The 12 Best Laser Eye Surgery Clinics in Sydney

Patients torn between LASIK, SMILE Pro and implantable lenses get a clear steer here, as the practice spells out when each method does not suit. Medical director Dr Alison Chiu is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist focused on laser vision correction, ICL and cataract surgery. Consultations take place in Paddington and Richmond. Laser treatment is done at a separate laser suite in the CBD, so plan for travel on surgery day.

Lower North Shore residents who can only book at weekends will appreciate that assessments run on most Saturday mornings. Treatment uses a Zeiss refractive laser suite for SMILE Pro, LASIK, PRK and Presbyond. Dr Erica Darian-Smith, FRANZCO, completed a two-year corneal and refractive fellowship in Toronto. Payment plans apply to all refractive procedures, which helps spread the cost of treating both eyes.

Patients who want the same surgeon from assessment to follow-up are well served by this Macquarie Street practice. Dr Nikhil Kumar holds FRANZCO fellowship and completed a cornea and refractive fellowship at the University of Toronto. He performs SMILE, LASIK, surface laser ablation, Presbyond and phakic lens implants. The laser vision assessment is free, and flexible payment plans are offered for surgical procedures.

Its strength lies in range: one practice covers LASIK, SMILE, PRK and implantable contact lenses, so the surgeon can match the method to your cornea. The York Street clinic handles assessment, treatment and aftercare in the same place. A/Prof Chandra Bala, Dr Angela Jennings and Dr Jack Ao consult here. The free suitability assessment comes with itemised pricing, which makes it easy to compare quotes before committing.

A good first stop for CBD workers who want a no-obligation look at LASIK close to the office. The first visit combines a consultation, eye examination and corneal mapping, with wavefront analysis in some cases. Besides LASIK the clinic offers LASEK and phakic lens implants for higher prescriptions. Staff will check whether Bupa members are eligible for cover, which is worth asking before you book.

A sensible choice for expats who would rather discuss surgery in French or Spanish, both of which Dr Alex Hamilton speaks fluently. He holds FRANZCO fellowship and completed a corneal and refractive surgery fellowship at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Laser eye surgery sits alongside cataract, pterygium and corneal transplant surgery in his practice. An online laser suitability test lets you gauge your options before booking.

Its appeal is a boutique setting led by a surgeon with long experience in corneal and refractive work. Founder Dr John Males, FRANZCO, has held senior roles at St Vincent's Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital and teaches at the University of Sydney. The practice offers LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK and Presbyond, plus implantable contact lenses. A short online self-test and a free vision assessment help you check suitability first.

Patients who prefer a long-established LASIK centre with its own theatres will find that in North Sydney. Founded in 1996 by Dr Ron Binetter, FRANZCO and FRACS, the centre runs two operating theatres on McLaren Street. Procedures include blade-free custom LASIK, flapless SmartSight and SmartSurface PRK, with ICL for higher prescriptions. Costs, including post-surgery care, are set out in writing at the consultation.

Families in the Sutherland Shire will find laser correction and children's eye care in the same practice. Dr Daya Sharma and Dr Shanel Sharma are internationally fellowship-trained and treat both adults and children. The laser range covers wavefront-guided LASIK, SMILE and PRK, with ICL and lens replacement for eyes unsuited to laser. The practice also runs vision assessments for athletes, useful if sport drives your decision.

Western Sydney patients who want to avoid the trip into the city have an established option in Parramatta. The practice dates back to 1981, and surgeon partners Dr Peter Sumich and Dr Ridia Lim have worked together since 2004. Laser vision correction covers LASIK and PRK, with refractive lens exchange for other cases. Pre-assessment appointments for laser are complimentary, subject to the clinic's terms.

North Shore patients who want the laser under the same roof as their consultation will find the Chatswood clinic practical, since surgery takes place in its own laser suite. Equipment includes the Zeiss Visumax and Schwind Amaris lasers for SMILE Pro, LASIK and PRK. Prof Gerard Sutton, A/Prof Michael Lawless and Prof Colin Chan list laser eye surgery among their areas. Free suitability assessments need no referral.

Budget-conscious patients will like that this clinic publishes an all-inclusive starting price per eye instead of quoting only after tests. Its laser menu includes TransPRK, LASIK and monovision, with PRELEX and Artisan lens implants as alternatives. Consultations are complimentary, and same-day consultation and surgery can be arranged on request. Most specialists are preferred providers with major health funds, which can lower out-of-pocket costs.