The Cathedral Eye Clinic

If you depend on glasses for your distance vision, visit us to learn more about the exciting field of laser eye surgery. We specialise in providing our patients with the opportunity to undergo LaserVision Correction using the latest generation in Laser Technology.

We guarantee to provide the highest standard of care with an experienced team of Irish surgeons, nurses, laser technicians and optometrists.

Our goal at The Cathedral Eye Clinic is to provide you with the facts and resources to make a fully informed decision whether to proceed with surgery to eliminate or reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lens.

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser Eye Surgery has been performed since 1983 and over 17 million procedures have been performed worldwide. It is a growing worldwide business; celebrities such as Padraig Harrington and Richard Branson being amongst the most notable people to opt for this medical procedure.

The eye is like a camera that focuses a clear  image onto the retina at the back of the eye. The shape of cornea at the front of the eye determines the focusing power. If this is not perfectly aligned with the length of the eye itself, the image on the retina may be blurred or distorted. These misalignments are called refractive errors and this is why glasses or contact lens are needed to sharpen the focus.

The aim of laser eye surgery is to change the shape of the cornea using a cold ultraviolet laser. The ideal shape for clear vision is calculated pre-operatively at your free assessment using state of the art digital optical system

• To correct short-sight (myopia) the cornea needs to be made flatter.
• To correct long-sight (hyperopia) the centre of the cornea needs to be made steeper.
• To correct astigmatism the laser beam modifies the corneal shape in different regions.

At The Cathedral Eye Clinic we use the Schwind Amaris total-tech laser. It combines very high ablation speed with a turbo eyetracker considering pupil and limbus tracking, rotation balance and advanced cyclotorsion control. These ensure the perfect balance between extremely high speed and accuracy.

There are many different forms of refractive surgery. The two most common procedures are LASEK and LASIK. Your surgeon will advise which treatment is most suitable for you at your consultation. If these treatments are unsuitable for you alternatives such as intraocular lens placement may be recommended .e.g. Phakic IOL’s, or simply returning to contact lens or spectacles.

Any surgical procedure can have potential risks or complications. These may vary from mild light sensitivity (or glare) and dryness of the eye, which can last several weeks to those that require additional treatment or enhancement.

A detailed explanation of all the benefits and possible complications is provided at your initial consultation. One of our surgeons will be available to discuss these in further detail.