For
millions of Australians, wearing contact lenses
or glasses is the normal part of life. But
imagine being able to wake up in the morning
and not having to reach out for your glasses!
With refractive surgery many Australians are
experiencing the benefits laser vision correction
can have on their lifestyle.
Understanding Laser
Vision Correction Laser vision correction is an exciting
procedure that has been performed in Australia
since 1990. To date there have been no reported
long term effects.Currentadvances in refractive surgery means
that the post operative results are more predictable
and accurate.
The Lasik Procedure At the Marsden Eye Laser Clinic we
use the latest laser technology procedure
and equipment available. The preferred technique
used at the clinic is LASIK (Laser Assisted
in-Situ Keratomileusis) which is safe, quick
and virtually pain free. It involves creating
a "flap" of the cornea with a specialised
instrument called the microkeratome. Once
the flap is made a light beam from a cold
laser (eximer laser) reshapes the cornea to
each individual's needs for
short-sightedness,
long-sightedness, and astigmatism. The flap
is then replaced to its original location,
bonding securely, without the need for stitches.
The eye heals within the first 24 hours and
patients can generally resume work the day
after surgery.
Are you a candidate?
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Do you wear glasses or contact
lenses?
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Are you over 21 years or older?
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Would you like to reduce your dependency
of glasses or contact lenses?
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Would you like to enjoy the freedom of outdoor
or contact sports without glasses or contact
lenses? If you have answered 'yes' to any
of the above you may be a suitable candidate
for LASIK surgery. The decision to have LASIK
surgery is an important one and we at the
Marsden Eye Laser Clinic believe it should
be a fully informed one. For a full assessment
and discussion about the procedure contact
us on the numbers provided.
Realistic Expectations
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The aim of refractive surgery
is to reduce your dependency on glasses or
contact lenses.
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98% of patients who have had laser vision
correction can pass a drivers test and function
normally for most activities without the use
of contact lenses or glasses.
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If you are over 45 years of age, you may
still require reading glasses for close work.
