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HOW LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE WORKS
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THE BENEFITS OF LASIK EYE SURGERY
Dr. Matthew Russell explains how you feel after LASIK eye surgery
LASIK EXPLAINED
Useful information about this laser vision correction procedure
Have you spent years relying on glasses or contact lenses for correct vision? If so, LASIK (laser assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
Refractive surgery can change the way you see the world in minutes. It can give you clearer vision than you ever thought possible without wearing glasses or contact lenses. Most patients’ only regret is that they did not have the procedure sooner. 1
After LASIK vision correction,
- You’ll have the freedom from glasses and contact lenses that you’ve always wanted
- You’ll enjoy the confidence and convenience that your friends without glasses and contact lenses have always taken for granted
- You’ll notice all of the little things that are so easy for everyone else — from taking a shower without the blurriness, to not needing to put in your contact lenses in the morning, to exercising without worrying about your glasses, to avoiding the daily risk of a contact lens infection
- You’ll feel free to face the world without barriers
- You can live life the way it should be – ready to face your future without the needless hassle of glasses and contact lenses.
You may be a suitable candidate for LASIK vision correction if you meet the following criteria:
- You’re at least 18 years old
- Your vision prescription/refractive error has not changed significantly in the past six months to a year
- You are generally healthy
- You don’t have any active eye infection or inflammation that could jeopardise the safety of the procedure
- Your corneas are thick enough for us to create a corneal flap (we can only know that when we examine you)
If you are not eligible for this type of laser eye surgery, Dr. Russell can explore LASIK alternatives with you.
When evaluating your eye surgery options, you owe it to yourself to find the best LASIK surgeon Brisbane has to offer. Dr. Matthew Russell is:
- Passionate about providing top-quality laser eye surgery for his patients. Dr. Russell is always looking for ways to make the procedure safer, more comfortable and more successful. He has multiple scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experienced. He has performed more than 20,000 eye surgery procedures. He stays up to date with improvements in LASIK technology and techniques so he can ensure that you benefit from the latest and best advances
- Respected as an innovator among his patients and peers. Dr. Russell has an excellent reputation both locally and internationally. He’s been a professor at world-class universities. Professional organisations invite him to speak to their international audiences. Dr. Russell is frequently the first to bring new eye surgery technologies to patients in Brisbane
- Provides peace of mind. When you put your trust in Dr. Russell, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from being under the care of an exceptional surgeon.
LASIK improves the focusing power of the eye to treat short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. During the procedure, the surgeon guides a laser to carefully reshapes the cornea, which is the transparent covering of the eye. This improves the way light travels through the eye and focuses on the retina. The result is clearer, crisper vision — without corrective eyewear.
We can perform this treatment on an outpatient basis. We will completely numb your eyes with anaesthetic drops, so you will not feel a thing. We can also give you a sedative medication to help you relax. The entire procedure takes about 5 to 15 minutes, and the laser treatment itself lasts less than a minute. Surgery is over before you know it.
Step 1 – Creating the flap
The first step of treatment is to create flaps in the cornea that are thin and hinged. The flap is created with a femtosecond laser. This thin flap is folded back to reveal the deeper layers of the corneal tissue.
Step 2 – Reshaping the cornea
Next, an excimer laser delivers pulses of light that precisely remove microscopic amounts of corneal tissue to reshape the cornea’s curvature. After we have reshaped the cornea, we restore the corneal flap to its original position over the eye, where it heals on its own.
OHSU Casey Eye Institute, a leader in ophthalmic care and research, recently compared the chance of complications from contact lenses with the risks of vision correction surgery. The information tells us that contact lenses are not always a safer choice than LASIK eye surgery.
In the study, patients had vision loss in one surgery in approximately every 1,250 people. The vision loss was less than people lost from infections related to contact lenses2
Wearing contact lenses puts you at risk of several serious conditions including eye infections and corneal ulcers.3
Not only is this a brief procedure; the recovery time and healing process is minimal. Most patients notice an improvement in vision almost immediately after surgery.
After leaving our centre, we recommend resting your eyes for the remainder of the day. You can likely resume work, driving and most of your daily routine as soon as the day after surgery. You might experience temporarily dry eyes and should use medicated eye drops prescribed by Dr. Russell to reduce inflammation and prevent infection.
Many people dream of clearer vision yet are hesitant to move forward with laser eye surgery. You may have fears or concerns, but you should know that you couldn’t be in better hands. Dr. Russell and our team are committed to educating you about the LASIK procedure so you can make an informed decision about your treatment.
Refractive surgery like LASIK is just one of the surgical procedures Dr. Russell uses to help patients achieve correct vision.
Book a free assessment today. You can book online or call us to arrange an appointment. Assessments are free and suitable candidates all meet with highly sought-after LASIK and PRK surgeon, Dr. Matthew Russell before they commit to surgical procedures.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST CLINICAL STANDARDS OF CLEANLINESS AND HYGIENE
When you visit VSON, you can rest assured knowing that we have taken every precaution possible to ensure your safety. We are screening every visitor to the clinic, operating a one-patient-at-a-time policy and disinfecting all surfaces between each patient visit.
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 eye 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 for good?
These days, people in their 40s and 50s are living as actively as their kids. That’s why we offer specific treatments for people whose eyes are changing as they age.
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?
Armed with varifocals, bifocals, reading specs, contact lenses and everything else – it can sometimes feel like you’re carrying around a pharmacy in your pockets or purse.
We appreciate how you’ve probably got better things to do than have 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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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 details on the procedure itself. Click here for more information.
A direct comparison of PRK vs LASIK eye surgery including the pros and cons of each. Click here for more information.
An informative article on PRK, what the procedure is used for and how it is performed. Click here for more information.
A WebMD article and explanation of LASIK eye surgery. Click here for more information.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
Dr. Matthew Russell
MBChB, FRANZCO
Laser eye surgery specialist
My combination of education, training and experience positions me to provide optimal results for patients of all ages. I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I’ve hand-picked a team of professionals for my laser eye surgery clinic in Brisbane that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.