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How Laser Eye Surgery Can Benefit Your Future Savings Goals With the high cost of living and housing, many young adults have realised they must take one step further and aim for smarter financial decisions. Savvy money managers often create a budget and examine their expenses to determine if any can be reduced or eliminated. [...]

Unfit for LASIK? Discover Other Types of Laser Eye Surgery LASIK is so well known worldwide that many people believe it’s the only form of laser eye surgery. It may have been the pioneering method, but other laser eye surgery options are as safe and suitable for some people. So, if you’re not an ideal [...]

Play Sports? Here are 4 Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery Whether you are a pro or amateur sportsperson, you need good eyesight to play at your best. Wearing glasses or contacts will enable you to see, but they can be uncomfortable and impractical, especially while playing sports.   Glasses are easily knocked or fall off [...]

New Year, New Vision. Is 2024 Your Year for Eye Surgery? New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Setting new year’s resolutions or goals for the months ahead and achieving them can positively impact our motivation, self-esteem, and enthusiasm. Many people set the new year’s goal of improving their vision and reaping [...]

Ditch the Glasses: Switch up Your Look With Laser Eye Surgery Over the years, some of the greatest feedback from patients has been the thrill of throwing away their glasses. After laser eye surgery, they no longer felt tied to their glasses. They could enjoy daily living and a wider range of activities without the [...]

Medicare, Insurance & Laser Eye Surgery Looking after your eyesight is essential to enjoy the best possible quality of life in the short and long term. To make this possible, there is financial support available for eye tests, and people with private health insurance can claim a rebate on contact lenses and glasses. But what [...]

Road to Clear Vision: Why FIFO Truck Drivers Benefit from Laser Eye Surgery Truck drivers must have excellent eyesight. Without it, they’re compromising safety for themselves and other road users. Poor eyesight impairs their ability to make split-second decisions that can save lives, and not only impacts drivers’ job performance but also their quality of [...]

Focusing on Eye Care: World Sight Day 2023 If you ask us, every day of the year should be eye care day, but there’s one day on the calendar recognised worldwide as World Sight Day. The second Thursday of October is our yearly reminder of the importance of caring for your eyes to prevent vision [...]

The Importance of Eye Exams: Are You Due for a Checkup? The importance of eye health awareness can’t be underestimated. Around 90 per cent of blindness and vision impairment in Australians is preventable or treatable if detected early. Encouraging Australians of all ages to have their eyes tested regularly leads to early detection and treatment. [...]

Guide on Myopia: What is it & Laser Eye Treatments A staggering 6.3 million Australians have myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness. The number is estimated to grow, and approximately 55 per cent of the population will have myopia by 2050. Even though myopia cannot be prevented from developing, certain treatments can be used to reduce [...]

SmartSight: The Latest Laser Eye Surgery Technology From LASIK, to SMILE, laser eye surgery technology has continued to improve in recent years. SmartSight is the latest advancement, with its incredibly quick recovery and impressive results, patients are keen to learn more about the technology. What is SmartSight? SmartSight is a type of Refractive Lenticule Extraction [...]

For some people, knowing how often you should have an eye test is essential for maintaining eye health. While an eye test may be an annual appointment for some, others may leave it off their schedule entirely. If you're unsure how often you should get an eye test, here are some compelling reasons to make [...]

How to Care for Your Eyes: Do’s & Don’ts Our eyes are one precious part of our body. Unlike broken bones and skin abrasions, serious eye injuries don’t always repair themselves. Losing your sight can be life-altering because it can’t be recovered. Some extra care and attention can help your eyes stay healthy and serve [...]

5 Ways to Calm Down Before LASIK Surgery Many people find medical procedures daunting and overwhelming. So it’s no surprise you may feel a little anxious before going into LASIK surgery. For many it may be the first surgery being awake, and the uncertainty can contribute to those nerve-racking feelings. If you haven't scheduled your [...]

Can I Get LASIK if I Have Cataracts? Cataracts can feel like a dark cloud hanging over you. You won’t know if you’re one of the lucky ones that requires no treatment. Or, with time, the cataract can grow bigger, making it harder to see and impacting your quality of life. Luckily there’s a solution [...]

Can I Get Laser Eye Surgery to Fix Astigmatism? It’s a common myth that laser eye surgery can’t fix astigmatism. However, laser eye surgery for astigmatism is now a routine and effective treatment. Modern astigmatism laser eye surgery techniques can significantly improve vision and correct astigmatism. What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is caused by a curvature [...]

Preparation for LASIK - What to Do Before Surgery When it comes to surgery, laser eye surgery is fairly a minor one. But no matter how quick and easy the surgery is, it still requires you to do a little preparation beforehand. The time you spend prior getting ready for the procedure will help ensure [...]

Am I Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery? The majority of the adult Australian population who wear glasses or contacts are good candidates for laser eye surgery. After surgery patients have the freedom to get up in the morning, without worrying about their glasses or putting in their contact lenses. But not everyone is suitable and [...]

Laser Eye Surgery Cost & Payment Plans Looking for how much does laser eye surgery cost ? Eye surgery is an investment. When you have laser eye surgery, you’re looking out for your eyesight and overall well-being; saving yourself a lifetime of contact lenses or glasses expenses, plus the convenience and aesthetics of not having [...]

What is the Best Age for Laser Eye Surgery? You might be wondering about the recommended age of LASIK or what age you can get laser eye surgery. Or you might be at the other end of the scale, wondering if it's too late for surgery. While there’s a large window of time to have [...]

8 Things to Expect During Laser Eye Surgery Recovery What will my recovery from laser eye surgery look like or what to expect after laser eye surgery , is something people frequently ask. Most are curious about what they can expect in the hours and days post-surgery and want to plan for any changes they may need [...]

Short Sighted Vs Long Sighted Vision - Definitions, Causes and More Short and long-sightedness are common vision disorders caused by eye structure issues. The shape of the eye may be too long, too short, or too rounded, distorting images. Glasses or contact lenses are needed to help refract the light correctly because the eye can’t [...]

Can you Get LASIK While Pregnant? What you Need to Know LASIK eye surgery can be life-changing for a person, especially when one is busy welcoming a newborn to the world, let's find out can you have lasik while pregnant and what can be the side effects.   Many women have a list of jobs they [...]

Glasses, Contacts or LASIK? Find the Best Treatment for You When it comes to vision aids, there’s plenty of choices. It’s a matter of deciding which one suits your lifestyle, your preference and budget. Glasses Many people with poor or deteriorating vision start with glasses. But after a while, some people seek a more convenient [...]

How Does LASIK Work? A Beginner’s Guide to Laser Eye Surgery Are you considering LASIK eye surgery but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Here’s all the information you need to make an informed decision. Read on for details about the LASIK procedure, possible side effects and risks, and rewards on laser eye surgery. [...]

SmartSight vs PRK vs LASIK – What’s the Difference? Laser eye surgery comes in multiple forms. Gone are the days when one laser type had to fit all kinds of eye problems; as research and technology has developed in the field, so have the options and treatments available to those who may need to receive [...]

Do UV Lenses on Glasses and Contacts Protect Your Eyes? We know how damaging the sun’s rays can be to our skin and eyes. Protecting your skin seems fairly straightforward, but when it comes to your eyes, it’s not so simple. However, if you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, you have the option of [...]

Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe? Side Effects, Risks & Rewards The thought of a laser reshaping your eyeball is enough to make anyone question about is laser eye surgery safe and to know about its risks and rewards. Before any medical procedure, it’s important to know how safe is eye surgery and what to expect. [...]

How Long Does Laser Eye Surgery Last? Laser eye surgery is an investment, so it’s normal to want a healthy return. For many years after laser eye surgery, you can enjoy the freedom of not wearing glasses or contacts and save money that you would have spent on them. One of the most common questions [...]