Free yourself from glasses and contacts with PRK eye surgery in Brisbane

DISCOVER HOW PRK LASER EYE SURGERY COULD FREE YOU FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES – EVEN IF YOU’RE UNSUITABLE FOR LASIK1https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/prk/

Free yourself from glasses and contacts with PRK eye surgery in Brisbane

DISCOVER HOW PRK LASER EYE SURGERY COULD FREE YOU FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES – EVEN IF YOU’RE UNSUITABLE FOR LASIK2https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/prk/

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WHAT OUR PRK PATIENTS EXPERIENCE

Be self-reliant with PRK

You hate your glasses and LASIK is not an option

Sick and tired of glasses but gutted that LASIK is not for you? No worries – we’ve got a LASIK alternative that’s got you covered.

“Dr Russell and the team go above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable and well informed for your surgery pre and post.” – Carlita Glode

Eyes – be free!

If your vision is making you feel like you’re missing out on life, all you need is the courage to correct it. PRK eye surgery offers the same visual results as LASIK and can be perfect for full-on lifestyles.

3Healthline. 2021. PRK vs. LASIK: Differences, Pros, Cons, and What to Expect. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/prk-vs-lasik#efficacy> [Accessed 28 June 2021].

“I received absolute personable and extremely professional attention. I’m still pinching myself and only wish I’d met Matthew and his colleagues years ago! Thank you, thank you!” – Lee Shekleton

Eyes – be free!

If your vision is making you feel like you’re missing out on life, all you need is the courage to correct it. PRK eye surgery offers the same visual results as LASIK and can be perfect for full-on lifestyles. 4Healthline. 2021. PRK vs. LASIK: Differences, Pros, Cons, and What to Expect. [online] Available at: <https://www.healthline.com/health/eye-health/prk-vs-lasik#efficacy> [Accessed 28 June 2021].

“I received absolute personable and extremely professional attention. I’m still pinching myself and only wish I’d met Matthew and his colleagues years ago! Thank you, thank you!” – Lee Shekleton

Isn’t it time you ditched the specs for good?

Perhaps you’ve always taken your glasses and contact lenses in your stride, but wouldn’t it be amazing to get on with life without having to consider them first?

“I could not recommend VSON more. I had an exceptional experience – the staff were VERY friendly, kind, patient with my nerves and very respectful. The follow-up appointments were helpful, and there was plenty of convenient availability. I would highly recommend booking a consult – it changed my life.” – Kelay Lay

Isn’t it time you ditched the specs for good?

Perhaps you’ve always taken your glasses and contact lenses in your stride, but wouldn’t it be amazing to get on with life without having to consider them first?

“I could not recommend VSON more. I had an exceptional experience – the staff were VERY friendly, kind, patient with my nerves and very respectful. The follow-up appointments were helpful, and there was plenty of convenient availability. I would highly recommend booking a consult – it changed my life.” – Kelay Lay

Shape the life you want

An easing sense of freedom and convenience should make you feel victorious – nothing will get in your way.

PRK laser eye surgery aims to give our patients the confidence to accomplish their goals and even set more challenging ones in the future.

Shape the life you want

An easing sense of freedom and convenience should make you feel victorious – nothing will get in your way.

PRK laser eye surgery aims to give our patients the confidence to accomplish their goals and even set more challenging ones in the future. 

HOW LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE WORKS

Enjoy a life free from glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps

Young woman in glasses with a tablet, Laser Eye Surgery Brisbane

Reach out

Chat us up, give us a call or book an appointment online. We make it easy to get in touch with us.

BOOK A FREE ASSESSMENT
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We’ll meet

Visit our clinic in Fortitude Valley for a free assessment that will give you a complete understanding of your laser surgery options.

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Enjoy life

After a procedure that’s over before you know it, you’ll have the life-changing freedom that eye surgery brings.

5Healthblog.uofmhealth.org. 2021. Pros and Cons of LASIK: Are the Risks Worth the Cost?. [online] Available at:  https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/eye-health/pros-and-cons-of-lasik-are-risks-worth-cost
THE BENEFITS OF PRK

Dr. Matthew Russell explains how you feel after PRK

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PHOTO-REFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY EXPLAINED

What you need to know about PRK

A LASIK alternative

Laser eye surgery has been around for more than 40 years. Before LASIK, there was photorefractive keratectomy. PRK eye surgery delivers long-term results that are of the same exceptional quality as LASIK.
If you’re one of the many people who have been told they don’t qualify for LASIK surgery, PRK may be an option that could help your vision!6Brian S. Boxer Wachler, 2017, PRK laser eye surgery: How it differs from LASIK, All About Vision, US https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/prk.htm

After PRK eye surgery you should be able to…

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with PRK, you should seek a second opinion from a qualified health practitioner.

You may be a good candidate for photorefractive keratectomy PRK surgery if:

  • You’re 18 years or older
  • You haven’t experienced any significant changes in your vision prescription in the past six months to a year
  • You’re in good health and do not have any serious eye conditions
  • Your corneas are too thin or unusually shaped, or you are prone to dry eye problems
  • You’re at a higher risk of flap-related complications because of your occupation or normal activities (e.g., you are a professional athlete or a first responder).
  • Take our online laser eye surgery self-test to get a preview of your PRK suitability

Your visual results and well-being depend on the expertise of your Brisbane laser eye surgeon. Dr. Russell offers:

  • Experience. Dr. Russell has done more than 20,000 vision procedures.
  • A genuine investment in your health and well-being. Dr. Russell will be candid with you and recommend what he feels is right for your needs and goals. If he does not believe you would benefit from PRK eye surgery, he can recommend a suitable alternative.
  • A caring and personable demeanour. Dr Russell will examine your eyes, take the time to give you the best medical advice about your options, and answer all of your questions.
  • Leading technology. Dr. Russell uses technology that can make your treatment safer, more comfortable, and more precise.8VSON | Laser Eye Surgery Brisbane. 2021. What is the best laser eye surgery technology?. [online] Available at: <https://vson.com.au/what-is-the-best-laser-eye-surgery-technology/> [Accessed 28 June 2021].

PRK and TransPRK are similar to LASIK in that they use laser energy to reshape the cornea to treat refractive errors permanently.

PRK vs LASIK

One key difference is that LASIK involves the creation of a corneal flap, and PRK eye surgery does not. With traditional PRK, an excimer laser is used to carefully reshape the cornea tissue and its curvature.

TransPRK

At VSON, we go one step further again with TransPRK (transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy) by SCHWIND.

Unlike conventional surface laser methods like LASEK, Epi-LASIK, and PRK, with TransPRK the eye is not touched by any instrument.

9Adib-Moghaddam S, Haydar AA, Razi-Khosroshahi M, Soleyman-Jahi S, Tefagh G, Grentzelos MA, Arba-Mosquera S, Kymionis GD. Predictors of Visual Acuity Improvement and Supernormal Vision After Refined Single-Step Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy. J Refract Surg. 2019 Dec 1;35(12):771-780. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20191025-01. PubMed PMID: 31830293.

Instead, the SCHWIND AMARIS laser removes the epithelium (the outer layer of the cornea), without suction, a blade, or the use of blunt alcohol. This touch-free procedure is non-invasive, safe, and gentle to the eye.

10Eye-tech-solutions.com. 2021. SCHWIND TransPRK – the no-touch laser eye treatment. [online] Available at: <https://www.eye-tech-solutions.com/transprk#:~:text=Unlike%20with%20conventional%20methods%20like,and%20gentle%20to%20the%20eye.> [Accessed 28 June 2021]. Discover more about TransPRK here.

The healing process takes slightly longer from PRK than LASIK because the thin corneas’ surface cells need to regenerate.11All About Vision. 2021. PRK vs. LASIK. [online] Available at: <https://www.allaboutvision.com/en-gb/vision-surgery/prk/> [Accessed 28 June 2021].

After the procedure, we position a bandage contact lens over the eye to let the cornea heal. Sometimes, we prescribe medicated eye drops to help you recover as well. Your vision should be good enough to resume work, driving, and the rest of your normal activities within a week of the surgical procedure.

PRK allows you to do the things you love without worrying about glasses or corrective lenses. For the best laser eye surgery results, you should trust your care to an experienced laser eye surgeon, like Dr. Russell.

 

Book a free assessment today. You can book online or call us to arrange an appointment. Before you commit to surgery, suitable candidates will meet with the sought-after surgeon, Dr. Matthew Russell.

DISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES

The best way to find out if eye treatment is right for you is to have an in-person assessment. You’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and vision correction options

WHO CAN LASER EYE SURGERY HELP?

Find the laser eye surgery option right for your age. We offer unique solutions for each stage of life

Tired of missing out because you need glasses and contact lenses to see clearly?

Do your glasses prevent you from looking your very best?

We know how it feels to have glasses and contact lenses get in the way of what you most want out of life. That’s why we offer a free assessment in Brisbane to help you make an informed choice about laser eye surgery.

After you’ve had our assessment, you’ll enjoy the clarity and confidence you need to know – without a doubt – if laser surgery is right for you.

Do your glasses make you look years older than you actually feel?

Life needn’t go downhill the second you hit some magic number. Why spend half a lifetime in reading glasses when a 20-minute treatment can get you out of them?12All About Vision. 2021. Refractive Lens Exchange (Lens Replacement Surgery). [online] Available at: <https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/refractive-lens-exchange.htm> [Accessed 21 June 2021].

These days, people in their 40s and 50s are living as actively as their kids. That’s why we offer specific treatments for ageing eyes whether you need a corneal transplant, laser surgery, or have dry eyes.

Book an assessment in Brisbane, and we’ll guide you towards the right treatment for you.

Seeking to ditch your lifetime of glasses and contact lenses for good?

With varifocals, bifocals, reading specs, contact lenses, and everything else – it can sometimes feel like you’re carrying around a pharmacy.

We appreciate you’ve got better things to do than having to worry about your declining vision. Visit us for a free assessment, and you too can join the hundreds of thousands that experience spectacle-free vision from morning till night regardless of age.

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Brisbane performer Jordan Malone (@jordanmalone_) talks about her laser surgery at VSON

THE LAZY PERSON’S WAY TO LEARN EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISION CORRECTION

Tired of Googling your way to understanding vision correction? We’ve got you covered! This “all-in-one” guide to vision correction options in Queensland will answer every question you have. Even the ones you didn’t think to ask! Best of all, it’s only a click away.

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WHICH LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE TICKS YOUR BOXES?

Every type of laser eye treatment aims to achieve freedom from glasses, the only difference is eligibility and convenience

Quality SmartSight13https://crstodayeurope.com/articles/celebrating-the-magic-of-vision/atos-and-smartsight-current-trends-and-procedural-volume/ LASIK14https://crstoday.com/articles/2014-jan/enhancing-the-speed-of-visual-recovery-after-lasik TransPRK15https://www.eye-tech-solutions.com/transprk#:~:text=Unlike%20with%20conventional%20methods%20like,and%20gentle%20to%20the%20eye PRK16https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/prk/
Recovery time Fastest (1 day) Fast (1 day) Less fast (3-4 days) Least fast (5-7 days)
Eligibility
  • Short-sightedness from -0.5D to -12.5D
  • Astigmatism to 5D
  • Short-sightedness -0.5D to -10D
  • Long-sightedness to +4D
  • Astigmatism to 4D
  • Short-sightedness -0.5D to -8D
  • Long-sightedness to +3D
  • Astigmatism to 6D
  • Short-sightedness -0.5D to -8D
  • Long-sightedness to +3D
  • Astigmatism to 6D
Cost Find out here Find out here Find out here Find out here
Procedure All laser treatment without a flap All laser treatment All laser treatment – no touch Mainly laser treatment
Advantage
  • No flap
  • Less discomfort during op
  • Ideal for those involved in contact sports or physically demanding occupations
  • Shorter recovery than PRK eye surgery
  • Totally touch free procedure
  • Faster visual outcome compared to PRK
  • Faster procedure than PRK or Lasik18The ELZA Institute. 2021. PRK vs LASIK : Choosing The Right Laser for Surgery. [online] Available at: <https://www.elza-institute.com/prk-vs-lasik-vs-transprk/> [Accessed 28 June 2021].
  • Best for low prescriptions (below -1.00)19Healio.com. 2021. Depending on patient, LASIK is most common choice among doctors for low myopia. [online] Available at: <https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20120225/depending-on-patient-lasik-is-most-common-choice-among-doctors-for-low-myopia> [Accessed 28 June 2021].
History Surgeons first performed lenticule extraction in 200720https://eandv.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40662-014-0003-1 First performed 1991 First performed 2007 First performed 1987
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LASER EYE SURGERY…

Educate yourself further about laser eye surgery

A guide to LASIK, what it can treat, as well as all the need-to-know details on this refractive surgery. Click here for more information.

A direct comparison of PRK eye surgery vs LASIK eye surgery including the pros and cons of each and which uses a femtosecond laser. Click here for more information.

An informative article on PRK eye surgery, what the procedure is used for and how it is performed including how it affects your corneal tissues and corneal nerves. Click here for more information.

A WebMD article and explanation of LASIK eye surgery. Click here for more information.

Single-Step Transepithelial PRK vs Alcohol-Assisted PRK in Myopia and Compound Myopic Astigmatism Correction

They say ‘you are what you eat’. Like any aspect of the body, whether it’s the state of your joints, your brain, your digestion, or your eye health. A healthy and balanced lifestyle plays an important role. Both in warding off disease and even the effects of ageing that some may think are inevitable. Though we can’t eat good vision, we can ensure our diet contains all the vital nutrients and compounds. Click here to read more about laser eye surgery in Auckland and find out more about foods for eye health.

If you have to deal with the hassle of corrective lenses, ditching them for perfect eyesight sounds like a dream come true. The best way to achieve that goal is through eye laser surgery. There are a few different laser procedures to choose from, three of the most common being PRK, LASIK, and SMILE. Even if you think your eyes are too difficult to correct with surgery, this may not be the case. Click here to find out about SMILE laser eye surgery and the incision lenticule extraction SMILE technique, as well as the other treatment options available.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russel, your laser and cataract surgery specialist

HI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALIST

With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.

Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.

I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I have hand-picked a team of professionals that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.

Dr. Matthew Russell

MBChB, FRANZCO