Laser Eye Surgery
Dr Cronin performs all of his LASIK and refractive surgery at Focus Vision located at 87 Ipswich Road Woolloongabba, Brisbane. This specialised boutique laser clinic offers a beautiful and relaxing environment with the most cutting edge technology available for your laser surgery assessments and care.
What is laser eye surgery?
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a precise vision-correcting surgery that reshapes the cornea to focus light onto the retina, enhancing vision. The procedure involves a laser to create a corneal flap and an excimer laser to correct refractive errors like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. It is a stitch-free surgery with a swift recovery
Dr Cronin uses the Alcon Smartsite and Wavelight plus technology for LASIK. This provides the best visual results of any LASIK system available. The system detects and corrects even the smallest optical imperfections in your eye to provide outstanding vision.
How much does laser eye surgery cost?
Whilst Medicare does not cover laser eye surgery, the extras plan on your health fund may cover some or all the costs of your surgery. Check these details with your fund. These costs for refractive procedures with Dr Cronin are.
TransPRK - Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy - $3000 per eye
LASIK - Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis - $3750 per eye
CLEAR - Lentile Extraction (aka SMILE/K-Lex) $4000 per eye
Implantable Contact Lens Surgery - $6000 per eye
Refractive Lens Exchange - $6000 per eye
The team at Focus Vision will be able to assist you with finding financing options for your procedure.
Implantable collamer lenses (Implantable contact lenses)
Implantable Collagen Lenses (ICL) are a cutting-edge alternative to LASIK for vision correction. This minimally invasive procedure involves placing a biocompatible lens between the iris and the natural lens, offering sharp, clear vision without altering the corneal structure. Ideal for patients with thin corneas or high degrees of myopia, ICLs provide a reversible solution with UV protection and predictable outcomes. The benefits include a quick recovery time, preservation of corneal tissue, and the potential for excellent night vision. Read more about the Visian ICL here.
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a sophisticated vision correction technique ideal for individuals with presbyopia or high hyperopia. This procedure involves replacing the eye’s natural lens with an advanced premium intraocular lens (IOL) to refocus light on the retina, thereby improving vision. RLE offers a permanent corrective solution with a range of IOL options, including multifocal and accommodative lenses, enhancing near and distance vision. Benefits of RLE include its ability to correct vision for those unsuitable for LASIK and to reduced dependency on reading glasses. RLE is the most common procedure performed for people over 55 years of age for people who want to “get rid of reading glasses.”