Break up with your glasses with laser eye surgery in Perth

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Discover different forms of laser eye surgery

LASIK

LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis) is the most common form of laser eye surgery performed at our clinic to correct refractive errors and reduce the dependence on glasses and contact lenses. There have been over 30 million LASIK laser eye procedures performed worldwide.

SMARTSIGHT NOVA

SmartSight NOVA is the latest laser eye surgery procedure available today. SmartSight NOVA is a type of Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction (KLEx). It is safe, gentle and precise. With excellent visual recovery and comfort after the procedure, it is less invasive than other forms of laser eye surgery.

PRK

PRK (PhotoRefractive Keratectomy) is another form of laser eye surgery equally as effective and as safe as LASIK, however a better option if there is a condition with the cornea or other needs. Although the vision results are just as good as LASIK, the recovery time is usually longer.

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What’s involved in having laser eye surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a quick procedure however you will need to be available for 2 to 3 hours. It’s best to have someone drive you home after your treatment and for a check-up the next day. The laser procedure takes around 20 minutes per eye and is performed with local anaesthetic eye drops. You will be lying comfortably on a bed during the procedure as your surgeon talks through each step.

How much is laser eye surgery?

The cost of LASIK and TransPRK is $7000, the cost of SMARTSIGHT is $7500.

We have a great range of payment and financing options, so you can find the perfect match. Click here to learn more about laser eye surgery costs.

Tell me more about the 3 different laser surgery options

The LASIK Procedure

Corneal Flap Creation: The SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser is used to create a thin, precise corneal flap. This step is crucial as it allows access to the underlying corneal tissue for reshaping while ensuring the flap can be easily repositioned afterward.

Vision Correction with the Excimer Laser: With the flap gently folded back, the SCHWIND AMARIS 1050RS laser—a state-of-the-art excimer laser—is employed to reshape the corneal tissue. This process removes microscopic amounts of tissue to correct refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The laser treatment is highly efficient and usually takes between 15 to 60 seconds, depending on the degree of correction required.

Flap Positioning: After the corneal reshaping is complete, the surgeon repositions the corneal flap. Remarkably, the flap naturally adheres to the underlying cornea within minutes, eliminating the need for stitches or sutures.

The entire procedure is quick and minimally invasive, offering rapid recovery times for most patients. It’s fascinating how advanced technology like the SCHWIND lasers can achieve such precision, allowing for high levels of customization and safety in vision correction.

The PRK Procedure

PRK is very similar to the LASIK procedure, except for the first step. Rather than separating a flap in the cornea, this layer is removed prior to reshaping the underlying corneal tissue. This layer grows back in the next few days which means there is a longer recovery time than for LASIK.

SmartSight NOVA Procedure

SmartSight NOVA is an advanced and innovative laser eye surgery technique. It employs a single laser to create an ultra-thin disc of corneal tissue, known as a lenticule, which is carefully extracted through a small incision.

This state-of-the-art procedure is renowned for its safety, precision, and gentleness. It delivers exceptional visual outcomes with minimal disruption, providing rapid visual recovery and enhanced post-operative comfort. Compared to other laser eye surgeries, SmartSight NOVA is notably less invasive, making it an attractive option for those seeking effective and efficient vision correction

Treatment for Short-sightedness (Myopia)

Short-sightedness means objects in the distance are blurred, however those closer are in focus.

Nearly 25% of people in Australia are Myopic. This usually develops while the eye is still growing during childhood or adolescence and stabilises when full growth is reached.

We recommend LASIK, SmartSight or PRK laser eye surgery to reshape the cornea and allow light rays to focus correctly on the retina.

Treatment for Long-sightedness (Hyperopia)

Long-sightedness means objects in the distance are seen more clearly than those up close.

Hyperopia occurs if the cornea and lens are not strong enough, the eye is too short and light is focused behind the retina.

We recommend LASIK or PRK laser eye surgery. This causes the focusing point in the eye to move forward and match up with the surface area of the retina.

Treatment option for Astigmatism

Astigmatism refers to the condition where the cornea has different curvature. Instead of being perfectly round like a basketball, the cornea in astigmatism is shaped more like a rugby ball or a AFL football. This difference in curvature means that light entering the eye doesn’t focus evenly on the retina

This makes focusing uneven or distorted, therefore objects are not seen clearly without glasses whether they are up close or in the distance. Many people with Myopia or Hyperopia have some Astigmatism as well.

We recommend using LASIK, SmartSight or PRK laser eye surgery to correct the long/short-sightedness as well as reshaping the cornea into a more spherical shape. This causes the focusing point in the eye to coincide with the surface of the retina.

Treatment option for Presbyopia

Presbyopia refers to the gradual inability to focus on near objects as we get older This is caused by the lens in the eye becoming less flexible.

Patient experience presbyopia between 40-50 as they find it difficult to read or see things up close. Presbyopia can often be confused with Hyperopia.

In early presbyopia, PRK or LASIK may offered a “blended” solution. In some cases, our surgeons may offer a Lens Replacement procedure instead. This procedure is also referred to as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) or Clear Lens Exchange (CLE).

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DISCOVER LIFE CHANGING FREEDOM

BRING YOUR REALITY INTO FOCUS

Imagine the freedom of a life without glasses or contacts.

You’ll wake up to see the alarm clock clearly and fall asleep without worrying about your contacts.

Enjoy more confidence in your personal and professional life, from workouts to nights out, by fully embracing your new freedom without glasses or contacts.

The team at Lions Laser Vision is here to help you achieve clear vision with a lifestyle as vibrant as you are.