The refractive clinic at Vision Eye Institute Chatswood is renowned for offering only the highest quality of vision correction surgeries, performed safely and successfully.
The clinic is led by three of the most highly skilled and accomplished laser eye surgery specialists in Australia. Together, A/Prof Colin Chan, A/Prof Michael Lawless and Prof Gerard Sutton have helped correct the vision of more than 50,000 patients.
With access to the latest state-of-the-art laser technology (including SMILE®, LASIK and PRK), we can help the majority of people correct their vision – even if you’ve previously been told you don’t qualify.
Find out what your options are with our experienced clinical team.
First step: book a consultation with a surgeon*
There is no obligation to proceed with surgery.
This video will take you through what to expect of the day of surgery
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We have some of the most experienced and highly regarded laser eye surgeons in Sydney and Australia – including the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Australia and the first surgeon to perform SMILE® in Sydney. Our surgeons have performed more SMILE® procedures than any other provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Chatswood
With more than two decades of experience, Dr Colin Chan is an internationally recognised expert in refractive and cataract surgery. He also has significant expertise in the treatment of keratoconus and pterygium and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health at the University of Canberra.
Chatswood
Hurstville
A/Prof Michael Lawless is one of Australia’s most experienced eye surgeons, having performed more than 30,000 surgical procedures. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Sydney Medical School (University of Sydney) and is recognised throughout the world as an authority on laser eye surgery.
Chatswood
Hurstville
Prof Sutton is one of Australia’s leading ophthalmic surgeons and is an internationally recognised expert in cataract surgery, laser vision correction and corneal transplantation. He is Professor of Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Sydney Medical School and Medical Director of the Lions NSW Eye Bank.
As a patient-focused company, Vision Eye Institute aims to deliver the best possible clinical outcomes. To achieve this, our practice must continue to evaluate and innovate. Vision Eye Institute’s doctors have created a culture that emphasises rigorous clinical review.
Through regular, methodical and comprehensive review of all facets of clinical and surgical practice, our doctors can readily benchmark themselves against best-practice outcomes. The demand for our doctors to share their results and experiences at scientific conferences, both locally and overseas, is a testament to our ability to deliver a consistently high standard of patient care and clinical outcomes.
Due to the size of our organisation, we are able to support our doctors with a dedicated research team. This team is responsible for translating the data into peer-reviewed research articles and extending the group’s research interests.
Laser eye surgery involves permanently reshaping the cornea to correct refractive errors (including short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism).
There are several different types of laser eye surgery and our surgeons will help you choose the procedure best suited to your needs.
A/Prof Michael Lawless explains laser eye surgery in this video:
If you meet the following basic criteria, you may be suitable for laser eye surgery:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or over 45 years old, call 1800 1 LASER to discuss your options as other vision correction procedures may be available.
Watch this video to find out if laser eye surgery is right for you:
The cost of laser eye surgery varies between the different types. Following your consultation, the surgeon will provide a detailed cost breakdown for the recommended procedure.
Read this article to learn more.
Please note: Medicare does not rebate any of the cost of laser eye surgery; however, many private health insurers will cover some of the cost. Please contact your health insurer to check your level of cover before surgery.
Interest-free payment plans are available.
Laser eye surgery is one of the safest procedures in the world; however, all surgical procedures have some risks.
Watch Prof Gerard Sutton explain the risks in this video:
Yes! We are open for laser eye surgery consultations and for surgery. Rest assured, we are following strict social distancing practices and hygiene protocols to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. You can read our COVID-19 statement to learn how we are protecting patents and staff during this time.
If you have dry eyes, you may still be eligible for laser eye surgery. It’s important to choose a surgeon that will:
Watch A/Prof Colin Chan explain how he treats patients with dry eye before they have laser eye surgery here:
