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Colby was fortunate enough to complete one of the few fellowships in the world where there is access to refractive laser training under direct supervision of world experts. He is one of the few corneal specialists who performs refractive laser surgery in Melbourne, and is accustomed to handling and manipulating corneal tissue from his work in corneal transplantation surgery. He performs laser refractive surgery at LaserSight in East Melbourne, one of the busiest and most experienced refractive laser suits in Victoria. He performs both LASIK and PRK treatments and will discuss which options is most suitable for you at your consultation.
Laser refractive surgery can be used to treat most forms of refractive error that require glasses. These include:
Nearsightedness (Myopia) – A common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.
Farsightedness (Hyperopia) – A type of refractive error where close objects appear blurry, but distant objects are relatively clear. However, those with significant hyperopia have trouble seeing at any distance, near and far.
Astigmatism – A type of refractive error that causes your vision to be blurred at both near and far distances. It occurs when your cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball.
Presbyopia – A normal, age-related loss of near focusing ability that starts around age 40. It becomes difficult to see small text up-close without the help of reading glasses. LASIK can be used to treat presbyopia by optimizing near vision in one eye and far vision in the other eye, a strategy called “monovision.”
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) – ICLs are clear lenses that are surgically implanted either in front of or behind the iris to reduce reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Unlike traditional contact lenses that sit on the eye’s surface, ICLs function from within the eye. They are especially beneficial for individuals with very high prescriptions who may not be suitable candidates for LASIK or PRK.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) – RLE involves replacing the eye’s natural lens with a clear artificial lens to improve vision. Similar to cataract surgery, this advanced procedure is an effective option for correcting presbyopia (difficulty with near vision) and reducing the need for reading glasses. For individuals over 40 with early age-related changes in their natural lens, RLE is often a better and more permanent alternative to LASIK, offering superior long-term visual outcomes.
Your journey to becoming glasses-free starts with a free consultation with the optometrists and orthoptic staff that work at LaserSight. These staff will perform all of the necessary tests to assess your suitability for undergoing laser refractive surgery. More than 97% of people are eligible for some form of refractive procedure to reduce their need for glasses. Once this has been assessed completely, you will be booked in for a consultation with Colby. This can often be facilitated on the same day as undergoing the laser procedure, and arranged at a time that is convenient for you. Following the procedure, you will be reviewed the morning after. If undergoing LASIK treatment, you can often return to work within 2-3 days, and for PRK treatment 1-2 weeks.
To book a free laser assessment consultation please click here.
Colby was fortunate enough to complete one of the few fellowships in the world where there is access to refractive laser training under direct supervision of world experts. He is one of the few corneal specialists who performs refractive laser surgery in Melbourne, and is accustomed to handling and manipulating corneal tissue from his work in corneal transplantation surgery. He performs laser refractive surgery at LaserSight in East Melbourne, one of the busiest and most experienced refractive laser suits in Victoria. He performs both LASIK and PRK treatments and will discuss which options is most suitable for you at your consultation.
Laser refractive surgery can be used to treat most forms of refractive error that require glasses. These include:
Nearsightedness (Myopia) – A common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.
Farsightedness (Hyperopia) – A type of refractive error where close objects appear blurry, but distant objects are relatively clear. However, those with significant hyperopia have trouble seeing at any distance, near and far.
Astigmatism – A type of refractive error that causes your vision to be blurred at both near and far distances. It occurs when your cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball.
Presbyopia – A normal, age-related loss of near focusing ability that starts around age 40. It becomes difficult to see small text up-close without the help of reading glasses. LASIK can be used to treat presbyopia by optimizing near vision in one eye and far vision in the other eye, a strategy called “monovision.”
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) – ICLs are clear lenses that are surgically implanted either in front of or behind the iris to reduce reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Unlike traditional contact lenses that sit on the eye’s surface, ICLs function from within the eye. They are especially beneficial for individuals with very high prescriptions who may not be suitable candidates for LASIK or PRK.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) – RLE involves replacing the eye’s natural lens with a clear artificial lens to improve vision. Similar to cataract surgery, this advanced procedure is an effective option for correcting presbyopia (difficulty with near vision) and reducing the need for reading glasses. For individuals over 40 with early age-related changes in their natural lens, RLE is often a better and more permanent alternative to LASIK, offering superior long-term visual outcomes.
Your journey to becoming glasses-free starts with a free consultation with the optometrists and orthoptic staff that work at LaserSight. These staff will perform all of the necessary tests to assess your suitability for undergoing laser refractive surgery. More than 97% of people are eligible for some form of refractive procedure to reduce their need for glasses. Once this has been assessed completely, you will be booked in for a consultation with Colby. This can often be facilitated on the same day as undergoing the laser procedure, and arranged at a time that is convenient for you. Following the procedure, you will be reviewed the morning after. If undergoing LASIK treatment, you can often return to work within 2-3 days, and for PRK treatment 1-2 weeks.
To book a free laser assessment consultation please click here.
