Once you have decided to opt for Lasik surgery, all you need do is call and book your initial consultation at the George Street Eye Laser Centre on (02) 9230 0010.

On your first visit you will be seen by Sydney’s leading Lasik Eye specialist, Dr. Con Moshegov, who will discuss the procedure and outline both its benefits and any potential risks involved. He will then make a detailed examination of your eyes. This will include evaluating the thickness and shape of your corneas; the size of your pupils and your general eye health. You will also have the surface curvature of your corneas concisely mapped using a non-invasive scanner known as a corneal topographer. This mapping is crucial because everyone’s eye structure is as unique as a fingerprint and the topographer provides extremely detailed information, to facilitate precise calibration of the surgical laser.

In some cases, particularly when prepping for iLasik or Custom laser eye surgery Sydney, additional eye mapping is conducted via waverfont analysis. This is also a valuable tool in revealing subtle disorders of the cornea or lens that may be missed using other methods. Wavefront technology is set to replace the phoropter which is the device containing a wide variety of interchangeable lenses that you will have experienced at your local optician. The limitation of this method is that it relies entirely on subjective responses from the patient, whereas wavefront analysis is completely objective, automatically tracking the journey of light through the eye.

Your overall health will be assessed by the doctor to make sure you can cope adequately with surgery. He will also make a baseline evaluation of your vision. You will need to inform him of any medication you are taking and your allergies, if any.

If you currently wear soft, rigid gas-permeable (RGP) or hard lenses, the doctor will insist that you switch to glasses several weeks prior to your baseline evaluation – the exact period is determined by the type of lens you use. Contact lenses can significantly alter the shape of your corneas, so it is imperative that you follow the advice to prevent complications and poor surgical outcomes.