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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Cataract Surgery for Clearer Vision

A Cataract is a clouding over of the crystalline lens that can cause blurry vision and glare sensitivity from lights particularly at night. If a cataract is affecting you performing normal activities, then you may need to consider having Cataract Surgery.

Cataract surgery involves removal of the crystalline lens and replacing it with a silicone/acrylic intraocular lens (IOL). These IOL’s serve not only to provide clearer vision but can also provide a reduction in spectacle dependence.

Choose a Qualified, Experienced Ophthalmologist who utilises the latest technique and technology – it is best to speak to your local optometrist or GP for a referral or ask family & friends if they have had any experiences or know anyone they would recommend. See https://www.huntereye.com.au/about-our_doctors.php for information about our Ophthalmologists.

Choosing a trusted and experienced surgeon is the beginning to achieving a successful outcome.

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Vision Correction Procedures Parramatta, Sydney

Based in the heart of Parramatta, Sydney, Hunter Street Eye Specialists Ophthalmic Surgeons Dr Peter Sumich and Dr Ridia Lim offer vision correcting procedures that reduce and possibly remove the need for corrective visual hardware. Offering Blade Free Laser vision correction and Lens Replacement procedures, utilising the latest technology to achieve optimal results – Bringing vision back into focus

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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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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.