Precise, fast and proven, LASIK laser vision correction delivers amazing results and a quick recovery period, allowing you to return to your normal activities the next day with no glasses or contacts, just great vision.
Wearing contact lenses? If you wear contact lenses, please leave them out and wear glasses for two full days prior to the day of your assessment
You may think that LASIK or Vision Correction is expensive, and while it isn’t cheap, you might be surprised to learn how much money you save when compared to a lifetime of buying glasses or contacts. LASIK will prove a superior investment over the course of 20 years, and you will enjoy the added benefit of not requiring to wear glasses or put in contacts every day.
Most vision-focusing problems, (refractive errors) are caused by abnormal shape/length of the eye. If the cornea is too steep or too flat in curvature, this can create short-sightedness or long-sightedness, along with other distortions in vision such as astigmatism. When treating these issues with laser eye surgery, we use a special laser to painlessly smooth off and precisely reshape the surface of the eye. This corrects focusing problems in the long-term.
The difference between laser and LASIK eye surgery is easy to understand. LASIK, or Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusisis, is the name of the specific method employed in most laser eye surgeries. LASIK is the world’s most common method of freeing human eyes from the need for glasses and contact lenses, and has positively transformed the lives of tens of millions of people over the past 30 years.
Precise, fast and proven, LASIK laser vision correction delivers amazing results and a quick recovery period, allowing you to return to your normal activities the next day with no glasses or contacts, just great vision.
The latest advance in LASIK laser vision correction is called "Wavefront-Guided LASIK" (New LASIK). Click here to find out more about the safest and most precise form of LASIK laser eye surgery now available at Re:Vision.
Some patients are better suited to have a Surface laser treatment, rather than LASIK. These patients benefit from the new improved form of PRK (Photo-Refractive Keratectomy) available at Re:Vision called "Wavefront-Guided SmartSURFACE" (New PRK). Read more here:
We use the very newest laser technology available in New Zealand to provide unequalled safety, care and quality of vision.
It only takes minutes to treat each eye
Over 30 million LASIK surgeries have now been done globally
The outcomes for Wavefront-Guided LASIK are exceptional
Wavefront-Guided LASIK is comfortable and the recovery is virtually painless.
LASIK works by reshaping the cornea – the front surface of the eye. The procedure is highly precise, and our trained surgeons and support staff complete the process in two main steps. First, the laser produces tiny pulses of light which help separate the layers on the surface of the eye. The second step is to then access the deeper layers of the eye with a state-of-the-art, German-engineered, Scwind 1050 excimer laser. This laser reshapes the lower layers in seconds. The layers are then put back in position to heal, and the procedure is complete.
Around 4 out of 5 patients qualify for LASIK. You should be a good candidate for laser vision correction if:
Should you not be a good candidate for laser vision correction, there may be other options that will work just as well, such as Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs), Advanced Custom Surface Laser (PRK), and Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Read on to find out more about your other options, beginning with another laser vision correction procedure; SMILE.
Similar to LASIK, SMILE is a technique for laser vision correction that uses a femtosecond laser in lieu of any blade, and is known to be minimally invasive.
SMILE – which is short for SMall Incision Lenticule Extraction – generally takes a little longer to perform and recover from, but these are still both remarkably short timeframes overall. This is because SMILE involves slightly more manual work to manipulate the lenticule; a small layer of corneal tissue. SMILE is very new, and so studies surrounding it are still ongoing, but it’s thought that SMILE could reduce the amount of dry-eye post-surgery.
The procedure has been shown to effectively treat myopia and astigmatism, and under certain circumstances SMILE may be a better fit for you. Your ophthalmologist will be able to let you know if SMILE could help you during your vision assessment.
As the latest development in laser eye surgery in the past ten years, we’re proud to be qualified with the technology. Re:Vision founder Dr Trevor Gray is a certified surgeon for the Zeiss VisuMax laser used to perform SMILE laser vision correction. He uses the very newest laser technology available in New Zealand to provide unequalled safety, care and quality of vision.
Laser eye surgery may not be an option for you depending on your precise circumstances. In such situations, we might suggest implantable contact lens. In this operation, a small lens is placed inside the eye. Each lens is made to fit the patient, so if you opt for this procedure, rest assured it is 100% tailored to you.
Another option that involves implanting a lens into your eye is RLE. You may be suited to this operation if you have found yourself depending on glasses more and more over the years.
RLE involves not only implanting an intraocular lens, but also removing your natural, unfocused one. These days, replacement lenses for RLE are so advanced that many patients are surprised by how well they can see after the operation. If you would like to find out more information, please visit our refractive lens exchange page.
Laser eye surgery can be an intimidating process to undergo. We understand, and can offer all the additional information you might want before taking the first steps toward perfect, healthy vision.
"Dear Dr Trevor Gray and Team, I had my cataract operation three weeks ago. The best decision I have ever made in my life! I regret I have not done this a long time ago. I was very nervous and on edge about the upcomimg operation on both of my eyes, to be performed on the same day. But your very kind and friendly approach dispelled any apprehension about the required procedure. I can't thank you enough for your excellent professional care before, during and after the cataract operation on both of my eyes. Your team made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. The operation was painless and pretty straightforward. And the end result is miraculous. I had this amazing vision on the day after my operation. The world around me has become brighter and clearer. I couldn't believe it! I had the perfect vision! I could drive my car straight away. No glasses! No contact lenses! When I look back: I have been wearing glasses all my life and my vision was gradaully deteriorating every year. And now for the first time in my life I have 20-20 vision, which I never thought possible. To anyone who is thinking of having this operation done, I strongly recommend Dr Trevor Gray and his team. You will receive the best possible care and attention. I am extremely greatful to this amazing team! Many Blessings to you!"
Same-Day Sight is primarily suited for people outside of Auckland, we are offering you an opportunity to fast track your vision correction dream by getting your laser suitability assessment and laser eye surgery done on the same day! Ask our team for availability of the next dates...
Re:Vision Sight Correction Centre is certified by the DAA Group Ltd, our personalised quality of patient care meets regulatory standards. But we quietly and confidently know that our care exceeds our patients expectations, see for yourself on Google Reviews:
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Re:Vision Sight Correction Centre
6c Pacific Rise
Mt Wellington
Auckland 1060
PO Box 132337
Sylvia Park
Auckland
1644
Phone 09 222 2020
Freephone 0800 55 20 20
Fax 09 222 2021
Email reception@re.vision.nz
Re:Vision Laser & Cataract is certified by the DAA Group Ltd, our personalised quality of patient care meets regulatory standards. But we quietly and confidently know that our care exceeds our patients expectations, see for yourself on Google Reviews:
See all reviews about RevisionSee all reviews about RevisionRe:Vision Sight Correction Centre
6c Pacific Rise
Mt Wellington
Auckland 1060
PO Box 132337
Sylvia Park
Auckland
1644
Phone 09 222 2020
Freephone 0800 55 20 20
Fax 09 222 2021
Email reception@re.vision.nz
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