PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Wollongong Refractive Laser Eye Institute
Wollongong Refractive Laser Eye Institute (WRLEI) is the first and only local Laser Eye Centre to offer state of the art laser refractive eye surgery to people living in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands regions.
Our easily accessible laser vision correction facility has been purpose built and equipped with state-of-the-art laser equipment and technology developed by global leaders including Zeiss and Schwind.
Our ophthalmologists are experts in their field who are committed to helping members of the community achieve the best possible vision. Our lead surgeon, A/Prof Smita Agarwal, has performed well over 10,000 ophthalmic surgeries. In addition, Dr. Agarwal is a well- respected educator, mentor and researcher.
Surgeons
A/Prof Smita Agarwal
MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), Grad Dip in Refractive Surgery (USyd); FRANZCO
Dr Smita Agarwal is a senior comprehensive ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) based on the South Coast of NSW, Australia. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the Graduate Medicine, University of Wollongong and a Senior Lecturer...
Why Choose WRLEI?
01. Range of Procedures
Our surgeons offer a comprehensive range of laser eye surgeries at competitive prices. These Procedures include SMILE, LASIK, and PRK.
02. Highly experienced Surgeons
Because you want your laser surgery to be safe and straightforward, we've made sure you get that by sourcing only the best surgeons. Our ophthalmic surgeons are highly experienced with decades of clinical and surgical training. Not just that, our nurses, orthoptist, clinical and administrative staff also boasts of relevant academic, clinical and administrative training and experience.
03. State of the Art Technology
We've built our Laser Eye facility around our patients, investing in the latest state-of-the-art equipment and technology and sourcing the most experienced surgeons so that our facility is a center of excellence that ensures high patient satisfaction.
04. Accessibility
We are located at a prime location on the Shellharbour Road in Warilla with easy accessibility via buses and cars. A bus stop is right in front of our facility. Onsite as well as ample offsite parking is available to our visitors.
05. High Standard of Care
Our facility offers latest and most advanced medical equipment, technology and custom built, modern infrastructure. This enables our team of surgeons and staff to provide you the best possible care before and during the surgery and to provide you a comfortable aftercare process as well.
06. We Empower Our Patients
As a patient, our surgeons don’t treat you as a bystander. They involve you and engage you in your laser vision correction process. They only accept those patients that are suitable for this surgery ensuring a higher rate of successful and satisfactory results. Our surgeons are well experienced and well-informed with the latest advancements in the laser eye surgery and best medical practice, and thus are able to keep you up-to-date with the highest quality information about laser vision correction surgeries available today.
07. Competitive Cost
For many people, cost is one of the key factors when deciding whether to proceed with laser eye surgery. The first thing to note is that there isn't a set cost. The price of laser eye surgery can vary significantly depending on the type of procedure you may be suitable for. Know more