FAQs and information about vision correction

Treating keratoconus with the latest laser technology can help stabilise vision, but laser eye surgery like LASIK is not suitable for patients with keratoconus. Learn about safer alternatives, including corneal cross-linking and other treatments designed to restore a regular corneal shape and improve vision. Book a consultation with our expert surgeons today.

Laser eye surgery is generally pain-free due to anaesthetic drops applied before the procedure. For the vast majority of patients, LASIK laser eye surgery is usually painless, though it is normal to experience some mild discomfort or soreness during recovery. The laser procedure itself does not hurt, and LASIK is typically painless with expert care from your surgeon.

Explore whether laser eye surgery like LASIK can treat a lazy eye (amblyopia). Learn about treatment options, how a surgeon can help improve vision, and alternatives such as lazy eye surgery for conditions like strabismus. Discover the best approach to managing amblyopia with expert guidance.

Learn how laser eye surgery corrects eyesight problems like short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism by changing the cornea's curvature. The surgeon applies anaesthetic drops before using lasers, with procedures taking around 5 minutes per eye. Most patients go home and nap for four hours after surgery.

Laser eye surgery is a permanent form of vision correction and is expected to last decades, though the effectiveness can decrease over time.

The cost of laser eye surgery in Australia ranges from $2,500 to $6,000 per eye and depends on factors like surgeon experience, location, and type of procedure.