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We know the decision to have LASIK surgery is a big one, so we take great care to determine what’s best for you as our patient. That’s why we
are now excited to offer blade free LASIK treatment using Intralase.    

About LASIK

LASIK is a popular vision correction procedure commonly associated with the excimer laser. LASIK however, is traditionally not an “all-laser” procedure due to the use of the microkeratome - a hand held device with an oscillating razor blade - which is used to create the flap of corneal tissue that is lifted prior to performing your laser treatment.

Only LASIK procedures that use Intralase for this first step can be considered “all-laser”.

LASIK with Intralase

With Intralase, pulses of laser light create your corneal flap, which is then lifted so the next step of LASIK – the reshaping of your cornea – can be performed.  When your LASIK treatment is over, the flap is securely repositioned in to place.

Intralase is 100% blade-free, exceptionally advanced, and has been shown to
improve outcomes, especially among custom/wavefront patients. This method has been used successfully on hundreds of thousands of eyes and we trust this
advanced technology to deliver exceptional results. 

Our commitment is to provide you with the ultimate in comfort, safety and
outstanding vision. LASIK with Intralase can help you achieve all of this – while
delivering the added assurance of knowing you’re being treated with the most
advanced technology available.

Additionally, due to the superior accuracy of Intralase, certain patients who were ineligible for LASIK may now be able to have treatment. If you would like to

explore this blade-free option further, call our free call number 1800 44 20 20 to book your consultation.

Step 1  Only takes 15-30 seconds

Using an ”inside-out” process, the Intralase laser is precisely focused to a point within the cornea, where thousands of microscopic bubbles are formed to define the architecture of the intracorneal surface and the resulting flap.

The surgeon controls flap diameter, depth, hinge location and width, and side-cut architecture. The Intralase FS laser allows the surgeon to vary these factors to suit each individual patient.

Bubbles are then stacked along the edge up to the corneal surface, completing step one.

 

 

Step 2

The physician then exposes the prepared corneal bed for excimer laser treatment by lifting the flap.

The LASIK procedure is complete when the flap is  securely repositioned on its bevelled edge.

 

OLYMPIC SWIMMER SEEKS VISUAL FREEDOM

 

 

For years Olympic Swimming Champion Justin Norris suffered with Myopia and Astigmatism. After a positive consultation he had Lasik surgery performed here at Hunter Laser Vision and Justin was so impressed with the experience that he offered to spread the word.

“One incident that gave me the final push to investigate Lasik surgery was when I was out surfing and one of my contact lenses fell out. It was such a shock. What if I lost both lenses at the same time, or if I was swimming with the kids and this happened? I realised there were a lot of little things that needed my attention more then ever.

The whole procedure was carefully explained and I felt at ease every step of the way. Straight after the Lasik surgery the results were amazing, these were my new eyes! The first thing I threw away was my prescription goggles I used in the pool and now I don’t miss any of the smiles from my wife Brooke and the kids”.

Justin and his daughters star in our new television commercial which is based on Justin’s journey to ‘see clearly’. The commercial was shot on a balmy November afternoon at the iconic Canoe Pool and Newcastle Beach. We all had a lot of fun and Hunter Laser Vision would like to sincerely thank Justin and his wonderful family for their time.