Vision Correction Surgery2023-10-05T09:08:37+00:00

Vision Correction Surgery

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What is vision correction?

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Everything you need to know about vision correction

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Refractive surgery refers to laser vision correction on the cornea, Intraocular lens implant (add-on lens), and lens replacement surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE).

The cornea is the transparent window at the front of the eye. The laser vision correction works by reshaping the cornea to correct the prescription.

If the cornea is deemed unsuitable for laser vision correction, the next option is to have a lens implant inserted into the eye. These are called Phakic intraocular lens implants, which are essentially an additional lens put inside the eye.

We implant these lenses behind the pupil, just in front of the natural lens. This new lens can focus the image nicely on the retina correcting the vision. It can correct short-sightedness and astigmatism, and in some cases, long-sightedness.

If the natural lens is not that clear after the age of 45, you may be suitable for lens replacement surgery. This is the same as cataract surgery. What we do here is to replace the natural lens with a new implant.

If you want to reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses for reading and distance, we can implant a multifocal lens.

Multifocal implants have multiple zones that enable you to do varies tasks at different distances. Some of the zones are for reading, some are for intermediate tasks, and some are for distance vision.

If you’re an adult with a refractive error who needs glasses to see clearly, you could benefit from refractive surgery.

To qualify for laser vision correction, your cornea must be healthy, the lens inside the eye needs to be clear, and you need to be over 20 years of age with a stable prescription.

If the cornea is deemed unsuitable for laser vision correction, the next option is to have a lens implant inserted into the eye.

The only way you can be 100% confident that vision correction suits you is to have an eye examination at Eye Clinic London.

We have the equipment required to carry out a full assessment and will be able to advise you of the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure to help you make the right decision.

The recovery time following vision correction varies depending on which type of refractive surgery you have.

Typically by the following morning after surgery, patients can see 20/20 or close to it, and far exceed the legal standards for driving.

You should be able to return to work and most of your non-strenuous usual activities the day following surgery.

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Helpful links to more information on vision correction

COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED AUTHORITIES

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have given plentiful information regarding vision correction treatments and when they are needed. Click here to read more.

Written by an Ophthalmologist, this page provides a history of vision correction, the various types available and a look into the future of vision surgery. Click here to read more. 

This article talks specifically about laser vision correction for myopia. Click here to read more. 

A textbook that discusses common vision defects and laser vision correction. Click here to read more.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided a useful checklist to help you make a decision that is right for you before having refractive surgery.

Here is a comprehensive leaflet on laser vision correction, provided by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided patient information on Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has provided patient information on Refractive lens Exchange.

Have you spent a lifetime adjusting glasses atop the bridge of your nose or gently popping contact lenses into your eyes? Imagine not having to deal with either or both. So, what is LASIK eye surgery? It is, in one hyphenated word, life-changing. LASIK is an effective treatment that reshapes the cornea and adjusts its focusing power. Click here to learn more about LASIK eye surgery in Brisbane and get your top 5 questions about LASIK eye surgery, answered.

LASIK is an excellent, reliable surgery that has been performed millions of times globally. However, for those who aren’t suitable, alternative laser vision correction procedures include PRK, SMILE for myopia, and PRK for hyperopia (not recommended). Click here to read more about LASIK in Melbourne.

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About the expert

Mr Hamada | Consultant Ophthalmologist and Corneal Surgeon

MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd, FRCOphth I am Samer, founder and consultant ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in ophthalmology. I am a world-renowned specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. I’m not only a leading surgeon but also the only dual fellowship trained in corneal diseases in children from reputable institutions in the UK. At Eye Clinic London I work closely with other consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Our main aim is to make sure our patients get the safest and best treatments available to them. We put your safety before anything else so you can rest assured that if you choose us you will be in the best and safest hands.