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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
SmartPulse technology gives the cornea a very smooth surface, resulting in optimum vision quality and significantly faster healing.
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
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.
“It’s too expensive” is a common misnomer, when it comes to vision correction procedures.
LASIK, Clear Refractive Lensectomy, PRK, Lens Exchange – whatever the procedure may be research shows that the single upfront cost of any vision correcting procedure is far less than the incremental lifetime cost of paying for vision correcting hardware, making vision correcting eye procedures more cost effective.