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LASIK eye surgery Melbourne

Ditch glasses and contact lenses with Laser eye surgery

Discover how the world’s most popular laser eye treatment could help you embark on a new chapter of your life adventure – today

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Ditch glasses and contact lenses with LASIK in Melbourne

Discover how the world’s most popular laser eye treatment could help you embark on a new chapter of your life adventure – today

Who can our life-changing treatments help?

If you see yourself in how I describe my ideal patients below, we can certainly help you enhance your every waking moment with amazing natural vision

I want to be free from contacts or glasses-els

I’m tired of outdated glasses and contact lenses

I’m tired of outdated glasses and contact lenses

Imagine waking up tomorrow and seeing clearly without having to scramble around for your glasses or going to the bathroom to put in your lenses? Every aspect of life becomes more enjoyable when you free yourself from the things that slow you down, hold you back and get in your way.

Embark on your next big adventure towards authentic vision by booking an appointment today.

I'm an active person and my glasses and contacts get in my way-els

I'm very active but my glasses and contacts get in my way

I’m very active but my glasses and contacts get in my way

Spontaneity, fun and the unknown are key ingredients of a great adventure. But these aren’t words you often associate with glasses and contacts. Beach days, camping trips and late nights – or any activity that isn’t sleeping – requires you to consider your eyes first. *Yawn*, we feel bored just thinking about it.

Escape the barriers that hold you back from unleashing your full potential by booking an appointment today.

Take the first step towards a life free from glasses and contacts

Take the first step towards a life free from glasses and contacts

The best way to find out if LASIK or SMILE laser eye surgery is right for you is to have an initial appointment. You’ll get a clear answer from us on your suitability and treatment options

Your life after LASIK Laser

Every aspect of life becomes more enjoyable when you free yourself from the things that slow you down, hold you back and get in your way

Explore without glasses or contact lenses

Wave goodbye to outdated glasses and contact lenses. After LASIK eye surgery, you should be taking on 2021 with 20/20 vision.

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Discover the new you

The best project you’ll ever work on is yourself. With your new vision, we’re sure keeping fit and looking after yourself will be your new favourite past time.

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf

Whether you’re into paragliding, mountain climbing or couch surfing, we hope your new vision will enable you to adapt to any activity you wish to pursue.  

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Fill your life with adventures, not things

Throwing your glasses and contact lenses away will mark the beginning of your new life adventure as you begin to experience the world through brand new eyes.

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See without glasses or contact lenses

Wave goodbye to outdated glasses and contact lenses. After LASIK laser eye surgery, you’ll be taking on 2020 with 20/20 vision.

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Look great and feel even better

The best project you’ll ever work on is yourself. With your new vision, staying fit and looking after yourself will be your new favourite past time.

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You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf

Whether you’re into paragliding, mountain climbing or couch surfing, your new vision will enable you to adapt to any activity you wish to pursue.  

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Fill your life with adventures, not things

Throwing your glasses and contact lenses away will mark the beginning of your new life adventure as you begin to experience the world through brand new eyes.

Ready to start your new journey today?

Enhance your vision of life in just three simple steps:

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CONNECT WITH US

Schedule a consultation and call us at 03 9070 5788. We’re here to guide you.

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GET YOUR CONSULTATION

Before any procedure, we’ll ascertain if you’re the right fit for this revolutionary treatment at our cutting-edge eye clinic near Melbourne CBD.

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A NEW LIFE CHAPTER AWAITS YOU

As you embark on this glasses-free journey, we’ll guide and oversee your post-procedure care, ensuring a seamless transition to clearer vision.

Ready to start your new journey today?

Enhance your vision of life in just three simple steps:

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CONNECT WITH US

Schedule a complimentary consultation and call us at 03 9070 5788. We’re here to guide you to a no-cost appointment.

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GET YOUR CONSULTATION

Before any procedure, we’ll ascertain if you’re the right fit for this revolutionary treatment at our cutting-edge eye clinic near Melbourne CBD.

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A NEW LIFE CHAPTER AWAITS YOU

As you embark on this glasses-free journey, we’ll guide and oversee your post-procedure care, ensuring a seamless transition to clearer vision.

LASIK Laser Eye treatment explained

Everything you need to know about LASIK eye surgery

As a general rule of thumb, LASIK can correct prescriptions of:

For patients who fall outside of these ranges, other refractive surgery options may still be available such as PRK, SMILE®, or ICL procedures.

Who is unsuaitbale for LASIK?

Despite having a prescription within the treatable range of LASIK, some patients will still not be suitable for refractive surgery. These are usually patients with eye conditions, such as keratoconus or corneal scarring, that may be exacerbated during the surgical procedures. Other patients who may be best to avoid LASIK are those whose poor vision is due to an underlying eye disease rather than refractive error. Such diseases include eye cataract, macular degeneration, and lazy eye.

We use the most accurate and reliable variation of LASIK surgery to achieve the best results. 

A two-step procedure for enhanced accuracy

LASIK eye surgery is a two-step procedure. At Eye Laser Specialists, both steps are laser assisted. This has improved accuracy and reliability compared to another variation of LASIK, which uses a manual bladed instrument for the first stage.

We will anaesthetise your eye with topical eye drops. We can also offer you a mild sedative for additional comfort.

Step 1: We use a femtosecond laser to create a thin flap of corneal tissue in just 15 seconds.

Step 2: We then lift the flap to allow access to the underlying tissue before applying the second laser to the cornea. This is a process known as photoablation. This is where the laser removes selected areas of tissue to reshape the cornea so that light refracting through this tissue will focus perfectly on the retina and form a clear image. Once the excimer laser step is complete, we reposition the flap. The entire process takes about 10 minutes for both eyes.

Advantages

  • Precise and highly accurate1
  • Painless surgery2
  • Rapid recovery
  • Excellent visual results3
  • Can treat myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and mixed astigmatism
  • Easy to perform enhancement surgery with LASIK 

Disadvantages

  • Creates a flap which has potential complications such as flap dislodgement; infection and epithelial ingrowth

As with any surgery, there are certain risks. 

Some major, but extremely uncommon risks include: 

  • Loss of best-corrected vision
  • Corneal ectasia
  • Corneal infection

Minor risks include:

  • Dry eye
  • Dysphotopsia (night vision difficulties including glare and halos)
  • Regression (The need for glasses or further laser correction in the future)

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). 

Alternative lens-based procedures such as ICL and refractive lens exchange are not suitable for corneal laser corrective surgery. 

Step 1: Creating the flap

We create a flap using a highly precise femtosecond laser.

Step 2: Relocating the patient

We then move you over to the MEL90 excimer laser.

Step 3: Folding back the flap

We then gently fold the flap back, exposing the inner corneal tissue to be treated. 

Step 4: Correcting the error

The MEL90 excimer laser reshapes the corneal tissue correcting the refractive error.

Step 5: Repositioning the flap

The flap is returned to its original position, protecting the eye like a natural bandage.

LASIK surgery using the Zeiss MEL90 laser has a proven track record of excellent visual outcomes:

LASIK has a very low complication rate:

  • Loss of 1 line best corrected visual acuity 2.4%(1:50)
  • Loss of 2 lines best corrected visual acuity 0.1% (1:1000) 5

What our patients say...

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…… would definitely recommend Dr Roufail and the wonderful team of staff and optometrists. They have all been professional and supportive throughout the entire process, especially with answering any questions or concerns, from the first initial consult to all post-op appointments. Thank you!

Gurleen Singh
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…..I highly recommend Dr Roufail ……. Dr Ed is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist and Surgeon and has a very caring and friendly nature. Thanks so much Dr Ed.

David F
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….. Tears are floating out of our eyes, thank you Dr Roufail! Please accept our sincerest respect from our whole family!!

Young Shway
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Could not recommend enough. A wonderful doctor who truely cares for patients!

Aunty Ali
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lovely staff, great facilities, eye surgery went smoothly – definitely recommend!

Kate Luscombe
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The service provided by all staff from admin support to surgical was second to none. It made the somewhat daunting prospect of an eye procedure a lot more relaxing and simplified. The post procedure patient care was as equally satisfying. I found the staff are very friendly and patient as well as very informative . I highly recommend the team to anyone experiencing eye/sight related issues.

Peter Tasiopoulos
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What an amazing experience at Eye Laser Specialists!! Dr Anton and his staff deserve 10 stars for their amazing service. The practice is stunning and state of the art. Only the best equipment in the world. I was totally blown away. Dr Anton himself is highly skilled and so affable I recommend him very strongly if you consider any form of laser eye surgery in Melbourne.

Lourens van Zyl
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Professional, thorough and gentle. Have been commending Dr Anton and the team to all my friends and family!

Zac Puplett

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News & FAQs

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Links to authoritative resources on LASIK

Follow the links below for more information on LASIK

An overview of the benefits of LASIK. Click here for more information – Your Sight Matters

Studies show that LASIK has little negative effect and in fact, is now safer and more beneficial than ever. Click here for more information – Fox News

A review of LASIK terminology explains where the procedure stands today. Click here for more information – Healio

An overview of the success of LASIK in 2020. Click here for more information – Healio

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.

About Eye Laser Specialists

Our eye doctors bring a combined 40 years of eye surgery experience to Armadale

eye surgeon

Dr Anton van Heerden, MBCHB; FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Laser Eye Surgeon

Dr Van Heerden is renowned both domestically and internationally for providing the highest standards of vision correction surgery. While his skills and experience are second to none, it is his fun, caring and down to earth nature that truly set’s him apart from the rest. You can sit back and enjoy the journey knowing every detail has been carefully considered.

Dr Anton Auret Van Heerden AHPRA Registration No MED0001218295, type: Specialist

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Dr Edward Roufail, PhD, FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Laser Eye Surgeon

As an experienced eye surgeon, Dr Edward Roufail has expertise in performing corneal refractive procedures, including SMILE, LASIK, PRK and Presbyond. He’s passionate about improving his patients’ eyesight through laser vision correction. Edward has performed thousands of cataract, retinal and macular surgeries and routinely, performs over 500 intraocular surgeries a year, including MFIOL and ICL. He is passionate about using the latest technology to deliver the best outcomes for patients.

Dr Edward Roufail AHPRA Registration No MED0001139276, type: Specialist

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Dr Benjamin Au
Cataract and Refractive Surgeon

Dr Benjamin Au is a registered ophthalmologist in Australia and Singapore specialising in Complex Cataracts and Refractive Surgery. Dr Au’s Singapore training in myopia and finesse in dealing with difficult cataract surgeries, combined with his passion for delivering predictable and outstanding visual outcomes, motivated him to refractive surgery. Ben aims to deliver the best professional and honest care paired with his personable and affable personality.

Ben is excited to be able to offer PRESBYOND surgery, a means to rid the need for reading glasses without compromises (loss of contrast, glares and haloes) available only through the Zeiss refractive laser system.

Dr Benjamin Wai Yin Au AHPRA Registration No MED0002321588, type: Specialist

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