Vision Eye Institute has been treating eye patients in Sydney and New South Wales for more than 20 years. We have a large network of general (comprehensive) and subspecialist ophthalmologists (eye surgeons), many of whom hold public hospital appointments, are internationally regarded experts and are extensively involved in clinical research trials and teaching.
Our team of eye doctors diagnose and treat cataracts, glaucoma and conditions affecting the retina and cornea. We also cater to patients requiring vision correction procedures, including laser eye surgery.
Our 5 eye clinics, dedicated laser suite and 2 day surgeries are located throughout Sydney to ensure patients can access high-quality, expert eye care and state-of-the-art equipment in a timely and convenient manner. The consulting rooms, treatment rooms and theatres are modern and fitted with the latest technology. A number of our patients also travel from interstate and regional NSW to see our Sydney eye surgeons. If you have a concern with your vision, contact us today.
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Patients attending Vision Eye Institute clinics in Sydney and regional NSW can access our Chinese Patient Liaison, Yee Siew Lim (Lim), to assist with Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay language requirements. This FREE service is part of our commitment to delivering high- quality patient care.
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Diabetic eye problems include diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. It is important to have a regular diabetes eye check so that treatment can be started as early as possible to preserve your vision.
Our Sydney ophthalmologists may recommend diabetic retinopathy treatment such as eye injections to prevent diabetes eye damage. Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema can cause significant visual impairment if left untreated.
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, affects the central part of your retina. It can be categorised as either dry macular degeneration (very common) or wet macular degeneration (uncommon).
People often ask if we offer macular degeneration treatment in Sydney. While there is no dry macular degeneration treatment, treatment is available for wet macular degeneration. Regular eye checks once you are over 50 are important for early diagnosis.
Dry eye is more common in females, older people and office environments, where there is a lot of computer work and dry air due to constant heating/cooling. Symptoms of dry eye include itching, watering, redness, burning, grittiness, fluctuating vision and sensitivity to light. It is often confused with allergies.
Severe dry eye can be extremely debilitating. Although there is no dry eye cure, early diagnosis and management, including symptomatic treatment, are important.
Vision Eye Institute Sydney clinics have dry eye specialists who offer both traditional and newer treatments.
People who spend a lot of time outside in sunny, windy conditions have a higher risk of developing a pterygium (also called Surfer’s Eye). A pterygium is a (usually) benign growth involving the conjunctival layer of the eye. It is often fleshy and triangular-shaped.
Pterygium treatment is not required unless the growth occurs onto the cornea, where it may cause scarring and/or distort vision. If this happens, our Sydney eye doctors can perform pterygium surgery to remove it.
Corneal transplants (also known as corneal grafts or keratoplasty) remain an important treatment option for certain eye conditions and can offer life-changing restoration of vision. Because it is an invasive procedure with a high risk of side-effects, a corneal transplant is generally a treatment of last resort.
Vision Eye Institute Sydney clinics have several corneal specialists with significant expertise in performing corneal transplants, including full- and partial-thickness graft techniques.
Vision Eye Institute Sydney corneal specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of corneal conditions, including keratoconus, dry eye, corneal dystrophy, pterygium, and keratitis. Our Sydney eye clinics are fully equipped for comprehensive diagnostic testing and assessment of the cornea.
Your eye doctor will recommend treatment based on your condition. Our Sydney corneal specialists offer the full range of treatment options, including eye injections, corneal crosslinking, photodynamic therapy and corneal ring segments. A number of our Sydney eye surgeons also have expertise in performing corneal transplants.
The visual system is a complex one that involves your nervous system as well as your eyes. Sometimes visual disturbances are due to conditions affecting the nervous system, rather than the eyes themselves. Neuro-ophthalmology is a special area of ophthalmology that focuses on these nerve-related vision problems. Neurological conditions that can affect your vision include myasthenia gravis, brain tumours, stroke, giant cell arteritis, thyroid eye disease, optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis.
Patients with an eyelid lesion or tumour, drooping eyelids (also known as ptosis), hooded eyelids, baggy eyelids or blocked tear ducts may require surgery. This delicate reconstructive surgery around the eye and its associated structures is also known as oculoplastics. Our reconstructive eye surgeons in Sydney are also available to provide second opinions.
Paediatric ophthalmology is a sub-speciality of ophthalmology that covers eye conditions affecting newborns through to adolescents. Examples of paediatric eye conditions include refractive error, conjunctivitis, lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), congenital droopy eyelid (ptosis), childhood cataract, congenital glaucoma and eye injuries. Although conducting a thorough eye examination in a child can be challenging, it is important for an accurate diagnosis.
People with keratoconus experience weakening and thinning of their cornea, which can change its shape and lead to visual distortion. Corneal cross-linking is a type of keratoconus surgery that has been shown to effectively stop the progression of this condition.
A Medicare rebate is available for keratoconus cross-linking treatment and the procedure is offered at several of our Sydney eye clinics. Corneal transplants are sometimes used in patients with severe keratoconus.
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, which can be affected by a number of conditions and diseases (e.g. age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular oedema, retinal tears). The eye doctors at our retinal clinics are experts in modern techniques of vitrectomy surgery and eye injections (also known as intravitreal injections).
Vision Eye Institute Sydney and NSW accepts all referrals involving the retina, including emergency cases. All retinal patients undergo comprehensive testing and assessment, which can take some time. Please note pupil-dilating drops are used to carry out the examination. These drops cause blurry vision and sensitivity to glare and bright light for approximately 4–6 hours. Treatment for retinal conditions may include eye injections (also called intravitreal injections), retinal laser treatment and vitrectomy surgery.
Because retinal conditions can be sight-threatening, an urgent consultation is often required. We recommend that consultations are booked by calling the clinic directly.
A cataract is often mistaken for a growth. In actual fact, a cataract develops when the eye’s lens changes from being clear and transparent to cloudy. As a result, light rays have difficulty passing through to the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (the retina) and vision is affected.
Surgical removal of cataracts involves removing the affected lens and replacing it with an artificial one. This is one of the most commonly performed procedures around the world. Our Sydney eye clinics offer a range of replacement lenses including multifocal, trifocal and toric lenses.
Vision Eye Institute has a number of experienced cataract eye surgeons in Sydney, who offer both standard and laser cataract surgery. Our team in Sydney includes one of the first eye surgeons in the world to perform femtosecond laser cataract surgery combined with retinal surgery. We also accept referrals for difficult or complex cataract cases.
Our highly experienced cataract surgeons offer different types of procedures for cataracts, as well as lens replacement surgery in Sydney. More information about cataract surgery in Sydney and New South Wales.
Standard cataract surgery
Standard or traditional cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world. The procedure takes less than 30 minutes and can be performed at one of our Sydney clinics or day surgeries.
Laser cataract surgery
Our Sydney cataract surgeons may use a femtosecond laser for cataract surgery in place of manual surgery depending on your individual needs and suitability. One of the first cataract surgeons in the world that performed femtosecond laser cataract surgery combined with retinal surgery is part of our Sydney team of eye doctors.
Refractive lens exchange
Also known as clear lens extraction or lens replacement surgery, refractive lens exchange uses the same technique as cataract surgery. During this procedure, the dysfunctional natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) at one of our Sydney lens exchange clinics.
Replacement lens options
IOLs are used to replace your body’s natural lens and can also be used to correct pre-existing refractive errors, such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and/or astigmatism. Replacement lens options in Sydney include monofocal lenses, bifocal/multifocal lenses, and trifocal lenses.
Implantable (phakic) lenses
Implantable lenses (sometimes called implantable contact lenses) are inserted via a tiny incision in the cornea. One inside, the lens unravels and sits in front of the natural crystalline lens. These lenses cannot be felt, require no maintenance and can achieve good quality vision. Yearly check-ups with your Sydney cataract eye surgeon are required to ensure that the lens stays in position, the pressure inside your eye remains normal and your natural lens is healthy.
If you are not suitable for laser eye surgery, our refractive surgeons also offer many other vision correction options. This includes lens surgery, which is also known as refractive lens exchange or clear lens surgery. Essentially, lens surgery is the same as cataract surgery – in other words, the eye surgeon replaces the natural lens with an artificial one. The only exception is that the natural lens isn’t cloudy like it is with a cataract.
Our Sydney and NSW eye specialists have significant expertise in the latest lens technology, including monofocal, multifocal, trifocal and toric intraocular lenses. Advancements in lens technology means that many people have even been able to get rid of their reading glasses with premium trifocal intraocular lenses. Speak to us to see if we can help you.
Otherwise known as the ‘sneak thief of sight’, glaucoma often goes unnoticed until the disease is quite advanced. Vision loss due to glaucoma is usually the result of increased pressure within the eye and is irreversible. Many Australians don’t realise they have the condition, which is why regular checks with an eye care professional are so important – even if you haven’t noticed a problem.
Glaucoma is a chronic condition that requires ongoing monitoring and management to preserve remaining sight. There is no cure. Vision Eye Institute Sydney eye clinics have glaucoma specialists who offer medical, laser and surgical treatment options as part of their long-term patient care.
Patients with glaucoma in Sydney require ongoing care by an ophthalmologist and Vision Eye Institute’s team of experienced Sydney ophthalmologists can help with glaucoma treatment. Starting treatment as early as possible is critical for preserving as much of the remaining eyesight as possible.
Long-term use of eye drops is effective in controlling eye pressure for most people with glaucoma. Another option is to have laser treatment for glaucoma in Sydney, which is different to the laser eye surgery used to help people get rid of their glasses or contact lenses.
If your condition continues to progress despite medication and laser, your ophthalmologist may recommend having glaucoma surgery in Sydney. There are many different forms of glaucoma surgery and your Sydney ophthalmologist will discuss the option most suitable for you. The different forms of glaucoma surgery in Sydney include minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), trabeculectomy (glaucoma filtration surgery) and Baerveldt Glaucoma Implant (glaucoma drainage device).
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At Vision Eye Institute, our Sydney ophthalmologists also see patients with more general conditions. After careful questioning and history taking, a comprehensive examination of both eyes will take place in the clinic using the latest, state-of-the-art equipment. Most of the test results are usually available immediately, but some may take a few days. Treatment, if necessary, will depend on your condition.
Vision Eye Institute eye surgeons in NSW perform SMILE®, LASIK and ASLA (also called PRK) laser vision correction. Our team of Sydney ophthalmologists includes:
Between them, our Sydney laser eye surgeons have performed tens of thousands of procedures. Patients are treated in our dedicated Sydney laser eye clinics featuring the latest technology and amenities.
Following a rigorous screening and assessment in a Sydney laser eye clinic that lasts for approximately two hours, your ophthalmologist will recommend a surgical plan that takes into account your vision correction requirements, individual eye measurements and lifestyle goals.
If you would like to know more about the cost of laser eye surgery in Sydney, read our article ‘Laser eye surgery can be a cost-effective solution.’ You can also perform a quick estimate on laser eye surgery cost with our cost calculator tool. Our experienced laser eye surgeons in Sydney will be able to advise you on the expected visual outcomes following laser eye correction and the potential cost-effective benefits of laser eye surgery.
If you have specific questions about laser eye surgery in Sydney, please visit our laser eye surgery FAQ page. For comprehensive information about laser eye surgery services performed by our laser eye surgeons in Sydney, visit our laser eye surgery service page. You can also find out more about the steps involved in having laser treatment for your eyes in Sydney, including information on laser eye surgery eligibility, on our patient hub page.
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If you are considering SMILE, ASLA or LASIK surgery in Sydney, please review our clinics and highly experienced Sydney laser eye surgeons below.
Our Sydney eye surgeons are some of the most experienced in Australia. Being pioneers in their field, several of our eye surgeons have introduced new techniques and technologies into Australia. Our Sydney eye surgeons use state-of-the-art technologies and facilities to offer best-practice care to patients with a wide variety of eye conditions. All sub-specialties of ophthalmology are covered by our eye doctors, including such broad areas as cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, reconstructive eye surgery and children's eye health.
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