Dr Brendan Cronin is a Brisbane corneal, cataract and laser eye surgeon at the Queensland Eye Institute, specialising in keratoconus, CAIRS and pterygium.https://drbrendancronin.com.au/en-auhttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/shingles-in-the-eye/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/shingles-in-the-eye/Shingles in the eye (herpes zoster ophthalmicus) can threaten sight. An eye surgeon explains the warning signs, the tell-tale nose blister and when to act.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-is-surfers-eye/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-is-surfers-eye/Surfer's eye (pterygium) is a sun-driven growth on the eye, common in outdoor Queenslanders. What it looks like, when to remove it and how to prevent it.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/evo-icl-brisbane/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/evo-icl-brisbane/EVO ICL surgery in Brisbane: a tiny implantable lens for high prescriptions and thin corneas. Dr Brendan Cronin explains cost, candidacy and ICL vs LASIK.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-cairs-save-you-from-a-full-thickness-corneal-transplant/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-cairs-save-you-from-a-full-thickness-corneal-transplant/CAIRS is technically a corneal transplant, but its recovery and risk profile are profoundly different. How donor rings help patients avoid a full graft.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/salzmanns-nodules-superficial-keratectomy/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/salzmanns-nodules-superficial-keratectomy/Salzmann's nodules are benign corneal bumps, most common in women. Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin explains gentle superficial keratectomy removal.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-a-cataract-grow-back/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-a-cataract-grow-back/A cataract can never grow back. Learn why vision can mist over again after cataract surgery (PCO) and how a quick, painless YAG laser fixes it permanently.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-transplant-dmek-dalk-explained/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-transplant-dmek-dalk-explained/Modern corneal transplant surgery can often replace only the affected layers. Discover how DMEK, DALK and full-thickness grafts differ and what each means for recovery and ongoing care.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-my-cornea-too-thin-for-cross-linking/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-my-cornea-too-thin-for-cross-linking/Told your cornea is too thin to cross-link? The 400-micron rule is out of date. Dr Brendan Cronin on the sub400 protocol and corneas down to 200 microns.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-can-and-cant-you-do-after-cataract-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-can-and-cant-you-do-after-cataract-surgery/Driving, showering, exercise, swimming, makeup, screens and flying after cataract surgery: Dr Brendan Cronin's own post-op rules and timeframes.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/why-we-always-fix-astigmatism-with-cataract-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/why-we-always-fix-astigmatism-with-cataract-surgery/Your optometrist never asks if you'd like your astigmatism corrected in glasses. Dr Brendan Cronin on why toric lenses are standard care, not an upgrade.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-after-radial-keratotomy/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-after-radial-keratotomy/Had RK in the 80s or 90s? Cataract surgery is trickier: vision can fluctuate for six months and lens choice depends on your cuts. Dr Brendan Cronin explains.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/are-contact-lenses-the-only-treatment-for-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/are-contact-lenses-the-only-treatment-for-keratoconus/No. Contact lenses correct keratoconus vision but leave the cornea untreated. Dr Brendan Cronin explains cross-linking, CAIRS and when to move beyond lenses.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/do-you-need-to-travel-overseas-for-c3-r-cross-linking/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/do-you-need-to-travel-overseas-for-c3-r-cross-linking/No need to fly to the US for C3-R cross-linking: Dr Brendan Cronin offers topography-guided, oxygen-enhanced epi-on CXL in Brisbane with published results.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-and-pregnancy/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-and-pregnancy/Pregnancy hormones can make keratoconus progress, sometimes even after cross-linking. Dr Brendan Cronin explains the evidence, the risks and how to plan ahead.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-in-teenagers-a-parents-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-in-teenagers-a-parents-guide/Keratoconus moves fastest in teenagers. Dr Brendan Cronin covers the warning signs, why eye rubbing must stop, and how cross-linking costs two days of school.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-is-the-perfect-pterygium-technique/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-is-the-perfect-pterygium-technique/PERFECT for pterygium explained: what Hirst's extended-removal technique involves, why it uses stitches, and why Dr Brendan Cronin, his trainee, uses glue.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/pupilloplasty-repairing-distorted-pupils/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/pupilloplasty-repairing-distorted-pupils/An abnormal, keyhole or torn pupil lets in glare, and it can usually be fixed. Dr Brendan Cronin explains pupilloplasty and the hand-painted artificial iris.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-ectasia-after-lasik/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-ectasia-after-lasik/Dr Brendan Cronin screens every laser patient with Oculus Corvis biomechanics and the TBI score to prevent ectasia, and repairs post-LASIK ectasia with CAIRS.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/intraocular-lens-removal-and-exchange/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/intraocular-lens-removal-and-exchange/Yes, and with the capsule intact it is usually routine. Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin on when an IOL is removed, why YAG laser matters, and what to expect.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/secondary-lenses-add-on-intraocular-lens/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/secondary-lenses-add-on-intraocular-lens/A secondary (add-on) lens sits in front of your existing implant to fix leftover focus or astigmatism, or add near vision, without removing the first lens.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-vs-intacs-and-kerarings/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-vs-intacs-and-kerarings/CAIRS vs Intacs and Kerarings: how donor-tissue rings differ from plastic, what the complication data shows, and why only CAIRS is Medicare-covered.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/will-my-pterygium-grow-back/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/will-my-pterygium-grow-back/Pterygium recurrence after modern surgery is rare: Hirst's 1,000-case series found 1 in 1,000. Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin on what drives the risk.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-corneal-cross-linking-faq/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-corneal-cross-linking-faq/Corneal specialist Dr Brendan Cronin answers the most googled questions about keratoconus and corneal cross-linking — what it is, whether it hurts, recovery time, and when to act. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-recovery-a-week-by-week-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-recovery-a-week-by-week-guide/What CAIRS recovery really feels like: the first few days, time off work, the vision fluctuations everyone gets, and the road to a rock-solid cornea.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-i-be-asleep-for-cairs-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-i-be-asleep-for-cairs-surgery/Yes. Dr Cronin performs CAIRS in an accredited day hospital with an anaesthetist, so you sleep through the procedure. Ideal for nervous patients and teens.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-after-lasik/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-after-lasik/Yes — and premium EDOF, multifocal and full-range lenses can still be on the table. What changes after LASIK, and why a corneal specialist matters.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-long-does-cairs-last-long-term-results/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-long-does-cairs-last-long-term-results/CAIRS has been performed since 2015, and a decade of worldwide data shows excellent long-term stability. Why donor tissue lasts, from a CAIRS surgeon.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-if-cross-linking-doesnt-work/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-if-cross-linking-doesnt-work/Cross-linking failure is rare. Brisbane corneal surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin on why it happens, why change in year one isn't progression, and what comes next.Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/alcon-panoptix-pro-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/alcon-panoptix-pro-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/Alcon's PanOptix Pro trifocal explained: new light-management optics, what is proven vs promised, halos and who it suits — from a Brisbane surgeon.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/envista-aspire-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/envista-aspire-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/The enVista Aspire monofocal-plus lens: sharper intermediate vision without splitting light — the evidence and who it suits, from a Brisbane surgeon.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/envista-envy-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/envista-envy-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/The Bausch + Lomb enVista Envy full-range-of-vision lens: how it works, published results, night vision and who it suits — from a Brisbane surgeon.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/tecnis-puresee-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/tecnis-puresee-iol-a-detailed-patient-guide/The TECNIS PureSee is a purely refractive EDOF lens offering monofocal-like night vision with extended range. An honest guide from a Brisbane cataract surgeon.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/brendan-cronin-cairs-escrs-2026/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/brendan-cronin-cairs-escrs-2026/Dr Brendan Cronin joins an international expert faculty for CAIRS and corneal surgery education during ESCRS 2026 in London.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/zaditen-is-back/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/zaditen-is-back/Zaditen (ketotifen) antihistamine eye drops are back in Australian pharmacies. Why they were off the shelves, single-use ampoules vs bottles, and alternatives.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-eye-surgery-for-athletes/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-eye-surgery-for-athletes/Laser eye surgery for athletes: how LASIK, PRK and CLEAR restore sharp vision for sport, safe return-to-play timelines, and which procedure suits you.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/dr-cronin-does-not-see-dry-eyes/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/dr-cronin-does-not-see-dry-eyes/Dr Brendan Cronin does not treat dry eye. Learn why, what dry eye disease involves, and which Brisbane specialists and clinics to see instead.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/femtosecond-laser-assisted-dalk-a-game-changer-in-corneal-transplants/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/femtosecond-laser-assisted-dalk-a-game-changer-in-corneal-transplants/Femtosecond laser-assisted DALK makes corneal transplants more precise, with stronger wounds and faster recovery. Dr Brendan Cronin explains the technique.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-vs-ctak-for-keratoconus-understanding-the-differences-between-ctak-and-cairs/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-vs-ctak-for-keratoconus-understanding-the-differences-between-ctak-and-cairs/CAIRS vs CTAK for keratoconus: how these corneal ring implants differ in donor tissue, customisation, cost and results, from Brisbane surgeon Dr Cronin.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/my-consent-for-for-cairs-keratoconus-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/my-consent-for-for-cairs-keratoconus-surgery/What CAIRS keratoconus surgery involves: the benefits, risks and recovery, explained in Dr Brendan Cronin's patient consent information.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:22:11 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-cairs-and-corneal-collagen-crosslinking-for-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-the-difference-between-cairs-and-corneal-collagen-crosslinking-for-keratoconus/CAIRS reshapes the cornea; cross-linking stops keratoconus progressing. Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin explains which suits you and when both are used.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/does-medicare-covers-cairs-keratoplasty-for-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/does-medicare-covers-cairs-keratoplasty-for-keratoconus/Medicare now covers CAIRS as a treatment for people with keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration and post LASIK ectasia in Australia.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/thinking-about-traveling-overseas-for-eye-surgery-why-australia-is-becoming-a-global-destination/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/thinking-about-traveling-overseas-for-eye-surgery-why-australia-is-becoming-a-global-destination/Australia is a great destination for corrective eye surgery for patients with corneal scars, keratoconus, cataracts, pterygium and other complex diseases.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/dmek-vs-dsaek-understanding-the-latest-corneal-transplant-techniques/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/dmek-vs-dsaek-understanding-the-latest-corneal-transplant-techniques/DMEK vs DSAEK (also written DSEK): how the two endothelial corneal transplants differ, which gives sharper vision after Fuchs' dystrophy, and what to expect.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/queensland-eye-amp-retina-specialists/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/queensland-eye-amp-retina-specialists/How Queensland Eye Institute's eye and retina specialists work with Dr Brendan Cronin to provide complete medical and surgical eye care in Brisbane.Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:30:39 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/iol-lens-price-list-understanding-your-options-for-lens-replacement-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/iol-lens-price-list-understanding-your-options-for-lens-replacement-surgery/Cataract lens price list: how monofocal, toric, EDOF and trifocal IOL costs compare in cataract and lens replacement surgery, by Dr Brendan Cronin. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/replacement-lenses-surgery-a-complete-guide-for-patients/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/replacement-lenses-surgery-a-complete-guide-for-patients/Lens replacement surgery (refractive lens exchange) explained: who suits it, lens options, recovery, and the $6,000 per eye fee at Focus Vision in Brisbane.Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-pterygium-operation-cost-and-treatment/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-pterygium-operation-cost-and-treatment/What pterygium surgery costs in Brisbane: surgeon, anaesthetist and day-hospital fees, Medicare rebates, private health cover and how to get an itemised quote. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-at-escrs-in-copenhagen/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-at-escrs-in-copenhagen/European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery conference in Copenhagen 2025. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-much-does-cross-linking-cost/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-much-does-cross-linking-cost/Corneal cross-linking costs in Australia: surgery fees, Medicare rebates and health-fund cover for keratoconus treatment, explained by Dr Brendan Cronin.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/ocular-surface-tumours-early-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment-options/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/ocular-surface-tumours-early-signs-diagnosis-and-treatment-options/Ocular surface tumours: early warning signs, how eye surface cancers are diagnosed, and the treatment options available from Brisbane specialist Dr Cronin.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-are-the-treatments-for-vitreous-floaters/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/what-are-the-treatments-for-vitreous-floaters/Eye floaters treatment options: when floaters are harmless, when they need urgent review, and the therapies available, explained by Dr Brendan Cronin.Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-cross-linking-surgery-a-comprehensive-guide-to-treating-progressive-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-cross-linking-surgery-a-comprehensive-guide-to-treating-progressive-keratoconus/What happens during corneal cross-linking surgery: each step of CXL, how long it takes, recovery and risks, from Brisbane specialist Dr Brendan Cronin.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-disease-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-options/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-disease-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment-options/What causes keratoconus? Brisbane specialist Dr Brendan Cronin explains the genes, eye rubbing, allergies and inflammation behind keratoconus.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/treatment-of-pterygium-causes-symptoms-surgery-amp-prevention-tips/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/treatment-of-pterygium-causes-symptoms-surgery-amp-prevention-tips/Pterygium (surfer's eye): what causes the fleshy growth on the eye, symptoms to watch, and when surgery is needed, from Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-corneal-topography-and-tomography-are-changing-the-way-we-detect-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-corneal-topography-and-tomography-are-changing-the-way-we-detect-keratoconus/Corneal topography performed by Brisbane ophthalmologist Dr Brendan Cronin offers accurate eye mapping for better treatment—book your exam todayFri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/ophthalmology-for-medical-students-a-free-download-audio-textbook/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/ophthalmology-for-medical-students-a-free-download-audio-textbook/Dr Cronin provides his hugely popular audiobook Ophthalmology for Medical Students as a FREE download.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-internationally/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-internationally/Dr Brendan Cronin teaches CAIRS and corneal surgery techniques to ophthalmologists around the world. A look at his international education work.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-lasik-and-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-lasik-and-keratoconus/Standard LASIK is unsafe with keratoconus. Topography-guided PTK combined with cross-linking is the exception for selected stable corneas.Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:02:11 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-laser-eye-surgery-unlocking-your-world-in-high-definition/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-definitive-guide-to-laser-eye-surgery-unlocking-your-world-in-high-definition/Guide to laser eye surgery by Brisbane ophthalmologist Dr Brendan Cronin. Understand procedures and recovery—book your consultation today.Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-cross-linking-cxl-for-keratoconus-is-early-intervention-key/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-cross-linking-cxl-for-keratoconus-is-early-intervention-key/Why early corneal cross-linking matters in keratoconus: stabilising the cornea before vision is lost, explained by Brisbane specialist Dr Brendan Cronin.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-recovery-timeline-what-to-expect-day-by-day-for-optimal-healing/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-recovery-timeline-what-to-expect-day-by-day-for-optimal-healing/How long cataract surgery recovery takes: day one, the first week and the first month, with the do's and don'ts from Brisbane surgeon Dr Brendan Cronin.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-cataract-surgery-right-for-me-common-questions-answered-by-a-brisbane-ophthalmologist/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-cataract-surgery-right-for-me-common-questions-answered-by-a-brisbane-ophthalmologist/Is cataract surgery right for me? Dr Brendan Cronin explains who qualifies and what to expect. Book your cataract consultation in Brisbane today.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-eye-surgery-costs-in-brisbane-a-detailed-breakdown-of-what-to-expect/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/laser-eye-surgery-costs-in-brisbane-a-detailed-breakdown-of-what-to-expect/Laser eye surgery costs in Brisbane: TransPRK $3,500, LASIK and CLEAR $4,250, ICL $7,000 per eye. What's included, financing, and how we keep fees clear.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/navigating-your-iol-options-choosing-the-best-lens-for-your-cataract-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/navigating-your-iol-options-choosing-the-best-lens-for-your-cataract-surgery/IOL options explained—monofocal, multifocal, and extended depth lenses. Discover the best choice for your vision with Dr Brendan Cronin—book today.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/life-after-laser-eye-surgery-recovery-long-term-vision-and-resuming-activities/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/life-after-laser-eye-surgery-recovery-long-term-vision-and-resuming-activities/Life after laser eye surgery explained by Dr Brendan Cronin. From recovery to long-term benefits, discover what’s ahead—book your consultation todayTue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-laser-eye-surgery-a-patients-guide-to-benefits-and-risks/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-laser-eye-surgery-a-patients-guide-to-benefits-and-risks/Pros and cons of laser eye surgery reviewed by Brisbane specialist Dr Brendan Cronin. Learn if it’s right for you—book your consultation todayTue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-cataract-surgery-costs-in-brisbane-a-comprehensive-guide-to-fees-rebates-and-whats-included/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-cataract-surgery-costs-in-brisbane-a-comprehensive-guide-to-fees-rebates-and-whats-included/How much cataract surgery costs in Brisbane: surgeon and hospital fees, Medicare rebates, health fund cover, known gap options and what's included.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/why-your-vision-gets-worse-after-40-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/why-your-vision-gets-worse-after-40-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/Why your vision gets worse after 40 explained by Dr Brendan Cronin. Understand age-related eye changes and discover treatment—book your appointment today.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-red-eye-in-contact-lens-wearers/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/the-red-eye-in-contact-lens-wearers/Red eye after contact lens wear explained by Dr Brendan Cronin. Learn causes, risks, and treatment options—book your eye consultation today.Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:23:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/yes-you-can-be-asleep-for-your-cataract-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/yes-you-can-be-asleep-for-your-cataract-surgery/Are you awake for cataract surgery? Not if you don't want to be. Dr Brendan Cronin explains the sedation and anaesthesia options for your surgery in Brisbane.Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-laser-eye-surgery-correct-astigmatism-yes-and-often-better-than-glasses/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-laser-eye-surgery-correct-astigmatism-yes-and-often-better-than-glasses/Yes. Laser eye surgery fixes astigmatism very accurately, and it lasts. Dr Brendan Cronin explains how WaveLight Plus ray tracing does it and who's suitable.Fri, 02 May 2025 00:47:02 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-your-eye-prescription-stable-what-it-means-for-laser-vision-correction-eligibility/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/is-your-eye-prescription-stable-what-it-means-for-laser-vision-correction-eligibility/Is your eye prescription stable? Dr Brendan Cronin explains why consistent vision is key for surgery success—book your consultation in Brisbane todayThu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/allotex-allogenic-corneal-inlays-a-new-frontier-in-presbyopia-correction/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/allotex-allogenic-corneal-inlays-a-new-frontier-in-presbyopia-correction/Allotex allogenic corneal inlays explained by Dr Brendan Cronin. Explore this advanced treatment for presbyopia and keratoconus—book your consultation todayMon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/lasik-vs-clear-which-laser-vision-correction-procedure-is-best/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/lasik-vs-clear-which-laser-vision-correction-procedure-is-best/CLEAR (also known as SMILE) vs LASIK: which is right for you? Discover the pros, cons and results of both procedures with Dr Brendan Cronin.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:41:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/discover-the-future-of-vision-with-the-rayner-galaxy-intraocular-lens/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/discover-the-future-of-vision-with-the-rayner-galaxy-intraocular-lens/Discover the Rayner Galaxy multifocal lens with spiral optics for lens surgery in Brisbane. Book your consultation today.Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/allergy-management-plan/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/allergy-management-plan/Allergy management from Brisbane specialist Dr Brendan Cronin. Learn how expert care can ease your symptoms—book your consultation today.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-vs-refractive-lens-exchange-which-one-is-right-for-you/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cataract-surgery-vs-refractive-lens-exchange-which-one-is-right-for-you/Cataract surgery versus refractive lens surgery explained by Dr Brendan Cronin. Compare treatments and outcomes—book your consultation todaySat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-keratoplasty-penetrating-vs-deep-anterior-lamellar-procedures/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/understanding-keratoplasty-penetrating-vs-deep-anterior-lamellar-procedures/Keratoplasty is corneal transplant surgery to restore vision in damaged eyes. Learn about PK, DALK, and DMEK—book your consultation with Dr Brendan Cronin todayThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-after-50-a-guide-to-vision-correction-for-older-adults/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/can-you-have-laser-eye-surgery-after-50-a-guide-to-vision-correction-for-older-adults/Can you have laser eye surgery after 50? Learn how Dr Brendan Cronin helps patients over 50 achieve freedom from glasses—schedule your eye exam now.Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/world-college-of-refractive-surgery-and-visual-sciences/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/world-college-of-refractive-surgery-and-visual-sciences/Dr Cronin is now a founding fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual SciencesFri, 15 Nov 2024 07:47:20 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/travelling-to-see-dr-cronin/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/travelling-to-see-dr-cronin/Travelling to Brisbane for surgery with Dr Brendan Cronin? Find clinic locations, timelines, and subsidies—schedule your appointment nowFri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/extended-depth-of-focus-lenses-for-cataract-surgery/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/extended-depth-of-focus-lenses-for-cataract-surgery/Discover extended depth of focus lenses for cataract and refractive lens exchange. Enjoy sharper vision—schedule your appointment nowSun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-cairs-to-international-surgeons/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/teaching-cairs-to-international-surgeons/Teaching CAIRS with Dr Brendan Cronin—learn the latest surgical techniques for keratoconus. Book your training session and advance your skills today.Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/lasik-vs-prk/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/lasik-vs-prk/PRK vs LASIK compared by a Brisbane corneal surgeon: recovery time, discomfort, results and safety, plus why we offer TransPRK at $3,500 vs LASIK $4,250.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-instruments/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-instruments/CAIRS instruments make keratoconus surgery safer and more effective. Discover advanced tools and techniques—schedule your training session nowSun, 11 Aug 2024 08:23:19 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-to-perform-cairs-a-guide-for-surgeons/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/how-to-perform-cairs-a-guide-for-surgeons/How to Perform CAIRS Keratoplasty explained step by step with Dr Brendan Cronin. Learn the technique and book your surgical training todaySat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-versus-keratoglobus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/keratoconus-versus-keratoglobus/Keratoconus vs keratoglobus: how these corneal ectasias differ in shape, risks and treatment, explained by Brisbane corneal specialist Dr Brendan Cronin.Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/wwwcairsplancom-a-free-online-planning-tool-for-surgeons/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/wwwcairsplancom-a-free-online-planning-tool-for-surgeons/Plan CAIRS surgery with precision. Visit CAIRSplan.com, the free tool from Dr Brendan Cronin & Dr David Gunn for keratoconus and corneal ectasiaTue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/herpes-simplex-virus-vs-herpes-zoster-virus-whats-the-difference/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/herpes-simplex-virus-vs-herpes-zoster-virus-whats-the-difference/Shingles (herpes zoster) and herpes simplex are related but different viruses. An eye surgeon explains the symptoms, eye involvement and treatment of each.Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/pellucid-marginal-degeneration-vs-keratoconus-understanding-the-similarities-and-differences/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/pellucid-marginal-degeneration-vs-keratoconus-understanding-the-similarities-and-differences/Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD): how it differs from keratoconus on corneal topography, the symptoms to expect and the treatments that work.Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/treating-recurrent-corneal-erosions/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/treating-recurrent-corneal-erosions/Recurrent corneal erosion treatment: why the cornea keeps breaking down, the drops and ointments that help, and when laser PTK is the definitive fix.Sun, 28 May 2023 01:20:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/topography-guided-phototherapeutic-keratectomy-an-exceptional-treatment-for-corneal-scarring/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/topography-guided-phototherapeutic-keratectomy-an-exceptional-treatment-for-corneal-scarring/Topography-guided PTK can smooth corneal scarring and restore vision without a transplant. Dr Brendan Cronin explains who it helps and how it works.Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-for-keratoconus/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/cairs-for-keratoconus/CAIRS for keratoconus strengthens and reshapes the cornea, delaying or avoiding transplant. Discover if it’s right for you—schedule your appointment nowSun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-foreign-body-brochure-for-optometrists/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/corneal-foreign-body-brochure-for-optometrists/A detailed step by step guide on how to safely remove corneal foreign bodies with video linksSun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/avedro-boost-collagen-cross-linking/https://drbrendancronin.com.au/blog/avedro-boost-collagen-cross-linking/Glaukos Epioxa epi-on corneal cross-linking strengthens the cornea to slow keratoconus, with a faster and more comfortable recovery. Book your assessment.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT