Cataract Surgery
Our mission is to restore your vision
At Envision Eye Centre, our principal cataract surgeon, Dr John Males, is a leading specialist in cataract surgery, corneal surgery and laser vision correction. We provide highest standard of clinical assessment, premium lens choice, surgery options and personalised care to restore your vision.
Regardless of your decision to use public or private hospital cover for your surgery, we welcome all patients to provide you the very best in Ophthalmology advice on all your available cataract surgery options.
Exceptional Vision Results with Envision Eye Centre
Envision Eye Centre is proud of our results following Cataract and Refractive Lens Exchange procedures.
Visual outcomes with Envision Eye Centre
- 70% of patients: 6/6 (20/20) vision or better
- 29% of patients: 6/9 (20/30) vision or better
- Only 1% of patients: 6/9 (20/30) vision or worse
- Learn more about 20/20 vision measurement
Refractive outcomes with Envision Eye Centre
- 92% of patients: within 0-0.75D of intended refractive outcome
What drives our results?
A Comprehensive Cataract Assessment
Envision Eye Centre uses the latest technology and apparatus to guarantee precise measurements and optimal refractive outcomes. Our comprehensive cataract assessment includes the following instruments and examinations:
- IOL Master 700 - All-in-one measurement of the eye structures and corneal curvature. Effortless and contact-free penetration of dense cataracts, unlike earlier optical biometer models.
- Pentacam Tomography - Cross-sectional scanning of the cornea and analysing corneal shape and elevation when planning for routine cataract surgery, also for those with complex corneal conditions.
- Verion Imaging – Utilises conjunctival vessels as reference points to track the eye during cataract surgery. This allows for precise intraocular lens insertion, minimising the risk of unexpected postoperative refractive error.
- CIRRUS HD-OCT – Two- and three-dimensional imaging of the retinal layers to assess the state of the macula and optic disc.
- Slit lamp and dilated fundus examination – Exhaustive evaluation to ensure overall health of the eye before proceeding with surgery.
Replacement Lens Options
The replacement lens, known as an IntraOcular Lens (IOL) are a made of a soft, flexible plastic. Premium lenses perform a range of functions to help avoid the need for wearing glasses after surgery. The range of lenses include:
- Monofocal - These are standard lenses used predominantly in medicare funded cataract surgery. Monofocal lenses are only able to be set for either near or distance vision so glasses will be needed after surgery for completing certain tasks.
- Bifocal/Multifocal - These lenses allow two ranges of vision, usually near and far vision. However, medium range distance, such as computer work may still require glasses.
- Trifocal - The latest in lens technology. Trifocal support near, medium and distance vision and are often the best lenses to avoid needed glasses after surgery.
- Toric lenses - Toric lenses are designed to correct astigmatism. Glasses may still be required following surgery for near vision.
Premium IntraOcular lenses we use at Envison Eye Centre
Zeiss
- Monofocal: ZEISS Asphina 409M
- Trifocal: ZEISS LISA TRI 839MP
- Toric: ZEISS TORBI 709M
Alcon
- Monofocal: Alcon SN60WF
- Toric: Alcon SN6AT
AcrySof
- Trifocal: AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal TFNT00
AON/Technis
- Monofocal: AMO ZCB00
- Toric: AMO TECNIS ZCT
Traditional and Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Available
Since 2011, Laser-assisted cataract surgery has been available in Australia. Envision Eye Centre is proud to offer this new technique which can provide more accuracy and reduce chances of infection. Still, this method may not be suitable for all surgeries and the traditional method is still a highly successful procedure.
Cataract Surgery Steps
Step 1:
A small incision is made in the cornea of the eye
Step 2:
Access is created to the lens capsule that sits behind the cornea
Step 3:
The cataract-affected lens is broken up and removed using phacoemulsification
Step 4:
The artificial Intraocular lens is positioned in the lens capsule
Cataract Surgery Costs
Cataract surgery is considered a medically necessary surgical procedure and is covered, at least in part, by Medicare.
Most patients need to weigh up their options and consider if they are covered in a private health fund for the cataract number provided by medicare. Patients who decide to go as a private patient have the added advantages of being able to select their surgeon, facility, date of surgery, and the type of refractive lens they wish to proceed with, to allow optimum vision.
There is also the option of going as a public patient through the public health system. However, the wait time is typically 12-18 months and you don’t get access to premium lenses or get to choose your preferred surgeon or type of surgery.
In your first appointment, we will help you to weigh up the pros and cons of public vs private surgery and we can provide you with the costs of your surgery with Envision Eye Centre.
Your road to Cataract free vision with Envision Eye Centre
At Envision, we manage your end to end cataract surgery experience. Our aim is to make you feel informed, comfortable and confident about your surgery.
- Obtain a referral from your General Practitioner or Optometrist, prior to your appointment.
- Book your comprehensive diagnostic examination by both our Orthoptist and our principle surgeon, Dr John Males. Dr Males will undertake an extensive assessment and outline your surgery options and costs.
- A surgery plan is created, and you are informed of available dates and provided with detailed pre and post-surgery instructions.
- Surgery is performed to remove the first cataract in either St Vincent’s Private Hospital or at our Park House clinic. This is day surgery with no overnight stay required. The second cataract is removed on a few weeks later.
- Follow up appointments are held for 1 day, 1 week and 1 month after surgery then as needed thereafter.
Book an Appointment for Cataract Assessment
If you have concern about your cataracts, please complete the form below and one of our helpful team will get in contact to book you in for an appointment.