Hi, it’s Dr. Russell from VSON. When I tell people I’m a LASIK surgeon, some ask me: “What’s innovative about Brisbane’s first SmartSight laser vision correction procedure?”. Firstly, let me explain what SmartSight is. SmartSight is a form of lenticule extraction. Lenticule extraction is regarded as the most cutting-edge laser eye surgery for the correction of short-sightedness, with or without astigmatism. So, how does SmartSight work? With SmartSight, a laser places a series of pulses within the cornea, forming bubbles less than 1/1000th the width of a human hair. These bubbles outline the tissue that needs removing and creates a tiny connecting tunnel through which we can extract it. Removing this tissue alters the shape of the cornea, correcting short-sightedness and astigmatism at the same time. What are the Benefits of SmartSight? Unlike other laser eye surgeries, with SmartSight we don’t create a corneal flap. This means the procedure is less invasive, so the eye is more comfortable and can heal quicker. Is SmartSight more innovative than LASIK & TransPRK? No, not necessarily. All three procedures achieve the same results. However, your cornea will be stronger with SmartSight as we don’t need to create a flap or remove any layers of your cornea, as is the case with LASIK and TransPRK. There will likely be a place for LASIK and TransPRK for some time in the future because not everyone is suitable for SmartSight yet. To learn more about SmartSight, or if you have any questions, schedule a free assessment at VSON here. Home » SmartSight » What’s innovative about Brisbane’s first SmartSight laser vision correction procedure? Search for: Search... ARE YOU SUITABLE? Check your laser eye surgery suitability online with our free LASIK self-test Check your laser eye surgery suitability online with our free LASIK self-test TAKE SUITABILITY SELF-TEST OUR MOST POPULAR PROCEDURES LASIK PRK TransPRK Refractive Lens Exchange WHAT 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 Todd We have replaced the images of real patients who provided these testimonials to protect their privacy.