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There are many forms of laser eye surgeries and treatments that suit a range of different eye conditions. Our laser surgery in Brisbane Queensland (QLD) is one example of this, where a laser corrects your vision to allows you to be independent of glasses and contact lenses. This works by altering the shape of your cornea.

If you’d like to discover whether laser eye surgery is the best treatment for you, you can book a consultation with our Eastside Eye Specialist Care ophthalmologists today.

Laser Eye Surgery

You can arrange laser eye surgery directly with our ophthalmologists. Since there are many considerations, and often other treatment options that better suit your needs, you can be referred by your GP or Optometrist.

Before you undergo the procedure, your ophthalmologist will meet with you to explain the treatment, outline the results you can expect, discuss alternative treatment options where appropriate, and answer any questions you have. That way, you can be confident you have the information you need to make your own decision about treatment.

How it Works

Laser eye surgery alters the shape of your cornea in order to enable the light entering your eye to be focused well without glasses. None of these treatments are universally suitable and they don’t fix every problem, so it’s important to consult with our ophthalmologists about the most appropriate option for you.

^Dr Joshua Hann carries out laser eye surgery within a private hospital. This is a unique offering in Queensland, with the option of an Anaesthetic doctor to help aid relaxation and comfort.

Other Lasers

There are many lasers used in Ophthalmology. Eastside Eye Specialist Care has been accredited for use of most lasers which treat a variety of conditions. These include retinal laser for diabetes, retinal tears, certain macular conditions; glaucoma laser to reduce pressure and prevent angle closure; Lens implant laser to clear certain types of cloudy lenses; and corneal laser to help the shape to allow contact lens wear in keratoconus, improve vision after corneal graft surgery, and removal of corneal scars. Enquire with us today about laser eye surgery.

LASIK Procedure

During a LASIK procedure, the laser reshapes the middle layer of the cornea. To access this area, Dr Hann makes a microscopic incision in the cornea to create a flap. The flap is moved aside to allow access to the cornea, which is precisely reshaped by the surgeon to refocus the image that is projected on your retina. After this reshaping, the flap is moved back into position, allowing for efficient healing. This is an outpatient procedure that takes less than a half hour and uses local anesthetic, although additional sedation may be provided on request. You may notice a slight feeling of pressure on the eye, but most patients report no discomfort. The laser will be in contact with your eye for 40 seconds or less.

With the laser’s precise corneal incision, healing and recovery are rapid. There’s no need for stitches or bandages, and your work or school routine will hardly be impacted. Within a day you will be seeing clearly, with a whole new perspective on the colors, vistas and dimensions that surround you.

The PRK Option

For patients who do not fit the profile for traditional or Wavefront LASIK, such as persons with very thin corneas, PRK can be an appropriate option. It involves removal of the surface layer of cells of the cornea, rather than the creation of a flap. Removal is accomplished with the application of an alcohol-based solution followed by use of the surgical laser. The surface corneal cells grow back within days, but for this reason recovery periods are longer for PRK than for LASIK.

The fact that no flap is created with PRK eliminates the chance of post-operative complications involving a flap incision. Patients who play contact sports or routinely engage in other vigorous physical activities may choose PRK to avoid the risk of a future flap dislocation. PRK is also the preferred choice for patients who were born with thin corneas or who have had cataract removal or other previous eye surgeries, including radial keratotomy, refractive lens exchange or phakic IOL implantation.

Many patients do prefer the quicker recovery time of LASIK, however. Healing after PRK can take several weeks, and the level of discomfort will be higher during the first few days after the surgery. Patients may also experience temporary haziness of vision, glare or sensitivity to light.

To learn more about state-of-the-art laser vision correction options or visiting an eye surgery clinic, we invite you to schedule an appointment with LASIK and PRK eye surgeon Dr Joshua Hann. Please use our contact form or call Eastside Eye Specialist Care at (07) 3153 1000 today.