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Does laser eye surgery fix astigmatism and which procedure is best? Explore your options including LASIK eye surgery and restore your vision with confidence.

What is Smart Sight eye surgery? Learn how this new laser eye surgery works, how it compares to LASIK, and why personalEYES are the trusted specialists in Australia.

Considering vision correction surgery? Learn about types of laser eye surgery like LASIK, SMILE, & PRK so you can make your surgery choice with confidence. 

How high is the LASIK success rate? Discover the key statistics behind LASIK eye surgery, what long-term results look like, and how to find a laser eye specialist.

Most patients become aware of cataracts after the age of 60. However, cataracts start developing much earlier than that in the form of DLS, or Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome. 

Learn how pregnancy and post-partum changes can affect your vision, including dryness and blur—and how to protect your eye health after birth.

Learn how altitude, cabin air and long flights affect eye health—and what flight attendants can do to prevent dry eyes, irritation and vision strain.

Does private health insurance cover laser eye surgery?

The truth about blue light: does it really cause insomnia and increased risk of cancer?

Is laser eye surgery permanent? Discover how long LASIK will last and learn tips on post surgery care for longer lasting results.  

Is LASIK eye surgery covered by Medicare? Learn which laser eye surgery Medicare covers plus everything you need to know about LASIK payment options.

Does laser eye treatment hurt? Explore if LASIK eye surgery is painful and what to expect when you have the procedure. 

Over the last few years among all health professions, there has a been significant shift in collaborative care - and Optometry is no exception. With a rising ageing population and large wait lists due to the COVID 19 pandemic, co-management benefits everyone involved - Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and the patient. 

The goal of co-management is to optimise patient care and outcome while also reducing wait time. Optometrists are becoming the first port of call for assessing and managing many eye problems including dry eye disease (DED), but some patients with advanced dry eye require a referral to an Ophthalmologist. 

For patients wondering whether to see a dry eyes optometrist or ophthalmologist, this collaborative model ensures the most appropriate care pathway is followed from the outset. 

Geographic Atrophy (GA), an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a progressive eye condition that leads to central vision loss. Affecting over 75,000 Australians, GA has long been without an effective treatment—until now. The recent approval of **SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan)** marks a significant milestone in managing this debilitating condition.

In a remarkable demonstration of modern ophthalmological advancement, Associate Professor Andrew White from personalEYES Canberra recently performed a successful artificial iris transplant that restored perfect vision to a patient suffering from iris damage.

With perfect distance vision becoming the standard of refractive laser surgery, the goal of modern techniques is to go beyond 20/20 in even more patients. DR CHANDRA BALA discusses the excellent results he is achieving with technology that creates an ‘eyevatar’ for each patient and treats the eye, not the glasses.

In October 12th, 2024, World Sight Day will once again bring together the global community in a united effort to raise awareness about vision impairment, blindness, and the critical importance of eye health.

Nowadays, people can take certain measures to make sure that their vision impairment doesn’t have as severe an effect on their lives. One type of treatment that is known to help correct vision problems is laser eye surgery.

Learn about the safety of laser eye surgery, the benefits of laser eye surgery, and who would qualify as a good candidate for the procedure.

The eyes are the window to the soul, but doctors can use them as windows into your health.

Among older Australians, cataract is the most common eye disease and cause of visual impairment. 

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that interferes with vision by diffusing light as it passes through the eye.

We are excited to introduce the SMILE procedure, new form of laser eye surgery at personalEYES.

What to know before your surgery

According to the Journal of Opthalmology June 2008 issue, eating carrots, peaches, kale and collard greens can help reduce the likelihood of glaucoma.

After the 46th RANZCO Scientific Congress in Brisbane, we had the honour of talking to Dr Güell about the key trends that are likely to impact on cataract surgery.

Having laser eye surgery is a big decision that could change your life. It is also a surgery that requires expertise and precision. Therefore, you must take many things into consideration when choosing a clinic. 

By age 70, many Australians will start seeing signs of cataracts, a cloudy or blurry effect in the lens & if left untreated, cataracts can lead to complete blindness.

Dr. Kerrie Meades, the Chief Medical Director of personalEYES, is pleased to announce that personalEYES offers bladeless LASIK procedures to our patients.

During World Glaucoma Week (8 – 14 March, 2015) you can Beat Invisible Glaucoma in families by hosting the B.I.G Breakfast.

Have you heard the name Kerrie Meades? If you haven’t, you’ve almost certainly heard of laser vision correction.

Freedom from glasses and contacts. Of all the senses we possess, one of the most valuable is our eyesight.

As seen on the ABC News, eye surgery patients will be able to heal more quickly following the development of a new treatment which reshapes the cornea.

Macular degeneration is still the most common form of vision loss in Australia and will affect most Australians at some stage in their life.

Bladeless surgery relies on the use of lasers for the LASIK corrective eye surgery and is a safer and more accurate procedure which allows for rapid healing.

The Crystalens® advantage – Unlike standard cataract replacement lenses, Crystalens lenses correct your cataracts and give you back your full range of vision.

I have now been performing LASIK eye surgery for over 10 years & it is also about 10 years now since I had LASIK performed on my own eyes. Dr Kerrie Meades reports

There’s no denying dry eye is an irritating condition to live with, with symptoms ranging from a gritty feeling in the eye for some people to extremely sore and irritated eyes in others.

The first corneal transplantation of its kind in the world has successfully been performed, signalling a major breakthrough for eye surgeons.

After surveying over 780 Australians who have had vision issues, 35% of respondents admitted to reducing their exercise & some cut back on social activities.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Contrary to popular belief it is not just a disease of the elderly & it can be treated.

"Dr Chandra Bala, eye surgeon, warns that fashion sunglasses sold online promising ‘100% UV protection’ give a meagre level of protection that puts eyes at risk.

Dr Bala discusses new technology that could end age-related macular degeneration.

Real people discuss their vision problems and experiences before they had their Visian ICL surgery.

Intraocular lens improves vision in first patients in ongoing clinical trial

Google have recently unveiled their latest invention, the futuristic Project Glass. The device is an augmented reality head-mounted display with smart phone-like capabilities.

Technolas Perfect Vision TPV has now developed a new femtosecond laser procedure, known as CUSTOMLENS™, for performing the key steps in the cataract surgery procedure.

The Spectralis™ HRA+OCT is the world’s first commercial spectral domain optical coherence tomograph combined with laser angiographya spectral domain system.

Glaucoma continues to be one of the least well understood eye diseases of all – however 2014 was a good year with a number of research breakthroughs.

Some things to know about eyelid surgery

Laser eye surgery can be a life-changing procedure that can help improve your eyesight, however, it is the correct solution for you?

How do you know it’s time to consult a specialist about whether LASIK eye surgery is right for you? 

If you are over the age of 40 and find yourself squinting to read, you might be one of more than one billion people around the world with an eye condition called presbyopia.

More than 2 million Australians suffer from dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes can affect the quality of your life, making it uncomfortable to read, watch television or work on the computer.

For those suffering or at risk of AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration), here are some more facts about your condition, to help with your management strategies.

There are fundamental differences between vision and eyesight, although most people tend to think of them as the same thing.

Around half of Australians aged between over 65 to 74 have cataracts so it’s important that an entire month is dedicated to education and awareness!
 

In 2015 the Foundation will going back to basics with the theme How’s your macula? which encourages those at risk to have an eye test and macula check.

The Extended Medicare Safety Net thresholds are indexed by the Consumer Price Index on 1 January each year. 

Nobody can deny the design brilliance of the human species – but actually, as we live longer, chinks appear. One of those is, that as we grow older, our eyes can’t go the distance. 

JulEYE is The RANZCO Eye Foundation’s national eye health awareness month that takes place during July each year.

A letter of grattitude from a personalEYES patient

Age Related Macular Degeneration is an invasive medical condition which can drastically impair vision. It affects older adults and the central vision is profoundly affected.

Cataract removal has come a long way from when incisions were made using hand-held tools. Now, surgery can be performed with the precision of a laser.

Laser eye surgery is a simple and painless solution to your vision issues.

If you want your child to have healthy eyesight in the long term, look to the sun.

A Drop of Hope for AMD Sufferers. Laboratory tests have found a possible treatment for people suffering from age-related macular degeneration using eye drops to restore cholesterol producing proteins.

A cataract is not a film over the surface of the eye. It is a build-up of protein inside the eye’s lens. Studies show that cataracts are a leading cause of blindness.

In an effort to raise awareness about glaucoma, ‘the silent thief of sight', this year March 10 to 16 will be World Glaucoma Week.

An English study has found a potential link between Parkinson’s disease and visual problems.

According to research published in the JAMA, having cataract surgery can reduce the risk of hip fractures and breaks in people over 65.

A recent study by University of Sydney researchers, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, has found a link between consistent use of aspirin and macular degeneration.

People report an improved quality of life following the surgery; the frequency with which the surgery is performed is a testament to its safety and success.

Lasers should become the principal method in the UK for treating patients with the debilitating eye condition glaucoma.

Celebrity chef George Calombaris was hospitalised over the weekend after sustaining an eye injury.

More than 1.7 million Australians living with presbyopia are set to benefit from the launch of Australia’s first laser eye treatment.

Noel Alpins, MD, FACS and Clinical Assoc. Prof. Michael Lawless, who were kind enough to share their opinions on future trends in cataract surgery.

The winter flu season is nearly over but there is still a high incidence of viral conjunctivitis going around.

Radial keratotomy was a procedure that was initiated by Dr. Fyodorov in Russia in the 70s. We would not endorse this procedure, as there are now more effective treatment options such as Lasik and ASLA.

What to expect during a laser eye surgery procedure

LASIK Eye surgery recovery tips and timeline

Topography guided LASIK – new advancement in LASIK

Pioneering surgery is no spectacle

What to consider before laser vision correction

The most personalised vision yet introducing CONTOURA™ vision topography-guided LASIK

Eye surgery with military precision

Protect your assets

Summer eye food recipes

Do you experience sore eyes when using your PC, laptop, tablet or phone? 

If so, perhaps you have Computer Vision Syndrome – also called Computer Eye Syndrome - a common condition caused by spending long periods of time at the computer screen.  

Journal of cataract and refractive surgery

Buyer beware: 10 things never to buy on the internet

UV damage to eyes

The real deal

Why wouldn’t you consider LASIK eye surgery?

Cold comfort for olympic skier

Test your eyes today with our online Snellen Chart

Two in five Australians losing sight of eye health

Healthy breakfast leads to healthy eyes

Looking at the future