Freedom eye laser clinic, 834 Pittwater Road, Dee Why (2026)

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What to expect
From the initial consultation through to post operative checks, Dr James Genge will see you through the entire journey.
Step 1 – Book in for an appointment with us
Call us to discuss the best solution for you. We will lock in an assessment time to kick start your journey toward excellent vision and freedom from glasses.
Step 2 – Initial consultation
You will be greeted warmly by our reception staff who will register your details and invite you to take a seat in our calm and comfy lounge area.

Our Orthoptic staff will lead you to the diagnostic rooms where they will take a medical history, determine your prescription and take precise measurements of your eyes in preparation for your consultation with Dr Genge.

During your consultation, Dr Genge will ask about your lifestyle and your visual goals. He will conduct a thorough eye examination and evaluate the results of tests performed.

Dr Genge will then offer an explanation of your vision, discuss the best treatment approach and allow time for you to ask questions.

Following your consultation with Dr Genge, our practice manager will explain the process for booking surgery. We can contact your private health insurer to check your cover and provide you with a transparent quote. You are welcome to book in at this time or take the information home to consider.

You are likely to be at the practice for approximately an hour and a half.
Step 3 – Preparation for surgery
An information pack is provided outlining the process for surgery, with forms to complete and prescription eye drops to commence 3 days prior to surgery.
Step 4 – Surgery day
Patients are to attend the hospital approximately 1½ hours before surgery is scheduled and typically fast for 6 hours prior.

You will be admitted to the day hospital and assessed by the anaesthetist.

The operation itself takes just 15 minutes per eye and you are often leaving the hospital about an hour or so later.

Shields are placed over eye(s) for the remainder of the day.
Step 5 – Post operative care
Patients attend the practice in the morning for their day 1 postoperative appointment and the big reveal. Eye shields are removed and the vision is tested.

This is the most exciting part of all! Read more about ‘The Moment’ here. Any sport that causes perspiration, swimming and make-up worn on or around the eyes should be avoided for 2 weeks.

Drops continue for 4 weeks and a check up with Dr Genge happens at 3 months.

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When choosing the best option for your needs and lifestyle, there are 3 key elements to consider:
1. TREATMENT CHOICE
We have summarised the key methods of addressing Presbyopia in the table above. The most common surgical procedures available to correct Presbyopia include Refractive Lens Exchange with a Multifocal Intraocular lens implant and monovision.

Refractive lens exchange with multifocal Intraocular Lenses is a superior method for correcting presbyopia and allows for a life without glasses. At Freedom Eye Laser, we do not perform monovision (either with laser eye surgery, lens surgery or corneal inlays) as the results are inferior for a multitude of reasons.

With monovision, one eye is corrected for distance, while the other eye is corrected for near vision. Monovision seriously compromises the quality of sight, as the eye seeing well for distance will be very blurred up close; the eye seeing well up close, will be very blurred when looking at objects in the distance. In addition, the bigger the difference in power of prescription between the eyes, the more they interfere with each other and you end up not seeing well at any distance.

Binocular vision is the natural way our eyes work together as a unit, blending the images from each eye to create a three-dimensional picture. If you separate the 2 eyes, then depth perception is lost. Without depth perception, we cannot accurately determine the relative size of objects or how far away they are. This can cause difficulty with everyday activities such as pouring a cup of tea, maneuvering to park your car, safely crossing the road or navigating downstairs.

In comparison, the endpoint for intraocular lenses is excellent vision in both eyes for distance, both eyes for computer and both eyes for reading. Depth perception is preserved and you are seeing the way your brain wants to see for optimal visual quality. As you have changed the component that is changing with time, the outcome is permanent.
2. HOW THE SURGERY IS CONDUCTED
Freedom Eye Laser is committed to the latest technology, only when it is safest and most effective. Given the Refractive Lens Exchange procedure is the same as in cataract surgery, there are two options to consider – traditional manual surgery versus laser-assisted surgery.

Traditional cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed worldwide and is recognised as being both safe and effective.

Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) was introduced to Australia in 2009 as the latest technology. Many practices invested in these expensive machines with the hope it would be a safer and more effective option. Recent independent research indicates this information is misleading.

When comparing the efficacy and safety of Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) to standard manual cataract surgery, Popovic and colleagues (2016) analysed thousands of procedures and concluded that in the hands of a surgeon who has mastered cataract surgery, the risk of tearing the capsule and complicating the procedure is 10x higher with laser cataract surgery. A Cochrane analysis (2016) of 13 studies found no significant differences in visual outcomes or complication rates for FLACS versus traditional surgery. 11 of the 13 studies were either funded by the manufacturer of the laser or had financial links with the manufacturer.

For further reading on the subject, see the review article in Eyeworld here.

While Dr Genge has trained and is accredited to use the femtosecond cataract laser, he chooses the manual surgical option with exceptional results. This decision is based on a large body of current, independent research suggesting that the additional cost of over $800 per eye to the patient, is in the very least unnecessary… and at worst, less safe.
3. THE SURGEON
Dr James Genge dedicates time to understand each patient’s visual goals so he can customise your treatment by selecting the procedure and most advanced optics available to achieve your desired result. He will thoroughly explain the process and allow time for questions to ensure you feel confident and well-informed.

Dr Genge’s involvement is maintained through the entire process – from assessment to post operative care and beyond. While this seems like a standard approach, we can assure you that it is the Freedom Eye Laser difference. We pride ourselves on personalised care and superb results.

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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Regain your vision with premium multifocal intraocular lenses for absolute freedom from glasses for life!
AGE RELATED CHANGES - PRESBYOPIA
In our youth, the crystalline lens of your eye is soft and flexible with the ability to change its shape easily. Your focus could move from distance to close up with ease.

Between the ages of 40 and 50 years, we all start to struggle with near vision due a condition called Presbyopia. Presbyopia literally means “aging eye” – the lens thickens and becomes more rigid, losing the ability to focus up close, particularly in low light. Headaches, eyestrain, squinting and tiredness can be symptoms of Presbyopia. You may have also noticed the need to hold reading material at arm’s length to achieve good focus.

The most common way to treat presbyopia is to wear glasses or contact lenses. Many people in this age bracket require bifocal or multifocal lenses that make them feel old. The ever-increasing reliance on glasses can be intensely frustrating.

TREATING PRESBYOPIA WITH PREMIUM MULTIFOCAL LENSES
Independence from glasses can be achieved through a refractive lens exchange (RLE) with premium multifocal lenses.

Premium multifocal lenses can provide crisp vision at all distances – far, near and at intermediate range. Depth perception is maintained, with both eyes working together as nature intended.

The RLE procedure is very similar to cataract surgery. While the lens has aged and is rigid, it has not yet become cloudy. By exchanging the component deteriorating with time, you will never develop cataracts and the exceptional visual results will last for life.

Refractive Lens Exchange is a 15-minute procedure with no pain and next day recovery.
Freedom Eye Laser patients report a regained sense of independence leading to enormous improvements in their enjoyment and quality of life.

Can you imagine the freedom that would bring you?
THE FREEDOM EYE LASER DIFFERENCE
At Freedom Eye Laser, we are one of the most highly experienced users of multifocal technology. We do not believe in a one size fits all mentality.

Dr Genge has extensively used the spectrum of available multifocal lens technology. He takes the time to assess your specific visual requirements such as near visual tasks that require fine detail, what form of computer you use, and the extent of activities such as night driving.

With this information, Dr Genge will select the most appropriate multifocal lens for your visual needs. This level of personal service is what sets freedom eye laser apart from other practices.

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When choosing the best option for your needs and lifestyle, there are 3 key elements to consider:

1. AM I SUITABLE FOR LASIK?
Freedom Eye Laser hold two objectives when recommending the most appropriate eye procedure for you. We aim to achieve optimum visual clarity, and we deliver that excellent vision using the safest and most comfortable method available.

Typically age, corneal thickness and your prescription will determine if you are suitable for LASIK:

If your prescription has remained unchanged for one year, around 90% of people between the ages of 18 and 45 years will be appropriate for LASIK. When you are over 45 years of age, a refractive lens exchange is more appropriate and effective.
If your cornea is deemed too thin or abnormal, Advanced Surface Laser Ablation (ASLA) may be recommended. Instead of the Femtosecond laser creating a flap, the front layer of cells of the cornea are smoothed away and the laser treatment is applied directly to the front surface of the eye. The second part of the laser procedure remains the same with the Contoura Vision excimer laser correcting your vision. The results are just as impressive, the time to heal is longer.
If you have a particularly high prescription, Dr Genge may suggest an implantable contact lens (also called a Phakic IOL or an Implantable Collamer lens – ICL).
2. TYPE OF LASER EYE SURGERY
It can be confusing to confront the variety of options currently available and to determine what is safest laser vision correction that will work best for you. A search for laser eye surgery yields a litany of options – Blade LASIK, Femtosecond (Bladeless) LASIK, ASLA/PRK and SMILE laser to name a few… We summarised each of the options in the table above to help clarify the spectrum of available treatments and how they compare to our approach.

Freedom Eye Laser only provide the most advanced and clinically proven techniques available. Knowing we are selecting the superior methods removes uncertainty and guesswork.

If you are keen on more detail, read our blog “The evolution of technology for laser eye surgery’ and ‘Contoura Vision LASIK, the pinnacle of refractive performance.‘
3. THE SURGEON AND PRACTICE
Dr James Genge dedicates the time to understand each patient’s visual goals, thoroughly explains the process and welcomes questions. From assessment to postoperative care and beyond, Dr Genge maintains his involvement through the entire process.

This level of Surgeon involvement and personalised care is what differentiates Freedom Eye Laser from other laser eye surgery practices. We take the time to understand your lifestyle and visual needs, with the aim of not only achieving but exceeding your expectations.

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LASIK
Contoura Vision LASIK is the pinnacle of laser eye surgery for technology, safety, and exceptional results.
FREEDOM IS 20/20 VISION
Our patients discover that freedom from glasses and contact lenses enrich their lives in so many ways:

See clearly from the moment you wake,
Abandon the rigmarole of daily maintenance and your dependence on glasses and contacts,
See perfectly without rain, fog or sweat on your lenses,
Swim in the ocean and see the waves,
Discover the details you have been missing in the world all around you.
Freedom Eye Laser aims to relieve your daily dependence on glasses and contact lenses to enjoy the freedom of excellent, unencumbered vision.

LASIK, CUSTOMISED FOR YOU
Freedom Eye Laser offers the most advanced evolution of laser eye surgery with Contoura Vision LASIK.

This state-of-the-art technology analyses up to 22,000 elevation points to create a precise map of your cornea. This map is employed to design a customised treatment that is uniquely yours. It is as distinct as your fingerprint!

The topographic-guided laser reshapes the cornea to correct your prescription, whilst simultaneously smoothing the surface to resolve subtle irregularities. Contoura Vision’s exclusive ability to perfect the corneal surface means that we have, for the very first time, a procedure that improves vision by up to two lines on a vision chart, than could ever be achieved with glasses.
Up till now, glasses and contact lenses reliably achieved the best results for correcting vision...

Contoura Vision LASIK is the first to not only outperform glasses and contact lenses - it does so by up to 2 lines on a vision chart! That's better vision, without the hassle of glasses and contact lenses!
THE FREEDOM EYE LASER DIFFERENCE
At Freedom Eye Laser we provide unique, tailored solutions to achieve your best vision possible, using the safest and most advanced techniques. We pride ourselves on the quality of our individualised care, excellence in communication and follow up support.

Contoura Vision LASIK is achieving a new summit in refractive performance. It redefines visual quality and offers a higher level of customisation. For this reason, it is the perfect companion to meet our goals of maintaining the highest standards of quality, personalisation and exceptional results.

We will never compromise, why should you?

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