Common Questions Answered About Laser Vision Correction and

Can I fly after laser vision correction?

There are no restrictions on flying after routine laser vision correction!

Do I need eyedrops after laser eye surgery?

Eyedrops are vital to help healing after laser eye surgery. While most surgeons use 2 or even 3 different bottles, Dr Rylan uses a specially compounded bottle combining the necessary drops into a single convenient bottle.

Is there a private health rebate for laser eye surgery?

Yes! Not all funds, and not all policies have a rebate for laser vision correction. However, many funds do have some coverage in their top Extras cover (not in the hospital cover). Please check your policy, or ask our receptionist if your fund cooperates

When can I drive after laser eye surgery?

Many patients have vision good enough to drive the very next day! However, it is recommended to adapt to your new vision and only start driving when you feel comfortable.

Does laser vision correction have an age limit?

Patients must usually be over 18 years old with a stable glasses prescription to be eligible. There is no specific upper age limit, though cataract/lens surgery becomes more beneficial into middle age.

Can I have laser vision correction while pregnant?

Congratulations! Although you've got enough to be occupied with, and we wish we could help you out of glasses, pregnancy and breastfeeding change your eyes quite significantly. This affects the laser treatment and gives unreliable results long term. Therefore laser vision correction needs to wait until after this period of change.

My friend had cheap LASIK surgery in Thailand

Often the cost overseas may not even be much cheaper! It is just sold as a LASIK holiday.

People travel to various countries such as Thailand and India for LASIK and other medical procedures. Although there are many good LASIK and laser vision surgeons around the world, our incredible level of training and regulation may not exist outside Australia. So it can be hard to know if you are getting a premium LASIK holiday, or a disaster waiting to happen.

When you are entrusting your eyesight to a surgeon, we strongly recommend leaving the medical care out of your Bali trip.

The Vision Surgeon

The information displayed on this site is general only and does not consider your individual circumstances or unique clinical requirements. Surgical procedures are not always appropriate for all individuals, as all ophthalmology procedures impart an inherent risk to vision and your personal risk/benefit profile can only be appropriately discussed during your consultation.

Free eligibility assessment is valid at Lasersight Sunshine Coast for patients considering laser vision correction or refractive lens exchange. It covers workup and scans by our in house optometrists, but does not include consultation with the surgeon nor any surgical fees., nor any other costs incurable.

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