Treating long-sightedness in Melbourne
Dr Anton van Heerden explains if laser eye surgery can fix long-sightedness
Long-sightedness explained
Everything you need to know about long-sightedness
Long-sightedness, or hyperopia, is common in the general population.
Hyperopia means that the eye is not focused in front of the face, and so distance vision as well as near vision are blurred.
Long-sightedness occurs when the length of the eyeball is too short for the power of the eye.
We can diagnose and examine long-sightedness by performing a comprehensive eye examination which includes a refraction assessment and an eye health exam.
Depending on the outcome of your examination we will consider the following treatments:
- Laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK)
- Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs)
- Refractive lens exchange with a choice of lens implant options
Who can laser eye surgery help?
If you see yourself in how we describe our ideal patients below, we can certainly help you enhance your every waking moment with amazing natural vision
How does it work?
Change how you see the world in 3 easy steps
Want to start your next adventure today?
Change how you see the world in 3 easy steps
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We’ll ensure you’re a good candidate before treating you at our state-of-the-art refractive eye specialist clinic close to Melbourne CBD.
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About Eye Laser Specialists
Our experts bring a combined 40 years of eye surgery experience to Melbourne
Dr Anton van Heerden, MBCHB; FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Laser Eye Surgeon
Based in Melbourne, but with a reputation that transcends borders, Dr Van Heerden sets the highest bar for laser vision correction surgery in Australia. 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 Edward Roufail, PHD, FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Specialist Eye Surgeon
Dr Roufail is an experienced Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in intraocular surgery. He performs well over 500 intraocular surgeries a year treating retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, surgical macular disease, cataract and refractive surgery.
