What are the benefits of LASIK?LASIK eye surgery might be for you if you’re tired of wearing glasses, contact lenses, or both. LASIK benefits include correcting the effects of short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism, which require you to use glasses and contact lenses to see clearly.How does LASIK work? These days, we don’t rely on out-dated approaches like blades. Instead, we use a laser to create a flap in the front of your eye.After the LASIK procedure, patients usually recover quickly and can resume regular activity within 24 hours.SmartSight, or lenticule extraction procedures, may offer advantages if your cornea is too thin and if you wish to enjoy contact sports after laser eye surgery.SmartSight is the most advanced and recent form of laser vision correction. You could think about it as “keyhole LASIK”.SmartSight treatment has all of the advantages of LASIK – low discomfort compared with PRK and a rapid recovery of vision without any of the issues related to a LASIK flap. The only downside of SmartSight is that it’s not suitable for patients with long-sightedness, yet.However, SmartSight is ideally suitable for people whose corneas are too thin for LASIK or who may have otherwise chosen PRK in the past because of contact sports or working in frontline emergency service.Don’t worry. It’s not on you to decide. But if you want to hint about your suitability for one of our procedures, including LASIK and SmartSight, you can take our self-test to see if you are a good candidate and which treatment option might best suit your optical needs.Home » LASIK » What are the LASIK Benefits? Search for: ARE YOU SUITABLE?Check your laser eye surgery suitability online with our free LASIK self-testTAKE SUITABILITY SELF-TESTOUR MOST POPULAR PROCEDURESLASIKSmartSightICLLens ReplacementPRKRefractive cataract surgeryFAQsWHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY…“Very friendly and professional staff. Dr Russell is extremely informative and has a really positive presence. The doctor and all of the staff ensured all my questions were answered fully. I left the surgery feeling as if I’d been really well cared for.”Suzanne Cooper“The staff are all friendly and helpful.”Alana Jenkins“Dr. Russell and the entire team should be commended for their genuine care and personal attention. They made every possible effort to explain and clarify the treatment required and made sure I was comfortable through the consultation treatment.”Xerxes Meher“I was very impressed with the way they run things. It is a well-oiled machine. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing and were very friendly. To top it off, my treatment was excellent.”Iris Van Quickelberghe“Dr. Russell is my hubby’s specialist for years. We love him. Such a kind person and always spends time to explain everything.”Zita Farczadi Kershaw“Highly recommended. They are always helpful and friendly and the outcomes have been beyond my expectations.”Brad Gooda“Many thanks for your care and skill and a big thanks to all your staff for their friendly care and professionalism shown each time I have visited.”Henry Ellison“My wife came to see Dr Russell today and we wanted to say thank you to all the staff for the kind and professional service. We are also extremely grateful for Dr Russell’s generosity when it came to us paying for the consultation. We wanted to reach out and say thank you so much!”Troy and Liana ToddWe have replaced the images of real patients who provided these testimonials to protect their privacy.DISCOVER IF YOU CAN BE FREE FROM GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSESThe 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 optionsBOOK A FREE ASSESSMENTHi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russell, your laser and cataract surgery specialistHI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALISTWith 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 RussellMBChB, FRANZCO MORE ABOUT DR. RUSSELL