Laser Eye Surgery
Everything you’ve been wanting to know about laser eye surgery
Laser eye surgery is a fast, safe and long-term alternative to wearing glasses or contact lenses. It is most commonly used to help people with short-sightedness, long-sightedness or blurred vision to see completely naturally.
Medownick Laser Clinic is a pioneer of laser eye surgery in Australia, and we have been helping people to see naturally for more than 30 years. Our surgeons are among the most experienced in Australia, our laser technology is world-class, and we regularly perform every different type of laser eye surgery.
In fact, we have already helped more than 45,000 patients experience life without their glasses. Book a free assessment today to find out if you could be next.
Why should you have laser eye surgery?
Thinking about laser?
Here are six reasons why our patients tell us they’re so glad they switched glasses and contacts for natural vision.
A world of convenience
No more fogging up under PPE, feeling blind at the gym, waking up to blur, or packing spare lenses everywhere you go. A world of convenience can open up to you (and you can walk in the rain whenever you like).
Take that new job
Are glasses holding you back from taking the next step? Apply for that new role! Snuggle that new baby! Move to that new country! Renovate that new home! And do it all without the hassle of glasses or contacts.
Adventures and thrills
Experience the thrill of diving into pristine waters, hiking through rainforests, skiing down a fresh slope, kicking a footy, and taking to the open road… all without the bother of contacts or glasses.
See and be seen
See and be seen naturally. Shave, pluck and apply make-up without fogged-up glasses sliding down your nose. Spot your date across the room (and your fiancé at the end of the aisle) without a lens between you.
Keep your cash
Did you know you could save money with laser? Save on decades of new glasses, prescription sunnies and contact lenses. Our payment plans are interest-free, and can be spaced out for months or years to suit your budget.
A safe alternative to contacts
Here's a scary stat: contact-lens wearers have a 1 in 100 risk of developing serious eye infection, and a 1 in 2000 chance of significant vision loss. Laser may be a safer, longer-term alternative that cares for your eyes.
Can laser give me 20/20 vision?
Yes! Laser is most commonly used to fix long-sightedness (hypermetropia), short-sightedness (myopia) and astigmatism.
Most of our patients achieve close to or even better than 20/20 vision.
Medownick Laser Clinic specialises in using laser technology to perform surgeries that correct what is known as “refractive errors” in the eyes (listed below). Refractive errors relate to the shape of the eye, which bends and refracts light in such a way that objects might seem blurry or out-of-focus at certain distances.
Once these errors are corrected by the laser, patients have little or no need for glasses or contact lenses.
What if I only started needing reading glasses in my 40s?
You are not alone. In fact, almost everyone in the world, regardless of whether or not they needed glasses when they were younger, and regardless of whether or not they had laser eye surgery, is likely to need reading glasses as they age.
This is due to a condition called presbyopia. Despite behaving in a similar way to long-sightedness, by making it difficult for you to see details up close, presbyopia is not caused by the shape of your eye.
While laser can and sometimes is used to treat presbyopia, in most cases we will recommend a different, non-laser procedure, known as lens replacement, because it offers a longer-term solution that will turn back the clock on your eyes.
Different types of laser eye surgeries
At Medownick we offer every type of laser eye surgery available in Australia.
Smart Sight
Minimally-invasive, virtually-painless, “lenticule-extraction” (LALEX) procedure that can give 20/20 vision overnight with no downtime.
Femto-LASIK
A well-known laser procedure, made even more accurate by using both our excimer and femtosecond technologies.
Touchless Robotic
Makes use of technology so progressive that no instrumentation needs to touch the eye.
Surface Ablation
One of the first forms of laser eye surgery, PRK (or ASLA) can still give 20/20 vision to patients unsuitable for other procedures.
SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE
Laser eye surgery at Medownick is surprisingly affordable, and our quotes are tailored to your unique eyes and the procedure you choose.
We charge only one fee, with no hidden costs. This includes your surgery, all your post-operative appointments, and all your medications and drops.
INTEREST FREE PAYMENT PLANS
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SAFETY
With a 99% success rate, laser eye surgery
is one of the safest elective procedures.
Laser eye surgery treatments are extremely safe. More than 30 million laser eye surgery treatments have been performed worldwide, with more than 97 percent of patients achieving 20/20 vision or even better, and not a single case of blindness reported in Australia.
Like any surgical procedure, laser surgery is subject to complications, but the good news is that serious or long-term complications are extremely rare. Moreover, most complications can be corrected through eye-drops or an enhancement procedure, which we provide free-of-charge if it is needed in the first five years following your initial procedure.
The reality is that you have a greater chance of developing an infection from your contact-lenses, or having a car accident on the way to work, than you are at developing a serious complication from laser eye surgery.
Why laser eye surgery?
Imagine waking up in the morning and not having to fumble around for your glasses – with laser eye surgery, 20/20 vision is a real outcome. Read more about the benefits of laser eye surgery.
What will I experience at Medownick on the day of my laser eye surgery?
Here’s what you can expect on your journey to seeing naturally, from the day you start to explore your suitability, through the assessment process, preparing for your procedure, and embracing all the future holds with your new eyes.
FAQs about laser eye surgery
We want you to be as informed as possible about your surgery. Here are our patients’ frequently asked questions about laser eye surgery, from ‘does it hurt?’ to possible risks and side effects, and more.
What is laser eye surgery and which laser is right for my eyes?
The technology used in laser eye surgery continues to evolve. Discover the difference between the various types of procedures that different eye clinics may offer, including LASIK, SmartSight, SMILE™, Lasik-without-a-flap, PRK and Touchless Robotic surgery, and the best approach for your eyes.
What will I experience after my laser eye surgery?
Just because your laser eye surgery is over, it doesn’t mean we stop caring about the health of your eyes. At Medownick, we are committed to your recovery and wellbeing.