Treating short-sightedness in Melbourne
Dr Anton van Heerden explains if laser eye surgery can correct the need for glasses
Short-sightedness explained
Everything you need to know about short-sightedness
Short-sightedness, or myopia, is common in the general population.
This visual error means that the eye is naturally focused to see a short distance in front of the face.
Distance vision is blurred and requires the use of glasses or contact lenses.
Short-sightedness occurs when the length of the eyeball is too long for the refractive power of the eye.
We can diagnose and examine short-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 (SMILE, LASIK, 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 see you before treatment to ensure you’re a good candidate and treat you at my 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.
