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Nu-Lasik
Laser surgery with better results
Nu-Lasik is a laser vision correction procedure which provides far superior results with better stability than Lasik. Approved by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Opthalmologists, this is our preferred procedure.
Why Nu-Lasik Epilift is superior to Lasik
- Nu-Lasik Epilift does not cut the cornea like Lasik and gives consistently better visual outcomes.
- Nu-Lasik Epilift has outstanding safety and predictability. More than 97% of our patients see as well or better after surgery without glasses than previously with their glasses.
- More than 45% have one or more lines improvement over the vision they had with glasses.
- Lasik can have unpredictable and unforeseen flap and suction ring complications through the use Keratome (metal knife blade) or Intralase (laser knife)
- With Nu-Lasik the cornea is not cut so there is less risk involved. Long term corneal stability is improved because there is no weakening of the cornea.
- Customised ablations appear to work much better using Nu-Lasik than conventional Lasik. This means we can expect more predictable outcomes when treating a wider range of conditions.
- Nu-Lasik has significantly less dry eye problems.
- Nu-Lasik Epilift is approved for most branches of the Australian Defence Force as well as US Defence Forces, whereas Lasik is not.
- Nu-Lasik is the perfect platform for use of new groundbreaking technologies such as WASCA, or Wavefront Aberration Simulated Customized Ablation.
Who is suitable for Nu-Lasik?
Nu-Lasik is suited for short sighted people (myopia) with refraction up to -9.50D (depending on corneal thickness) and provides better long-term results for people with Hyperopia (long sightedness) and Astigmatism.
Patients enjoy a far improved life free of glasses and are able to enjoy improved vision during activities such as surfing or swimming in the ocean.
How it works
Nu-Lasik does not cut the cornea of the eye like other techniques. Instead, it uses a technique known as "The New Advanced Surface Ablation", which works like this:
- First, specific equipment is used to separate the surface corneal layer (epithelium) creating a very thin flap.
- Re-modeling (ablation) of the cornea is then achieved using a non heat generating laser called an Excimer.
- The surface layer is then re-laid and a protective 'bandage' contact lens is placed over the ocular surface.
- Regular anaesthetic and lubricant eye drops are administered throughout the procedure, to ensure optimum results and very little discomfort.
The healing phase of Nu-Lasik takes a little longer than Lasik, however the long term benefits far outweigh this short wait.
Nu-Lasik is a registered Trade Mark of Northern Laser Vision Centre.
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