Vision corrective treatment
Helping you see clearly and enjoy life with greater confidence.
Clear vision plays an important role in everyday life, from reading and driving to working and enjoying the activities you love. When changes to your eyesight begin to affect your quality of life, vision correction procedures may offer a long-term solution.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, we provide specialist assessment and a range of surgical treatments designed to improve vision and address conditions affecting the natural lens of the eye.
Our treatment options include cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange and secondary intraocular lens implantation. Each procedure addresses different visual needs, and the most suitable approach depends on your eye health, prescription, age and lifestyle.
Our experienced ophthalmologists will carefully assess your eyes, explain the available options and help you make an informed decision about your treatment.
With over 25 years of caring for the Riverina community, we are committed to providing personalised, high-quality eye care close to home.
Cataract surgery
Restoring clearer vision through modern cataract treatment.
Cataracts are a common age-related condition that occurs when the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy. Over time, this can cause blurred or hazy vision, increased sensitivity to glare, difficulty driving at night and colours appearing less vibrant.
Cataract surgery is a commonly performed procedure that involves removing the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with a clear artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL).
The procedure is generally performed as day surgery using local anaesthesia, with most patients returning home the same day. Vision typically improves as the eye heals, although recovery experiences vary.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, our ophthalmologists provide comprehensive cataract assessments and personalised surgical planning. We offer a range of intraocular lens options, including lenses designed to correct certain focusing problems such as astigmatism.
Our team will guide you through each stage, from your initial consultation and lens selection to surgery and follow-up care.
Refractive lens exchange
An alternative approach to correcting vision and reducing dependence on glasses.
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a surgical procedure designed to correct certain vision problems by replacing the eye's natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens.
The procedure is similar to cataract surgery, but is generally performed before a visually significant cataract develops. It may be suitable for people experiencing age-related changes in their vision, particularly those who rely on glasses for reading, distance vision or both.
Depending on the type of lens selected, refractive lens exchange can address long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia, the gradual loss of near focusing ability that commonly develops with age.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, we assess each patient's vision, eye health and lifestyle needs to determine whether refractive lens exchange is appropriate.
Our ophthalmologists will explain the available lens options, likely visual outcomes and potential risks, helping you make a confident and informed decision about your eye care.
Secondary intraocular lens implantation
Specialist treatment to restore or improve vision when an artificial lens is required.
Secondary intraocular lens implantation is a surgical procedure used when an artificial lens needs to be inserted, replaced or repositioned following previous eye surgery or other eye conditions.
In most cataract procedures, an artificial lens is implanted at the time the natural lens is removed. However, in some circumstances, it may not be possible to safely place a lens during the initial surgery, or an existing lens may later become displaced or require replacement.
Secondary lens implantation can help restore the eye's ability to focus light and improve vision.
The procedure may involve specialised techniques to securely position the artificial lens, depending on the condition of the eye and the available supporting structures.
At Riverina Eye Care Centre, patients receive a detailed ophthalmic assessment to determine the most appropriate surgical approach. Our team will discuss the treatment options, expected benefits and potential risks before proceeding.
