Are you looking for better vision?
Find the treatment option that suits your eyes best.
Laser Eye Surgery & ICL
For younger patients wanting freedom from glasses or contact lenses.
Reading Glasses Surgery
For patients frustrated by near vision changes & dependence on glasses.
A Tailored Approach to Cataract Surgery
Our approach to cataract surgery is deliberately different. Rather than limiting patients to one of a few standard lens options, we take a fully bespoke approach.
By assessing multiple lifestyle and anatomical factors, we carefully select from a wide range of advanced lenses to achieve the most precise, effective and long-lasting outcome for each individual patient.
- Often limited to 1–2 standard lenses, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach
- Lens choice rarely considers how you use your vision day to day
- Limited lens options for complex or post-laser eyes,
- Access to 20+ modern lens designs for precise matching to each patient
- Lens selection tailored to your - screen use, night driving, work, and hobbies
- Expertise in post-laser and complex eyes
A Tailored Approach to Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery is not one-size-fits-all. With several proven techniques available, the right choice depends on your prescription, corneal anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term visual goals.
At Pure Sight, we assess each patient across multiple clinical and lifestyle factors to recommend the laser technique best suited to your eyes, whether that’s LASIK, PRK, LASEK, SMILE Pro, or Presbyond for presbyopia correction.
- Often offers laser as the first option
- Limited access to non-laser vision correction options
- Fewer alternatives for patients with thin corneas, dry eye or presbyopia
- Access to the full range of laser procedures, including LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK and Presbyond
- Thorough assessment to determine whether laser is the most suitable solution
- Tailored solutions for thin corneas, dry eye, high prescriptions and age-related vision changes
A Tailored Approach to ICL Surgery
Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL) offer an alternative to laser eye surgery for patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas, or dry eyes that make laser treatment less suitable.
Rather than reshaping the cornea, an ICL is a soft, biocompatible lens placed inside the eye to correct vision. At Pure Sight, we assess every candidate carefully to determine whether ICL is the right approach for their eyes and lifestyle.
- Often defaults to laser surgery without considering lens-based alternatives
- Patients with high prescriptions or thin corneas may be told they are not candidates
- Implantable lens alternatives may be discussed less frequently
- Considers all vision correction options, not just laser
- ICL provides a solution for high myopia, thin corneas and complex prescriptions
- Clear guidance on whether laser or ICL is the better fit for your eyes
Your Lifestyle Helps Guide Lens Selection
Day & Night Driving
Distance Vision & Clarity
Intermediate Vision
Near Vision
Freedom From Glasses
Travel, Sport & Active Lifestyle
Visual Quality & Colour
Depth Perception
Key Factors Considered in Laser Selection
Age & Future Vision Needs
Strength of Prescription
Corneal Thickness & Shape
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Health
Reading & Near Vision
Work, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Sports and High-Impact Activities
Overall Eye Health
Factors We Consider When Recommending a Vision Correction Solution
Age & Future Vision Needs
Strength of Prescription
Corneal Thickness & Shape
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Health
Reading & Near Vision
Work, Hobbies & Lifestyle
Sports and High-Impact Activities
Overall Eye Health
Why consider Dr Alison Chiu
Trusted Expertise in Refractive and Cataract Surgery
FRANZCO, FWCRS, PhD, MBBS (Hons),
BMedSc (Hons I), Grad Dip Refractive Surgery
Dr Alison Chiu has a special interest in complex cataract surgery and is an expert in refractive vision correction. She has contributed to the success of over 20,000 laser vision corrections performed at one of Australia’s leading refractive surgical centres. Her approach combines advanced surgical skill with careful, patient-specific decision-making, ensuring outcomes that are realistic, precise, and tailored to how you actually live.
Dr Chiu's Professional Experience
Clinical Experience & Expertise Educational Qualification & Awards
Leading ophthalmic excellence
Dr Chiu combines advanced surgical skill with a patient-centred approach, delivering leading outcomes across refractive surgery, complex cataract care, and lens-based vision correction.
Laser vision corrections
20,000+
Dr Chiu has a track record of 20k+ laser vision correction procedures performed to date.
Lens Surgeries Performed
12,000+
Lens-based surgeries performed at one of Australia’s leading refractive and cataract surgical centres.
Speaking Presentations
55+
A respected voice in refractive and cataract surgery, Regularly presenting at national and international conferences.
Governance & Leadership Roles
12+
A recognised leader in ophthalmology, Dr Chiu has served on professional advisory boards and surgical committees.
Our clinics have over 30+ years of combined experience
There are over 20 intraocular lenses available across our clinics, each with different optical characteristics and real-world trade-offs. Rather than offering a limited menu, Dr Chiu selects the most appropriate lens based on your eyes, your lifestyle, and your visual priorities. This level of personalisation is only possible in clinics with broad experience and access to a full range of advanced lens technology.
Lens selection is guided by expertise, not marketing claims or brand names, to ensure outcomes that are both clinically sound and meaningful in daily life.
Specialists in all forms of vision correction
Custom Cataract Surgery
LASIK - Laser Vision correction
ICL Surgery Custom Cataract Surgery
Considerations for this procedure
Vision affecting activities
Frequent prescription changes
Preventive procedure
Surgery for profession
LASIK - Laser Vision correction
Considerations for this procedure
Freedom from glasses/contacts
Stable prescription
Active lifestyles
Long-term vision correction
ICL Surgery
Considerations for this procedure
High prescriptions/thin corneas
Reversible vision correction
Sharp, high-definition vision
Profession-specific needs
Meet our team
of surgeons
Our expert ophthalmic surgeons operate across multiple practices throughout New South Wales under the leadership of Dr Alison Chiu. With extensive experience in advanced refractive and cataract procedures, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical outcomes using the latest techniques.
Dr. Adam Plant
BMed,PhD (Diabetic Retinopathy)
Dr. Alison Chiu
FRANZCO, PhD, MBBS (Hons), BMedSc (Hons I), Grad Dip Refractive Surgery
Dr. Joanne Teong
BA/LLB, MBBS, FRANZCO
Overcome glasses, contacts & cataracts
Begin your personalised refractive journey. Restore functional clarity and visual independence.
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Refractive & lens-based surgery Cataract surgery Laser eye surgery Keratoconus management & crosslinking General corneal conditions Pterygium treatment Dry eye management Macular degeneration & Retinal treatments
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