Free yourself from glasses and contact lenses with laser eye surgery in Adelaide

Discover everything you need to know about vision correction

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Free yourself from glasses and contact lenses with laser eye surgery in Adelaide

Discover everything you need to know about vision correction

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Live a glasses-free life with our expert guidance

Experience the freedom that eye laser surgery can bring you

Imagine a life without glasses and contact lenses

The day starts with a freedom you didn’t know was possible. You’re free from glasses and contacts for every waking moment.1Theodore A. Pasquali MD. Long-term follow-up after laser vision correction in physicians: Quality of life and patient satisfaction

PICTURE AN EASING SENSE OF FREEDOM AND CONVENIENCE

With an overall satisfaction rate of 96% globally, patients express an increase in life-quality after vision correction.2Kerry D Solomon. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction

Say goodbye to frustration, inconvenience, and unnecessary restriction3Himal Kandel MSc PHEC et al. Impact of refractive error on quality of life: a qualitative study

Glasses and contact lenses are a thing of the past! After laser eye surgery, you may find that many things – like getting ready for work or going out with friends – feels so much easier.

Change how you see the world, and how the world sees you

Getting your eyes treated doesn’t only change how you see – it may change how others see you.

Courageous, modern, up-to-date – these are just a few adjectives people have in mind when their loved ones are brave enough to face their fears.

Live a glasses-free life with our expert guidance

Experience the freedom that eye laser surgery can bring you

Imagine a life without glasses and contact lenses

The day starts with a freedom you didn’t know was possible. You’re free from glasses and contacts for every waking moment.4Theodore A. Pasquali MD. Long-term follow-up after laser vision correction in physicians: Quality of life and patient satisfaction

PICTURE AN EASING SENSE OF FREEDOM AND CONVENIENCE

With an overall satisfaction rate of 96% globally, patients express an increase in life-quality after vision correction.5Kerry D Solomon. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction

Say goodbye to frustration, inconvenience, and unnecessary restriction6Himal Kandel MSc PHEC et al. Impact of refractive error on quality of life: a qualitative study

Glasses and contact lenses are a thing of the past! After laser eye surgery, you may find that many things – like getting ready for work or going out with friends – feels so much easier.

Change how you see the world, and how the world sees you

Getting your eyes treated doesn’t only change how you see – it may change how others see you.

Courageous, modern, up-to-date – these are just a few adjectives people have in mind when their loved ones are brave enough to face their fears.

Three easy steps to gain freedom from glasses and contacts

Start your journey today to see if you’re suitable
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Get in touch

Laser eye surgery isn’t right for everyone. Your first step is to discover if you’re suitable. You can take the self-test or call us on: 08 7082 2066 to book a free assessment.

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We’ll meet

We examine your eyes and answer your questions at your free assessment appointment. We then give you a clear recommendation based on your needs and lifestyle. You’ll then know the best treatment option for your unique eyes.

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Enjoy your freedom

Patients tell us how surprised they are by how fast their lives change.7Kerry D Solomon et al. LASIK world literature review: quality of life and patient satisfaction Often, they wish they had done it years earlier and wonder why they waited as long as they did! When you consider vision correction, you’re one step closer to experiencing the freedom that laser surgery can bring you.

Take this quick quiz to see if you can be free of glasses and contacts

Not everyone is suitable for laser eye treatment. Your options change depending on your eyes, your age and your lifestyle. Find out which type of treatment (if any), is right for you by taking this 2 min quiz:

With laser eye surgery you can say goodbye to glasses and contact lenses

Quickly discover how this revolutionary eye treatment aims to provide visual freedom

Overview

Modern laser eye surgery in Adelaide is a safe and effective way to free yourself from glasses and contact lenses.8Marcus Blum et al. Five-year results of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (ReLEx SMILE)

Dr Gupta and her team will assist you in making the best choice for correcting low to high levels of short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. Not everyone is suitable for vision correction – we’ll assess you thoroughly to determine whether one of our options is right for you.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

From most recent to earliest, the 3 generations of laser eye surgery are:

  • ZEISS SMILE ®
  • All-laser LASIK
  • SmartSurfACE
ZEISS SMILE ®

SMILE is a proven – flap-free – laser eye surgery to safely and effectively treat:9Marcus Blum et al. Five-year results of Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (ReLEx SMILE)

  • Short-sightedness
  • Astigmatism
All-laser LASIK

Ophthalmic surgeons use a laser to safely and effectively treat:

SmartSurfACE TransPRK

SmartSurfACE is a touch-free laser method and is an advanced form of PRK, LASIK’s predecessor. It’s a great alternative still used today for patients that do not qualify for LASIK or SMILE Pro surgery. SmartSurfACE TransPRK can effectively treat:

As a first step, take our online suitability test. This will give us an initial understanding of your prescription and lifestyle.

If the self-test is positive, we encourage you to book a free assessment.

At the assessment, we’ll take the time to further discover your needs and goals, talk through the treatment options and ensure that we customise a treatment to suit you.

In some instances, the latest option may not always be the best for you. Dr Gupta will ensure that you are well-informed before making a decision.

Laser vision correction is a procedure that eliminates or reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses to see objects clearly.

You are usually able to see more clearly within 24 hours after the procedure.17Jason P. Brinton, MD. Daniel S. Durrie, MD. Enhancing the Speed of Visual Recovery After LASIK. Recent innovations (i.e. SMILE) allow many patients who were previously not candidates for laser vision correction to benefit from this life changing procedure.

Laser eye surgery or laser corneal sculpting is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the surface of the eye. This is done to improve or correct short-sightedness (myopia), long-sightedness (hypermetropia) and astigmatism (uneven curvature of the eye’s surface).

The most popular techniques to correct vision are SMILE (Small Incision Lenticular Extraction) and LASIK (Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis), which use a laser to change the curvature of the cornea (outer window of the eye).

Both allow light entering the eye to focus properly onto the retina so that you can see clearly without glasses and contact lenses.

We use the latest generation of femtosecond laser called VisuMax® 500 by ZEISS, which offers the SMILE technology. A flap-free method that is more gentle and faster than conventional flap-based laser eye surgery.18https://www.zeiss.com/meditec/en/products/refractive-lasers/femtosecond-laser-solutions/zeiss-visumax-800.html

The second, excimer laser is the SCHWIND Amaris, with 7D Z-axis tracking which is linked to the most precise diagnostic and SmartPulse® delivery technology.

With modern femtosecond technology, we don’t need to use a blade and all treatments are performed with laser precision.

We customise each treatment to reduce optical aberrations and provide excellent visual results during both the day and the night.

To ensure accuracy during the procedure (even while your eye moves), the laser systems offer eye tracking and iris and limbal vessel registration. The system matches eye tracking and registration to the eye during surgery to allow for a centered and precise treatment.

Laser vision correction may:19Theodore A. Pasquali MD. Long-term follow-up after laser vision correction in physicians: Quality of life and patient satisfaction

Laser eye surgery is a safe procedure, which is why complications after laser eye surgery are rare.21Lanping Sun, BS et al. Efficacy and Safety of LASIK in 10,052 Eyes of 5081 Myopic Chinese Patients

Are there any side effects after laser eye treatment?22Steven D. Chinn DPM. COMPLICATIONS OF LASER SURGERY: SAFETY, RISKS, AND THE PLUME Immediately after the laser eye surgery, you may:

  • Feel a gritty or sandy sensation in your eye
  • Be slightly sensitive to light
  • Experience watering eyes for a few hours

Vision recovers very quickly for most people, especially patients who have had a SMILE23Rupal Shah, MS. History and Results; Indications and Contraindications of SMILE Compared With LASIK or LASIK24Jason P. Brinton, MD. Enhancing the Speed of Visual Recovery After LASIK treatment.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

The most common alternative to laser eye surgery is wearing glasses and contact lenses.

If you are middle-aged and are experiencing near vision loss or have early signs of cataract, we may recommend you consider lens replacement or lifestyle cataract surgery.

During SMILE, which is a keyhole procedure, the laser creates a small piece of tissue (called a lenticule) inside the cornea (the front window of your eye), and the surgeon removes it through a small incision.

That means many of the layers of the cornea are unaffected by the procedure. That allows fast healing. Furthermore, because there is no flap (as with LASIK) there can be no flap-related complications. Patients also experience significantly less post-operative dry eye after SMILE compared to LASIK25Rupal Shah, MS. History and Results; Indications and Contraindications of SMILE Compared With LASIK.

During LASIK, the laser creates a thin flap of corneal tissue on the outer layer of the cornea. The surgeon then folds it back to expose the underlying corneal tissue, which the laser then reshapes to correct the refractive error.

If you have short-sightedness, the laser reshapes the cornea to be flatter. If you are long-sighted, the laser reshapes the cornea to be steeper.

LASIK treats a wider range of refractive error and continues to remain the procedure of choice for many patients.

SmartSurfACE offers the same results as LASIK and SMILE, and is a good option for when patients are not suitable for LASIK and SMILE.

Most SMILE and LASIK patients notice a significant improvement in their vision within 24-48 hours from surgery.26Jason P. Brinton, MD. Enhancing the Speed of Visual Recovery After LASIK

What if I move during the procedure?

The lasers all have tracking devices that can track the eye during surgery. If the movement is too large for tracking, the laser will temporarily stop and can be restarted when safe to do so. Dr Gupta will talk to you through the surgery as she performs it.

How will I keep my eye open?

We use small eyelid openers during the surgery to help keep the eye open. We use topical anaesthetic drops to numb the surface of the eye completely. This ensures that you experience no discomfort during the procedure.

What prescriptions can laser eye surgery treat?

We can use laser eye surgery to treat:

  • Short-sightedness – also known as myopia (from -0.5 units to -10 units)
  • Long-sightedness – also known as hyperopia (from +0.5 units to +4 units)
  • Astigmatism (up to 6 units)

We can also use laser eye surgery to accommodate for the near-vision loss symptoms of presbyopia (ageing eyes).

At what age am I suitable for laser eye surgery?

To be eligible for laser eye surgery, you must:

  • be 21 years old
  • have a stable refraction for several years

Sometimes, we can perform laser eye surgery on people as young as 18. In these cases; however, we are making smaller corrections.

Do any other health conditions preclude me from having laser eye surgery?

Yes, however, we need to discuss these with you to confirm your suitability for laser eye surgery or alternatives.

Am I awake during the surgery?

Yes. We offer patients a pre-operative medication to help relax during the surgery. Being awake is important to allow us to deliver the treatment correctly by tracking the eye and also means a much quicker recovery afterwards.

How long will the treatment last?

For most patients, the treatment will last their lifetimes. Some patients require a “touch-up” which is offered free of charge within 5 years of the treatment.

Other age-related conditions such as presbyopia and cataract development may affect spectacle independence in your later years but there are several other options for vision correction then.

Will I need reading glasses later?

After 50 years of age, most patients who see well in the distance will need reading glasses. Dr Gupta offers lens-based refractive surgery with premium IOLs for patients wanting to reduce their dependence on reading glasses.

Discover if you can be free from glasses and contact lenses

The best way to find out if laser eye treatment is right for you is to have a free assessment. We’ll examine your eyes and you’ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and laser vision correction options.

Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, your laser and cataract surgeon in Adelaide

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the joy of helping thousands of patients of all ages gain clear vision and freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

Laser eye surgery is a skill. Performing vision correction at a world-class standard hinges upon the expertise of your surgeon and their access to state-of-the-art tools.

I understand that getting eye surgery is a serious decision. Your eyes are unique and you should demand a custom solution tailored to your needs, lifestyle and goals. That’s why we offer a free appointment so we can meet and I can take the time to answer your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about helping patients transform their lives. I look forward to spending time with you at our gorgeous eye clinic in the heart of Adelaide to see whether you could gain exceptional vision without the need for glasses or contacts.

Dr Aanchal Gupta

MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO
Expert Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon