Other Refractive Surgery
Wollongong Eye Specialists is affiliated with the Wollongong Refractive Eye Laser Institute, a purpose built, and specialist laser vision correction and refractive ophthalmic clinic conveniently located within their Wollongong centre.
Providing a complete suite of refractive technology and specialised refractive ophthalmic care and expertise, it is positioned to provide patients with access to the very best in refractive care and results.
For more detailed information on the procedures below visit Wollongong Refractive Eye Laser Institute or continue to scroll down the page.
- Refractive Lens Exchange with a range of IOLs
- Phakic IOLs
Refractive Lens Exchange / Clear Lens Exchange
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a procedure for improving vision that can correct many refractive errors. It may be an option if you are not a suitable candidate for traditional laser vision correction techniques and you are experiencing the age-related condition called presbyopia.
A proven and commonly performed day procedure with high success outcomes, RLE has many of the same lifestyle benefits as laser vision correction.
The benefits:
- Minimally invasive and gentle with only a small incision
- No flap and no flap related complications
- Visual recovery is fast
- Reduced risk and incidence of dry eye
- Supports a comfortable, painless and stress free patient experience
- Odourless and noiseless
Phakic Intraocular Lense (IOL)
A phakic intraocular lens (IOL) is a type of lens implanted into the eye to correct vision, typically for patients with high levels of near-sightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), or astigmatism.
The benefits:
Unlike traditional Intraocular Lenses, which are implanted after removing the eye’s natural lens (such as in cataract surgery), phakic IOLs are placed in the eye without removing the natural lens.
There are a number of types of Phakic IOLs but their general key purpose is to correct refractive errors in patients who are not good candidates for other laser vision correction procedures like LASIK or PRK, often due to having very thin corneas or severe refractive errors.
Visit the Wollongong Refractive Laser Eye Institute website to find out more about Phakic IOLs and if you are a suitable candidate for this technology to improve your vision.
