Laser Eye Surgery Melbourne

All patients have a full vision, general medical and eye assessment at their clinic consultation. Initially they will see the orthoptist, who has particular expertise in performing the full formal vision assessment. They then see the ophthalmologist, who makes a more detailed assessment, particularly with respect to those aspects relevant to potential surgery. The purpose of this assessment is to determine the quality of vision and the status of your eye health.

A patient with short-sightedness can clear see objects up close, but not at a distance. A patient with long sightedness has the opposite problem; objects both up close and the distance will appear blurred. Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye, which causes vision to be blurred at all distances.In each case, the goal is to reduce a patient’s dependence on glasses.The treatment is most commonly performed for short-sightedness.

Post operative drops are initially instilled four times per day and then reduced. Their duration of use depends on the procedure. Follow-up arrangements with Dr Connell will be made clear prior to surgery. Patients will ultimately consult their optometrist for ongoing care thereafter.