Contact lenses are a convenient option for vision correction. Many starting using them without realising there are some risks associated with wearing contact lenses. Studies have found that laser vision...
Experience of the eye surgeon is an important factor when considering laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery, is a delicate procedure that involves reshaping the cornea to correct vision problems...
SMILE Pro (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) is a newer form of laser eye surgery that is similar to LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis), but with some key differences.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition that affects a growing number of children worldwide. There are several options available for myopia control in children
Laser Vision SA has become the first practice in South Australia to provide SMILE Pro laser eye surgery for people wishing to enjoy life without glasses.
Mask wearing is increasing significantly due to COVID-19 and influenza. Mask mandates are present in some situations. Mask wearing has some effects on vision. If you wear spectacles the most...
During 2020 and 2021 the volume of laser vision correction procedures world-wide has increased due to peoples’: concerns about spectacle fogging and contact lens discomfort whilst wearing face masks over...
Foggy glasses – so frustrating! Whether in the bathroom, kitchen, cold weather, gym, skiing, indoor pool, motorcycle riding or anywhere - nothing reduces your ability to see faster than when...
Spring has arrived. For many, Spring means hay fever. With hay fever can come irritated, itching, burning or tearing eyes. Then contact lens wear may become so uncomfortable, difficult and...
I hear this question frequently. The answer is: actually they do. Data is not always readily available on how many and how well they do. So reading the November Journal...
A recent case control study in the British Medical Journal- Ophthalmology (1) looks at risk factors for corneal infection in behaviours of daily contact lens wearers. Showering whilst wearing contact...
5 Facts You Need to Know During the COVID-19 Pandemic.The results of a new scientific review by five prominent ocular researchers provide clear advice for contact lens wearers
Results of corneal refractive surgery improving in the treatment of high myopia. Newer technologies and knowledge gained from experience are improving the results of corneal refractive surgery in moderate to...
Dr Graham Fraenkel performs cataract surgery at the Glen Osmond Surgicentre. Dr Fraenkel is very pleased to announce the Glen Osmond Surgicentre, in November 2018, received full reaccreditation against the...
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) All patients want reassurance their corneas are suitable for laser vision correction. The cornea is the clear dome on the front of your eye, overlying coloured...
Laser Vision SA is pleased to be informed by Zeiss, manufacturer of the Visumax laser used to perform SMILE laser vision correction, of some outstanding landmark numbers. Zeiss reports over...
All laser vision correction procedures have a low percentage of patients who need a little more laser after their first procedure to tweak their vision. At LVSA we have had...
Residual prescription error after Lasik can be treated by lifting the lasik flap. In many clinics however, after the first year, PRK (surface) laser may be offered as the flap...
Special guest reporter Ray Martin goes inside a refugee camp in Bangladesh to see the work the Fred Hollows Foundation is doing to help blind Rohingyas. Watch the ABC 7.3...
Corneas happier with SMILE than with excimer laser procedures Posted: Sunday, April 1, 2018 ESCRS Euro Times Small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) appears to be a step forward from LASIK in...
SMILE laser vision correction has revolutionised laser eye surgery by being able to correct high levels of short sightedness (myopia) previously not commonly treated with laser. And now thanks to...
Laser Vision SA's very own Dr Graham Fraenkel worked alongside and supported the Fred Hollows Foundation and all of their incredible endeavors in Vietnam. The video highlights the excellent work...
Laser Vision SA was proud to support the 2015 Tour De Legacy ride, which coincided with the 100 year anniversary of Gallipoli. The Tour saw a collection of 30 keen...
In December 2014, Laser Vision SA's Dr Graham Fraenkel received SMILE laser vision correction to remove his dependency on glasses and contact lenses. He has experienced fantastic post-operative results enabling...