Melbourne Excimer Laser Group (MELG)

Understanding Therapeutic Eye Surgery

Therapeutic Eye Surgery Understanding Therapeutic Eye Surgery: A Straightforward Guide Understanding Therapeutic Eye Surgery: A Straightforward Guide Excimer laser can also be used for therapeutic purposes to treat a variety of eye conditions, including but not limited to: Recurrent corneal erosions Bullous keratopathy Corneal ectasia (e.g., keratoconus) Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) PTK is a procedure in […]

No Sugar-Coating

No Sugar-Coating An honest comparison of refractive surgeries to help you understand your options. Here’s what you need to know. Photorefractive Keractectomy (PRK) LASIK Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) General Classification Surface ablation procedure Flap Procedure Flapless, keyhole procedure Commonly known as Brand Name: SMILE or SILK Lens implant (non-laser) Process No […]

Calm the Nerves, Ease the Pain

Patient Resources Calm the Nerves, Ease the Pain: What to Expect Before Your Procedure It’s completely normal to feel anxious before a medical procedure—especially one you haven’t experienced before. You might be excited and motivated about the idea of having refractive surgery to be free from glasses or contact lenses, but at the same time, […]