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Dr Mark Medownick is widely regarded as one of Australia’s foremost ophthalmologists, with more than four decades of expertise in laser vision correction.

Laser eye surgery, also known as refractive surgery, is a revolutionary medical procedure designed to correct common vision problems, such as short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia), and astigmatism (blurred vision). 

This relatively simple and effective procedure reshapes the cornea, the clear “window” at the front of the eye” to improve how light enters the eye, resulting in clearer vision. 

Laser eye surgery has become an increasingly popular choice for people who want to reduce or eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses. 

Is it worth saying goodbye to your glasses and risking it all for the freedom of laser eye surgery? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of laser eye surgery compared to the classic staple, glasses.

This is a PSA from Medownick Laser Clinic: remember to wear UV-protected sunglasses to protect your eyes from serious damage from the sun. But it's also a happy reminder that after you've been to Medownick, you'll be free to buy any sunglasses that take your fancy - no need for prescriptions any more!

After SmartSight, LASIK and other laser eye surgery, Medownick Laser Clinic will donate your old eye-glasses to people who need them in developing countries. 

What will you do after your laser eye surgery? We asked real patients for inspiration... 

Let's take a closer look at why you might need reading glasses, and answer those all-important questions: Can laser fix long-sightedness? Can laser get me out of reading glasses? 

Read and watch the full Channel 9 News story about SmartSight, the new laser eye surgery procedure at Medownick, which can give patients better than 20/20 vision in less than 24 hours.

MiVision, the Ophthalmic Journal, has published an article about the introduction of SmartSight to Victoria, Australia. SmartSight is a new, minimally-invasive form of laser eye surgery that can give better than 20/20 vision in 24 hours. 

Watch this short video showing the transformation of our laser room into a unique and beautiful space that our patients love to look at with their new eyes.

Love them or loathe them, you've heard Medownick ads on the radio and on TV for decades. But did you know that the same man has been voicing the Medownick Laser Clinic ads for almost 30 years? He's been with us so long he's part of the family. Here's a sneak peek into the making of one of our new SmartSight radio ads.

New research has found that drinking red wine in moderation may help to prevent cataracts.