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WHAT OUR TRANSPRK PATIENTS EXPERIENCE
Be self-reliant and recover quicker with TransPRK
You hate your glasses and LASIK is not an option – still, you want an ultra-gentle approach with a quick recovery
Sick and tired of glasses but gutted that LASIK is not for you? Perhaps you’ve heard of PRK, but the thought of an instrument touching your eye puts you off. No worries, we’ve got an alternative that’s got you covered. TransPRK is the latest touch-free advancement of traditional PRK. It’s a simple and elegant procedure that’s non-invasive, safe and gentle to the eye.
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. TransPRK offers the same visual results as LASIK except it’s perfect for full-on lifestyles. Even better, it’s touch-less eye laser treatment: no suction, no flap, no incision.
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. TransPRK offers the same visual results as LASIK except it’s perfect for full-on lifestyles. Even better, it’s touch-less eye laser treatment: no suction, no flap, no incision.
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?
TransPRK is quick. In just one step, the treatment is complete. The short healing process also provides a faster visual outcome so you’ll be back to enjoying all of your favourites activities in no time.
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?
TransPRK is quick. In just one step, the treatment is complete. The short healing process also provides a faster visual outcome so you’ll be back to enjoying all of your favourites activities in no time.
Shape the life you want
An easing sense of freedom and convenience will make you feel victorious – nothing will get in your way.
TransPRK laser eye surgery gives our patients the confidence to accomplish their goals and even set more challenging ones in the future. They only wish they’d done it sooner.
Shape the life you want
An easing sense of freedom and convenience will make you feel victorious – nothing will get in your way.
TransPRK laser eye surgery gives our patients the confidence to accomplish their goals and even set more challenging ones in the future. They only wish they’d done it sooner.
HOW LASER EYE SURGERY IN BRISBANE WORKS
Enjoy a life free from glasses and contact lenses in 3 easy steps
Reach out
Chat us up, give us a call or book an appointment online. We make it easy to get in touch with us.
We’ll meet
Visit our clinic in Fortitude Valley for a free assessment that will give you a complete understanding of your laser eye surgery options.
Enjoy life
After a procedure that’s over before you know it, you’ll have the life-changing freedom that laser eye surgery brings.
THE BENEFITS OF TransPRK
Dr. Matthew Russell explains how you feel after TransPRK
PRK AND TRANSPRK EXPLAINED
What you need to know about TransPRK
Before laser eye surgeons were changing people’s lives with LASIK, they were performing a version of the laser eye surgery called PhotoRefractive Keratectomy (PRK). If you depend on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, but you have been told you do not qualify for LASIK surgery, PRK is a wonderful alternative. 1
At VSON, however, we go one step further with TransPRK (transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy) by SCHWIND. TransPRK is a touch-free laser eye correction method used with SCHWIND AMARIS laser systems.
Benefits of TransPRK at a glance
- Touchless: no suction, no flap, no incision
- Safe: high corneal stability
- Fast: treatment in one step
- The short healing process with faster visual outcomes than conventional PRK
- Very good clinical results equal to conventional PRK and LASIK
After TransPRK,
- You’ll take advantage of high definition vision, free from glasses or contact lenses
- You’ll go about your daily life without the inconvenience of corrective eyewear
- You’ll notice how much more enjoyable work and leisure are without glasses or contacts
- You’ll have the confidence to engage in a wide variety of contact sports or physically demanding occupations
- You’ll enjoy the freedom to live life to the fullest.2
You may be a good candidate for TransPRK 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 TransPRK 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 TransPRK, he can recommend a suitable alternative
- A caring and personable demeanour. Dr. Russell will take the time to educate you about your options and answer all of your questions
- Leading technology. Dr. Russell uses technology (including the technology that makes all-laser no-touch TransPRK possible) that can make your treatment safer, more comfortable and more precise.
TransPRK is similar to LASIK in that it uses laser energy to reshape the cornea to treat refractive errors permanently.
One key difference is that LASIK involves the creation of a corneal flap, and TransPRK does not.
TransPRK is an outpatient procedure, so you can return home the same day as surgery. Before surgery, we will numb your eyes with drops, so you do not feel any pain during the procedure. We also provide oral medication to help you feel relaxed and comfortable.
Removing the top layer of the cornea
Unlike with conventional surface laser methods like LASEK, Epi-LASIK and PRK, with TransPRK the eye is not touched with any instrument.3
Instead, the SCHWIND AMARIS laser removes the epithelium, without suction, flap, or blade, and without the use of blunt alcohol. This touch-free procedure is non-invasive, safe, and gentle to the eye.
Reshaping the cornea
Dr. Russell then uses an excimer laser to carefully reshape the cornea’s curvature. After the TransPRK, he places a bandage contact lens over the eye.
It takes slightly longer to recover from PRK than TransPRK, which takes slightly longer than LASIK because the surface cells of the cornea need to regenerate. Your vision should be good enough to resume work, driving and the rest of your normal activities within a week of surgery.
TransPRK may offer a safe, less painful, and effective alternative to alcohol-assisted PRK in the treatment of mild and moderate myopia, especially in cases of thin cornea.4Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy versus conventional alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy for correction of mild and moderate myopia, Waleed A Ghobashy, Mohamed E Shahin, Karem A Kolkailah
TransPRK allows you to do the things you love without worrying about glasses or contacts. For best laser eye surgery results, you should trust your care to an experienced laser eye surgeon, like Dr. Matthew Russell.
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 TransPRK surgeon, Dr. Matthew Russell before they commit to laser eye surgery.
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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WHICH LASER EYE TREATMENT IN BRISBANE TICKS YOUR BOXES?
Every type of laser eye surgery is equally safe and effective, the only difference is eligibility and convenience
| Quality | LASIK | TransPRK | PRK |
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| Recovery time | Fastest (1 day) | Fast (3-4 days) | Fast (5-7 days) |
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| Cost | More expensive (3500 per eye) | Middle option (2750 per eye) | Least expensive (2376 per eye) |
| Procedure | All laser treatment | All laser treatment – no touch | Mainly laser treatment |
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| History | 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 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.
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 laser eye 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 other treatments available.
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.