David Gunn
MBBS (Hons I), BSc, CertLRS, FRANZCO, FWCRS
About David Gunn
Dr David Gunn is a corneal, cataract and laser eye surgeon and the co-founder of Focus Vision in Brisbane, where he practises alongside Dr Brendan Cronin. He graduated with first-class honours from the University of Queensland and completed subspecialty fellowship training at the Bristol Eye Hospital and the London Vision Clinic in the UK.
Dr Gunn was the first surgeon in Australia to perform the CLEAR lenticule extraction procedure and performed the first CAIRS procedure in Australia and New Zealand. He practises at the Queensland Eye Institute, holds a public appointment at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and co-created the CAIRSPlan surgical planning tool used by corneal surgeons worldwide. His special interests include laser vision correction, implantable contact lenses, keratoconus and complex corneal surgery.
Articles by David Gunn
How Long Do ICLs (Implantable Contact Lenses) Last?
How long do ICLs last? The EVO ICL, often called a permanent contact lens, is designed to stay in for life. What 10-year evidence shows, and what can change.
ICL vs Laser Eye Surgery for High Prescriptions
For high short-sightedness, the evidence generally favours an implantable contact lens (ICL) over laser eye surgery. Why, the risks of each, and who suits which.
Laser Eye Surgery in Thailand: What Australians Should Know
Thinking of laser eye surgery in Thailand? The real total cost, aftercare once you fly home, travel insurance and complications, and how Brisbane compares.
What Does 6/6 Vision Mean? Eye Chart Numbers Explained
What does 6/6 vision actually mean? Learn how visual acuity is measured, what the eye chart numbers tell you, and how 6/6 relates to 20/20 vision.
Focus Vision at ESCRS 2026: Bringing Global Refractive Innovation Back to Brisbane
Focus Vision surgeons Dr David Gunn and Dr Brendan Cronin attended ESCRS 2026 in London for international refractive and corneal surgery education.
SMILE Laser Eye Surgery Cost: $4,250 per Eye
CLEAR/SMILE lenticule extraction from $4,250 per eye at Focus Vision Brisbane, all-inclusive. How SMILE compares with CLEAR and LASIK, and what the price covers.
Who Should Not Have Laser Eye Surgery: Key Considerations and Alternatives
Who shouldn't have laser eye surgery? Unstable prescriptions, thin corneas and certain conditions can rule it out — plus the alternatives that still work.
How Long Does Cataract Eye Surgery Take? A Quick Guide
How long does cataract surgery take? The procedure itself is usually 15 to 30 minutes per eye — here's the full timeline from arrival to recovery.
How Long After Pterygium Surgery Can You Drive
How long after pterygium surgery until you can drive? Typical recovery timelines, what affects them, and how to plan a safe return to the road.
Is Cataract Eye Surgery Painful? Understanding the Procedure and Pain Management
Is cataract surgery painful? With modern anaesthesia most patients feel pressure, not pain. What to expect during and after surgery at Focus Vision.
LASIK Success Rate: What to Expect
What is the real LASIK success rate? What the published data shows, how outcomes are measured, and how Focus Vision audits its own results.
Which Eye Surgery Is Best for Me: A Complete Guide to Vision Correction Options
Which eye surgery is best for you? LASIK, PRK, CLEAR, ICL and lens replacement compared on candidacy, recovery and results in one complete guide.
LASIK Age Limit: What You Need to Know
Is there a LASIK age limit? Why 18 is the usual minimum, how your eyes change after 40, and the alternatives that work at every age.
Cataract Surgery Cost Brisbane: $2,500–$5,500 per Eye
Cataract surgery at Focus Vision in Brisbane costs $2,500–$5,500 per eye, depending on your health fund and lens. What Medicare and funds cover.
Rayner Galaxy Spiral IOL: How the Lens Works
The Rayner RayOne Galaxy uses spiral optics to give a continuous range of vision after cataract or lens replacement surgery. How it works and who it suits.
Are Implantable Contact Lenses Safe? The Complete ICL Guide
Are implantable contact lenses (ICLs) safe? What 10-year evidence shows, who suits an ICL, how surgery and recovery work, and how it compares with LASIK.
CLEAR Eye Surgery: Lenticule Extraction Explained
What CLEAR laser eye surgery is, how lenticule extraction works, how it compares with SMILE, LASIK and TransPRK, recovery, risks and cost in Brisbane.
Embracing Sport After Laser Eye Surgery
Contact sports, swimming, skiing and snowboarding after laser eye surgery: how sport changes without glasses or contact lenses, and protecting your eyes.
Am I Suitable for Laser Eye Surgery? Who Can Have It
Who can get laser eye surgery? The age, prescription and eye-health requirements, what we check at your assessment, and your options if laser isn't right.