Laser Vision Correction
Explore clearer vision with a refractive treatment plan tailored to your eyes, prescription and lifestyle. EyeHub offers access to the ZEISS VisuMax 800 and MEL 90 laser suite on the Sunshine Coast, supporting precise assessment and treatment planning. Your surgeon will explain the options, likely benefits, risks and recovery before you decide.
What is Laser Vision Correction?
Laser vision correction (LVC) uses laser technology to reshape the cornea so light focuses more accurately on the retina. For suitable patients, it is intended to reduce reliance on glasses or contact lenses. The procedure recommended depends on your prescription, eye health and visual goals.
LVC is used for selected prescriptions involving:
- Myopia (short-sightedness): difficulty seeing objects in the distance.
- Hyperopia (long-sightedness): difficulty focusing on close objects.
- Astigmatism: blurred vision associated with the shape of the cornea.
- Presbyopia: age-related difficulty focusing up close; PRESBYOND® is one treatment option for selected patients.
Vision correction procedures we provide
PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision
PRESBYOND® Laser Blended Vision is designed for people experiencing presbyopia who want to reduce reliance on reading glasses or bifocals. It creates a customised vision profile that blends the focus zones of both eyes. Suitability is confirmed after a detailed assessment.
Learn MoreSMILE PRO® (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
SMILE PRO® is a small-incision laser procedure. For selected patients, its flap-free approach and small incision may suit active lifestyles and people concerned about dry-eye symptoms. Your assessment will determine whether it is appropriate.
Learn MoreLASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis)
LASIK reshapes the cornea using a laser and is associated with a relatively quick visual recovery for many patients. Numbing eye drops are used to support comfort. Results and recovery vary, and suitability is confirmed after a detailed assessment.
Learn MoreImplantable Contact Lenses (ICLs)
Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs) are an alternative for selected patients whose prescription or eye characteristics make laser procedures unsuitable. The lens is implanted inside the eye without removing the natural lens. Suitability depends on detailed eye measurements and eye health.
Learn MoreRefractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
If your eyes are not suitable for laser vision correction, please do not worry. For selected patients, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) offers another route to reduce reliance on glasses. RLE replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens selected for your measurements and visual goals. It uses an established surgical approach also used in modern cataract surgery. Suitability depends on age, prescription and eye health.
Potential Benefits of Laser Vision Correction
For suitable patients, laser vision correction is intended to reduce reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Individual results vary, and your assessment will cover expected benefits, risks and alternatives.
See Clearly Without the Hassle
See Clearly Without the HassleNo more foggy glasses, dry contact lenses, or searching for readers – just sharp, natural vision from the moment you wake up.
Tailored to Your Eyes
Tailored to Your EyesWe use advanced diagnostics to create a personalised treatment plan, ensuring the best outcome for your specific vision needs.
Recovery Planning
Recovery PlanningRecovery varies by procedure and patient. Temporary blur, glare, light sensitivity or dry-eye symptoms can occur. Your team will give you individual recovery instructions.
Vision Over Time
Vision Over TimeLaser vision correction is intended to reduce reliance on glasses or contact lenses. Eyes continue to change with age, and some people still need glasses or further treatment later.
Boost Everyday Confidence
Boost Everyday ConfidenceFeel more comfortable in social, work, and active settings without lenses holding you back or distracting from the moment.
Experienced, Specialist-Led Team
Experienced, Specialist-Led TeamDr Sonia Moorthy and the EyeHub team provide personalised refractive care, with recommendations based on assessment, clinical evidence and informed consent.
Who is Laser Vision Correction for?
Laser vision correction isn’t right for everyone, but many people who wear glasses or contact lenses are excellent candidates. You may be suitable if you:
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Are aged between 18 and 60 years.
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Have a stable prescription for at least 12 months.
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Have generally healthy eyes with no active disease.
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Want to reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses.
Recommended reading: Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Vision Correction?
Every person’s eyes are unique, which is why we recommend booking an in-depth eye assessment to get personalised and expert advice on whether laser vision correction is right for you.
Book Your Eye Assessment TodayWe have invested in your vision
EyeHub publishes its current laser vision correction pricing to help patients understand likely costs before booking. Your written quote will set out the procedure fee and inclusions.
Your team will discuss payment timing and available options before you decide.
Looking for Payment Options?PRESBYOND®
$8,800
Cost for both eyes
All pre- and post-operative assessments
Aftercare and post-op reviews for 12 months
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SMILE PRO®
$7,500
Cost for both eyes
All pre- and post-operative assessments
Aftercare and post-op reviews for 12 months
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LASIK
$7,500
Cost for both eyes
All pre- and post-operative assessments
Aftercare and post-op reviews for 12 months
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ICLs
$7,000
Cost per eye
All pre- and post-operative assessments
Single enhancement, if required
Aftercare and post-op reviews for 12 months
All hospital and anaesthetic fees
ZEISS Technology for Assessment and Treatment
EyeHub uses the ZEISS VisuMax® 800 and MEL 90 laser systems in its Sunshine Coast clinic. These systems support several refractive procedures; the appropriate option depends on detailed measurements and surgeon assessment.
ZEISS VisuMax® 800
- Uses femtosecond laser technology to create corneal cuts.
- Supports procedures including SMILE PRO® and LASIK.
- Treatment settings are planned from detailed eye measurements.
ZEISS MEL 90
- Uses excimer laser technology to reshape the cornea.
- Supports procedures including PRESBYOND® and LASIK.
- Treatment parameters are customised to the patient’s measurements and prescription.
Your journey to visual freedom
We have a simple process to finding a suitable laser vision correction option for you
Contact us
You can book an appointment at a time convenient to you by clicking the button below. Alternatively you can contact us via phone or email to discuss your needs and personal situation.
Screening consultation
Your initial phone assessment with our laser vision team is free. We will discuss your goals and outline the next step in determining whether laser vision correction could be suitable for you.
Surgical consultation
A detailed surgical consultation and assessment is completed before surgery is booked. A $100 booking deposit secures this consultation and is credited toward the cost of surgery if you proceed. If you decide not to proceed, no consultation fee applies.
Meet Dr. Sonia Moorthy
Dr Sonia Moorthy is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with expertise in laser vision correction, advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and dry eye care. She also manages a wide range of general eye conditions, from pterygium and strabismus to macular disease.
After completing her medical degree in Scotland, Dr Moorthy trained at Sydney Eye Hospital and went on to subspecialty fellowships in Singapore and London. She has also undertaken advanced refractive surgery training in Spain, India, and the UK, working alongside world-leading experts.
In 2022, she founded EyeHub on the Sunshine Coast, later expanding to Gympie to improve access for regional patients. Passionate about combining cutting-edge technology with personalised, evidence-based care, Dr Moorthy is committed to delivering the best outcomes for every patient.
Beyond her clinical work, she contributes to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists through examiner, committee, and advocacy roles, and is active in raising awareness of regional eye health issues.
Dr Sonia MoorthyFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to your questions about laser vision correction
Who is suitable for Laser Vision Correction?
Today, ophthalmologists can treat a wide range of refractive errors, including shortsightedness, longsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia (age-related difficulty seeing up close).
Advances in modern laser technology now enable the treatment of a broader range of prescriptions. Even if you were previously told laser treatment was not an option, it is worth revisiting, as newer techniques might make it possible for you today.
What is the best age to do Laser Vision Correction?
The most important factor for laser vision correction is having a stable glasses prescription. For some, this stability occurs early, allowing for treatment as young as 18. For others, their prescription may continue to change into their early twenties. While it is not unsafe to perform laser treatment on a changing prescription, the results may not be as lasting.
How long does the surgery last?
Laser vision correction is highly accurate with high success rates. However, your eyes will still experience normal age-related changes over time.
As you age, the natural lens of your eye becomes less flexible, leading to presbyopia—a condition where near vision becomes difficult. This typically affects most people in their 40s or 50s, often requiring reading glasses. Additionally, cataracts may develop later in life, usually requiring surgery in your 70s or 80s.
For those over 45 considering laser vision correction, blended vision can be performed to address both near and far vision needs, offering a tailored solution.
In the first 3–6 months after laser treatment, vision continues to improve as your eyes heal. In some instances, depending on the healing properties of your eye, slight regression may occur in the first 12 months, which can be addressed with an enhancement procedure.
What Payment Options does EyeHub offer for Laser Vision Correction?
Please note that Laser Vision correction is an elective surgery so does not attract any Medicare rebates.
If you have private health insurance, your plan may cover some of the cost of your surgery. It depends on our plan and level of cover. Please check with your healthfund provider prior to confirming surgery.
- Full payment for your surgery is due 5 days before surgery.
- Visit our Payment Options page for information about finance options such as MediPay and AfterPay.
What do Laser Vision Correction fees include?
The fees for laser vision correction services include:
- The procedure
- Post-operative drops and reviews for 12 months
- One enhancement treatment up to 12 months post-op, if clinically appropriate
Our team will provide a written quote before you decide whether to proceed.
What do I do next?
Give us a call or book online to arrange an initial tele-consult, which is free of charge. This will help determine if you are suitable for further in-depth consultation and surgery.
How We Minimise Risk & Keep You Safe
Before recommending treatment, we perform a detailed eye assessment to determine whether laser vision correction is appropriate for you. Planning and treatment follow established clinical protocols, with aftercare for 12 months.
All surgery has risks. Possible effects include dry eye symptoms, glare or halos, infection, delayed healing, and under- or over-correction; further treatment may sometimes be considered. Dr Sonia Moorthy will explain the risks, expected benefits, alternatives and likely recovery in relation to your eyes before you decide.
