Types of Laser Eye Surgery at Focus Vision

Discover the various laser eye surgery options available at Focus Vision in Brisbane. Whether you’re considering LASIK, PRK, or want to find out about more options, our expert team offers personalised consultations to determine the best solution for your vision correction needs, ensuring exceptional care and life-changing results.

LASIK

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular and highly effective eye surgery designed to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. During the procedure, a laser reshapes the cornea, allowing light to be properly focused onto the retina. The surgery typically takes less than 30 minutes, with most patients experiencing significant vision improvement within 24 hours.

LASIK offers the benefit of reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses, and its quick recovery time makes it an attractive option for those seeking a permanent solution for their vision. At Focus Vision, the latest laser technology is utilised exclusively by highly trained corneal specialists.

Ideal candidates for LASIK typically include individuals who:

• Are at least 18 years old (FDA).
• Have a stable vision prescription for at least one year (FDA).
• Have a refractive error such as near-sightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
• Have healthy eyes, free from conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, or severe dry eye.
• Have sufficient corneal thickness for the procedure.

PRK

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is also a procedure to correct vision problems like LASIK eye surgery. However, unlike LASIK which involves creating a corneal flap, PRK removes the outer layer of the cornea entirely to reshape the underlying corneal tissue using excimer laser.

PRK is beneficial for patients with thinner corneas or those who may not be suitable candidates for LASIK. The recovery period is typically longer for PRK however this procedure offers similar long-term vision correction outcomes (Shortt et al., 2013).

Laser Blended Vision

Here at Focus Vision, we offer Laser Blended Vision surgery, an advanced laser eye procedure designed to correct both distance and near vision, addressing the issue of presbyopia, which LASIK alone cannot. As people age, typically around the age of 45, the eye’s natural lens becomes less flexible, making it difficult to focus on close objects, a condition known as presbyopia. While LASIK is effective for correcting near-sightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, it doesn’t address this age-related vision change, often leading to the need for reading glasses post-procedure.

Laser Blended Vision surgery, however, strategically reshapes the cornea to create a blended zone of vision, allowing for improved focus at various distances. Our approach at our Brisbane private eye clinic uses laser blended vision — a LASIK-based technique that sets a small difference in focus between the eyes and extends each eye’s depth of focus — to provide a seamless transition between near and far vision, reducing or even eliminating the need for reading glasses as you age (PRESBYOND outcomes study). It’s an ideal solution for those seeking comprehensive vision correction and long-term visual freedom.

Ray Tracing Lasik

Focus Vision is proud to be the first and only clinic in Queensland to offer Ray Tracing LASIK. This cutting-edge technology delivers some of the best visual outcomes reported for vision correction procedures. At Focus Vision, we utilise the latest laser technology to tailor the procedure to your unique eye structure, ensuring safe and effective treatment. Dr. Gunn, the co-founder of Focus Vision, recently spoke on this advanced technique at the IIRSI Chennai 2024 conference in Chennai, India, highlighting our commitment to pioneering vision care.

Ray Tracing LASIK is an advanced vision correction technology that enhances traditional LASIK procedures by using sophisticated algorithms to map and analyse the eye’s unique optical imperfections. Unlike standard LASIK, which primarily focuses on correcting refractive errors like near-sightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, Ray Tracing LASIK incorporates detailed, personalised data to address complex visual distortions and improve overall visual quality.

Contact Focus Vision Today

Experience the life-changing benefits of laser eye surgery at Focus Vision, Brisbane’s specialist laser and corneal eye clinic. Take the first step towards clear, crisp vision and freedom from glasses and contacts by scheduling a consultation with our expert team of eye specialists. With advanced technology and a treatment plan built around your eyes, our goal is the best possible result for you — and we measure our outcomes to make sure we keep delivering it.

Contact Focus Vision today to embark on your journey to visual clarity and a brighter future. Call us on (07) 3239 5005 or email us at hello@focusvision.com.au to book your free optometrist assessment today.

References

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. When is LASIK not for me?. fda.gov/medical-devices/lasik/when-lasik-not-me
2. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Laser Surgery Recovery. EyeSmart. aao.org/eye-health/treatments/laser-surgery-recovery
3. Shortt AJ, Allan BD, Evans JR. Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) versus photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(1):CD005135. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11848121
4. Sandoval HP, Donnenfeld ED, Kohnen T, et al. Modern laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016;42(8):1224-1234. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27531300
5. Outcomes of Corneal Compound Myopic Astigmatism with Presbyopia by Zeiss PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision LASIK Using Default CRS-Master Target Refractions for Reduced Anisometropia. PubMed Central PMC11122580. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11122580

Start with a free optometrist assessment to explore your suitability. Every patient proceeding to surgery then has a paid consultation with a specialist surgeon to confirm suitability, discuss their procedure and plan surgery. The consultation fee is deducted from the surgery price for every procedure. See consultation and pricing details.