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Freedom from glasses 20,000+ corrections performed

Clear Vision Starts with
Pure Sight Eye Surgeons

Advanced cataract and vision correction surgery, tailored to your eyes, lifestyle and visual goals

Independently owned since 2012 · Founded by Dr Alison Chiu

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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.

Cataract Surgery

Restoring clarity and quality of vision as the natural lens ages.

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.

Typical Eye Clinic
  • 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.

Typical Laser Clinic
  • 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.

Typical Refractive Clinic
  • 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 40k+ 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

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.

Book a personalised vision assessment

It is against AHPRA guidelines for us to directly advertise our payment options in detail . We welcome you to call us to discuss your options in person.

Refractive & lens-based surgery Cataract surgery Laser eye surgery Keratoconus management & crosslinking General corneal conditions Pterygium treatment Dry eye management Macular degeneration & Retinal treatments

Resources for patients & doctors

We offer resources to support patients and referring doctors, from first-visit prep to forms and clinical info, ensuring a smooth, informed care experience.

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LASIK or ICL Surgery – Which Is Right for You? What Alcon’s $1.5B Acquisition of Staar Means for Patients

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09 Jun 2025

Dr Alison Chiu Awarded FWCRS Certification : The Highest Global Distinction in Vision Correction Surgery

We’re proud to share that Dr Alison Chiu has been awarded the Fellowship of the World College...

18 Dec 2024

Sydney’s Best Laser eye Surgeon 2024

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18 Oct 2024

ICL VIVA – AN AUSTRALIA / NZ FIRST

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13 Jul 2023

Voted best Laser Eye Clinic 2022 and 2023

“Best Laser Eye Surgery Specialists in Sydney” We're honoured to be voted one of the "Best...