removed through a small incision.

Each type having their own advantages and disadvantages, risks limitations and side effects. Regardless of which procedure you are best suited for it is of utmost importance to choose an experienced surgeon who will tailor the procedure and utilises the latest technology to achieve optimal results for you.

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Presbyopia: Glasses On Glasses Off

They say 40 is the new 30 but turning forty means the beginning of changes – eyes are no exception…

Presbyopia – age related farsightedness – Lens dysfunction – the arms are getting too short syndrome – the glasses on glasses off game – can’t read the menu – whatever the description, presbyopia is the gradual loss of the ability to focus for near tasks.

Starting for most from the age of 40 presbyopia results in the need to rely on reading glasses for near tasks such as reading, knitting, sewing, using the computer, mobile phone, shopping and even simple tasks such as reading a menu. For those who have never required or relied on spectacles, the sudden need to wear “reading glasses” may be onerous or inconvenient or worse yet some may become symptomatic suffering from eye strain that can cause migraines or headaches.

Removing the need for reading glasses via Laser Vision Correction (LASIK, PRK) or Clear lens extraction is a definite possibility for those who want to alleviate the need for glasses to perform near tasks.