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What is laser eye surgery ?

LASIK · 24 August 2021 · VSON

What is laser eye surgery?

Laser eye surgery, or laser vision correction, involves using lasers to reshape the front surface (cornea) of your eyes so that you can focus better. It can correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism.

When you wear glasses or contact lenses, they bend the light and correct the imperfect shape of the eye. With laser eye surgery, we are effectively sculpting that correction onto the surface of the cornea. By sculpting the prescription onto the eye, we neutralise or correct the imperfections so that you no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses.

To learn more about laser eye surgery and discover which eye treatment is best to free you from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses, book a free laser vision assessment today.

Dr Matthew Russell, laser eye and cataract surgeon in Brisbane

Dr. Matthew Russell, a laser and cataract surgeon

MBChB, FRANZCO

With over 15 years of experience and over 20,000 procedures performed, 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.

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