Vision Correction Options

Gimbel Eye Centre offers the full range of vision correction surgeries. Although you may think you would prefer one option over another, our highly trained doctors will suggest options that are most suited to your needs and the anatomy of your eyes.

Phakic IOL 

Many patients are not aware of the Phakic IOL options, but these offer many advantages over other forms of vision correction surgery. Recovery is very fast and the cornea (a clear window that allows light to enter the eye) is not altered. It also results in fewer changes to the surface of the eye, and the lenses can be removed if necessary in the future. More…

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)

This option is often recommended to more mature patients who may be showing the earliest signs of developing cataracts (when the eye lens becomes cloudy). It eliminates the need for cataract surgery in the future, recovery is very fast, and the cornea is not altered. More…

Astigmatic Keratotomy

This option is often recommended for patients with astigmatism –  an irregular eye shape that causes problems with your ability to focus. More…

IntraLase®  LASIK

This is perhaps the most well-known of the vision correction surgeries. Visual recovery is usually rapid. Within one or two days, most patients see clearly with minimal side effects. Most patients experience little or no discomfort following surgery and vision generally stabilizes within one month. More…

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

PRK is another form of laser surgery. It is the simplest and most straightforward surgery option, but it requires a longer healing time. Patients can see immediately after the surgery, but not clearly. It takes up to five to seven days for patients to have good vision. More…

Enhancements

While the need for enhancements after the initial surgery is rare, if you are not fully satisfied with your results within 18 months of your surgery, you may be a candidate for enhancement surgery. More…

Cross linking

All Gimbel Eye Centre patients having corneal refractive procedures are offered Collagen Cross-linking which strengthens the cornea using Riboflavin and ultra-violet light and may be of benefit to everyone.h strengthens the cornea using Riboflavin and ultra-violet light and may be of benefit to everyone. More…