Free yourself from glasses and contacts with SMILE laser eye surgery in Brisbane

ESCAPE THE LIMITATIONS OF VISUAL AIDS WITH ULTRA GENTLE, FLAP-FREE LASER EYE SURGERY

Free yourself from glasses and contacts with SMILE laser eye surgery in Brisbane

ESCAPE THE LIMITATIONS OF VISUAL AIDS WITH ULTRA GENTLE, FLAP-FREE SMARTSIGHT LASER EYE SURGERY

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SMILE LASER EYE SURGERY EXPLAINED

The pros and cons of SMILE laser eye surgery

What is SMILE laser eye surgery?

Are you prepared to SMILE?

We are proud to offer SMILE eye surgery, the latest and most advanced laser eye surgery procedure available today. SMILE stands for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction and is a revolutionary technique that has gained recognition among many eye surgeons as the most cutting-edge and minimally invasive procedure for correcting myopia (short-sightedness), with or without astigmatism.

SMILE eye surgery is a flapless procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to create a small incision in the cornea, which is then used to remove a lenticule, a tiny layer of tissue that causes refractive errors. This technique is more precise and minimally invasive compared to other laser eye surgeries, resulting in faster healing times, less discomfort, and reduced risk of complications.

With eye SMILE surgery, patients can expect LASIK-like outcomes with the added benefits of minimal discomfort and faster healing times. If you are seeking a safe, effective and cutting-edge solution to correct your myopia or astigmatism, SMILE eye surgery may be the answer for you.

SMILE eye surgery is a revolutionary procedure that offers comparable outcomes to LASIK with less invasive surgery. This innovative technique results in faster, easier and more comfortable healing.

By avoiding the creation of a corneal flap, SMILE surgery provides a more comfortable experience postoperatively compared to other laser eye surgery methods.

The low-energy SMILE procedure produces outcomes that are comparable to LASIK, ensuring that you gain clear vision, without the need to wear glasses or contact lenses, faster than ever before. With SMILE eye surgery, you can achieve wonderful vision without discomfort and long healing times associated with other surgical techniques.

Not necessarily. Although SMILE eye surgery is a less invasive option, LASIK and PRK will still be necessary for some patients who are not suitable for SMILE.

The current version of SMILE also has some limitations compared to LASIK, particularly in terms of correcting astigmatism and eye movements during surgery. However, all three procedures ultimately achieve the same great results, with SMILE offering the advantage of avoiding the creation of a corneal flap. This results in a stronger cornea and faster healing times compared to LASIK and PRK.

Additionally, SMILE may also provide better night vision for those with larger pupils due to the wider treatment zone. Therefore, the choice of procedure will ultimately depend on individual factors and preferences.

On the flip side, there are some drawbacks:

  • SMILE eye surgery may have a longer visual recovery time of up to one week compared to LASIK, which typically takes only a day
  • SMILE does not currently correct hyperopia (long-sightedness)
  • SMILE might produce slightly higher aberrations and therefore potentially night vision that isn’t as good
  • At present, the ZEISS Visumax version of SMILE is unable to correct astigmatism with the same level of accuracy as LASIK

Why?

With the ZEISS Visumax laser, we can’t centre treatment as precisely as we can with LASIK – iris tracking with LASIK, not SMILE because:

  • the laser doesn’t offer pupil tracking
  • the laser doesn’t offer cyclotorsion control (you have to “dock and treat”)
  • we cannot adjust for eye movements or decentration of the treatment during the time of surgery – that means treatment of astigmatism will not be as accurate as we can achieve with LASIK

The next generation of SMILE laser eye surgery will enable us to:

  • alter treatment centration at the time of surgery
  • give us more precise control for us to align for the astigmatism correction of the eye
  • use a wider treatment zone which may mean that patients might end up getting a better quality of night vision (especially for those who have larger pupils)

You may be suitable for SMILE eye surgery if you:

  • Have a stable prescription (short-sightedness, with or without astigmatism).
  • Good eye health and a cornea with the strength to withstand the effects of surgery. The shape of the cornea should also be correct.
  • Do not take any medication that could prevent your eye from healing or have any systemic conditions, including bodily diseases such as diabetes or conditions where the collagen in the body is abnormal.

We will need to assess your refractive errors and suitability at your free assessment.

DISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES

The best way to find out if eye laser 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 laser vision correction options

HOW LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE WORKS

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

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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.

1Healthblog.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
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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?2All 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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DISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES

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

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