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Dr Rick Wolfe performs the first cataract surgery in Australia and NZ using the latest IOL technology
In April, Dr Rick Wolfe was proud to have been chosen to be the first surgeon in Australia and New Zealand to use the new Alcon Clareon® intra-ocular lens (IOL) with the AutonoMe™ Delivery System.
Important change to BUPA’s Ultimate Health Cover relating to Laser Eye Surgery – from 1st July 2018 waiting period will increase to 3 years.
From 1st July 2018, BUPA Private Health Insurance is increasing the waiting period for Laser Eye Surgery from 1 year to 3 years under its Ultimate Health Cover. BUPA’s Ultimate Health Cover includes 100% cover for of the cost of Laser Eye Surgery. The current 1 year waiting period will apply to all new members until 30th June 2018.
Dr Rick Wolfe speaks at the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Toric Launch Symposium in Malaysia
Having performed cataract eye surgery using the AcrySof IQ PanOptix Toric IOL on cataract patients for a couple years in Australia, Dr Rick Wolfe was invited to present on the topic and to share his considerable experience with over 100 ophthalmologists in Malaysia recently.
World Glaucoma Week – be aware, have regular eye checks and help beat glaucoma
Glaucoma is a potentially blinding eye disease that runs in families. Too often it is invisible because families don’t talk about it. March 11-17 marks the annual World Glaucoma Week, which aims to raise awareness, alert people to have regular eye checks and help beat Invisible Glaucoma.
R U OK? Day: Keeping an ‘eye’ on those we love
We were recently delighted to support R U OK? Day – an important initiative to raise awareness of suicide prevention and to make sure we keep an ‘eye’ on those we love by checking in with a simple ‘R U OK?’
Laser eye surgery: to SMILE or not to SMILE? Top 10 things you need to know about SMILE.
Dr Rick Wolfe writes about the top 10 things you need to know about SMILE laser eye surgery.
AUSCRS 2017: New Directions in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Dr Rick Wolfes writes about this year’s 21st Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS) meeting.
“Yes, you can fix your eye problems – this is how”, interview with Dr Rick Wolfe, Body+Soul
In this article, Melissa Shedden from Body + Soul, speaks with Dr Rick Wolfe about the different eye conditions and the treatments available to help you see clearly.
Customised Laser Refractive Treatments for Better Patient Outcomes – writes Dr Rick Wolfe
In a recent article titled “Customised Laser Refractive Treatments for Better Patient Outcomes”, published in the mivision journal, Dr Rick Wolfe discusses how “customisation seeks to not only correct refractive error, but to improve the optics of the eye and the quality of vision”. He analyses the results of the conventional laser treatments, as well as SMILE, and assesses how they compare with the latest customised LASIK treatment: Topographic-Guided (Contoura Vision) treatment.