Achieve freedom from glasses and contacts with LASIK in Melbourne by our experienced surgeons

LASIK in Melbourne clinics does not typically require general anaesthesia, though a mild sedative can be given if you’re feeling particularly anxious or restless. Your eye will be numbed with topical anaesthetic eye drops for comfort and you’ll be given a fixation light to keep your eye stable. The first step of the LASIK procedure is to create a thin hinged flap of superficial corneal tissue on the surface of the eye. At Mornington Peninsula Eye Clinic, through Eye Laser Specialists, we prefer to use a highly precise femtosecond laser for this process. The corneal flap is then gently move away to allow access for an excimer laser for the second step of the surgery, photoablation. This involves using the laser to remove select areas of corneal tissue to reshape this structure so that light entering the eye is redirected to focus on a clear point on the retina.

After this second step is complete, the corneal flap is replaced over the eye and allowed to self-seal. Our clinical team will give you a protective eye shield and post-operative care instructions.

After having LASIK eye surgery, Melbourne residents will return for a series of follow-up appointments to ensure the eye is healing as expected. Our valued patients travelling from more distant suburbs will have the option of collaborative care with their local eye care provider, who will remain in close communication with the ophthalmology team at Mornington Peninsula Eye Clinic.