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12 April 2022

How to Stop Glasses from Fogging Up

There are a number of issues you’d imagine could arise when being hit by a world-wide pandemic. However, a surprising […]

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29 October 2019

Prof Alpins is awarded the Prestigious José I. Barraquer Lecture and Award

José I. Barraquer Lecture and Award – Honours a physician who has made significant contributions in the field of refractive […]

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14 May 2019

Kids back at school? Take time to correct your eyesight

School holidays are a lot of fun for the young ones, but they can be stressful times for parents. How […]

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14 May 2019

15 times you’ll say ‘OMG’ after laser eye surgery

Ready for life as you know it to change? Have you been sitting on the fence about having LASIK laser […]

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14 May 2019

Use your tax return to ditch the glasses this EOFY

Are you tired of wearing glasses but haven’t been able to find room in the budget for LASIK eye surgery? […]

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02 August 2018

Can you afford NOT to have laser eye surgery?

More than half of the Australian population wears glasses or contact lenses — even though there are options and they […]

02 August 2018

Eye now pay later

  Laser Eye Surgery or LASIK surgery is a revolutionary  treatment liberating thousands of Australians from chronic eye conditions like […]

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22 May 2018

The ground-breaking Alpins method featured in Washington presentation

At the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Washington, D.C., renowned Australian ophthalmologist […]

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27 April 2018

Is laser eye surgery a good investment?

Laser eye surgery is an investment for your future, but just like all other investments, you need to weigh up […]

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27 April 2018

All you need to know about floaters and flashes

The vast majority of people experience floaters and flashes in their vision throughout their lifetime. While most of them are […]

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20 April 2018

Get the leading edge at uni with LASIK

Get the leading edge at uni with LASIK Starting tertiary studies for the first time can be a daunting experience. […]

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17 April 2018

Parts of your body that will thank you for having laser eye surgery

You’re sitting there, and your contemplating hard—do you take the plunge and get laser eye surgery, or do you hold […]

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13 March 2018

How music can improve your laser eye surgery experience

There is little doubt that music is good for the soul. And with acts like Sia, The Foo Fighters, Drake […]

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23 February 2018

Keeping your eyes healthy

Knowing your family’s eye health history is a good way of knowing what problems may pop up in the future. […]

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06 February 2018

Mortlake welcomes Professor Noel Alpins to 2018 Australia Day event.

Since becoming an Australia Day Ambassador eight years ago, Professor Noel Alpins has had the great opportunity to visit some […]

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23 January 2018

The A-Z of things that are clearly better without glasses

If you are looking into laser eye surgery, you’re probably already getting excited about parts of your life that will […]

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11 January 2018

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

There’s nothing quite like a brand-new year for inspiring you to set some goals. But could your vision problems be […]

12 December 2017

Why laser eye surgery is the perfect Christmas gift for yourself

  With the Christmas period and summer holidays fast approaching, many of us will have the time to take stock […]

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01 December 2017

Raise your ‘glasses’ to the festive season

Those who wear glasses know the annoyance that comes with it. Most people are sick of the humdrum of sporting […]

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28 November 2017

NewVision eye surgeon joins selected group of eye specialists in giving prestigious lecture.

He is one of Australia’s leading eye surgeons, and now NewVision Clinics founder Dr Noel Alpins has been awarded the […]

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31 October 2017

Lisbon Eye Specialist Congress shines a spotlight on NewVision Clinics.

The pioneering work by internationally-renowned ophthalmologist Dr Noel Alpins AM on analysis and treatment of astigmatism has yet again been […]

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31 October 2017

Ditch the glasses for this year’s Spring Racing Carnival

  Very few people would have predicted Caulfield Cup winner Boom City coming in first this year. In the first […]

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31 October 2017

NewVision Clinics leads the fight on astigmatism

In his newly released book, Practical Astigmatism — Planning and Analysis, NewVision Clinics founder and world-leading refractive and cataract surgeon […]

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26 September 2017

NewVision Clinics Director Dr Noel Alpins launches new book

Internationally-renowned refractive and cataract surgeon Dr Noel Alpins AM has just released a new book which highlights his world-leading approach […]

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25 August 2017

Top 10 tips for protecting the health of your eyes

Vision has a profound impact on quality of life. Luckily, as the health of your eyes is influenced by lifestyle […]

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24 August 2017

NewVision Clinics Director Dr Noel Alpins explains how his method has become an international standard

  The pioneering work of NewVision Clinics Director Dr Noel Alpins AM has reached far and wide. Earlier this year, […]

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15 August 2017

NewVision Clinics director Dr Noel Alpins continues to pioneer cataract surgery

  World-renowned refractive and cataract surgeon Dr Noel Alpins AM has been a pioneer in the treatment of cataracts for […]

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21 July 2017

6 reasons to stop putting off laser eye surgery

Laser eye surgery has come a long way. Since it first became widely available 25 years ago, laser technology has […]

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21 July 2017

Me, myself and eye

Be it driving to a friend’s house, watching a blockbuster movie or going about your everyday routine, living with a […]

PRK laser surgery

21 July 2017

Laser eye surgery: what you need to know

If wearing glasses or contact lenses is becoming a drag, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover just how easy […]

Presbyopia Treatment

07 July 2017

LASIK: A sight for sore eyes

LASIK surgery (Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) is now a commonly performed surgery in Australia, but is fast becoming the quickest and […]

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07 July 2017

The importance of regular eye examinations.

Regular eye examinations are an important part of a broader health regime but it is not only about how well […]

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27 June 2017

Addressing eye health not a shortsighted issue

Australians can’t afford to be shortsighted about eye health, with expert forecasts showing more than half the world’s population are […]

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30 May 2017

How often you should get your eyes tested and other eye health advice

Your eyes are the most sensitive organ in your body, are used in almost every daily application and need lots […]

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30 May 2017

Ditch the glasses or contacts and dive into life

I love the water. In fact, when I’m not working, you can often find me on it or in it. […]

Blurred vision

30 May 2017

What is astigmatism and how can it be corrected?

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that causes blurred vision at both near and far distances. It is estimated that […]

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26 May 2017

LASIK eye surgery is life-changing for busy parents

In our busy modern world, caregivers have never been more time poor. Elective treatments requiring long recovery periods are often […]

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26 May 2017

How modern technology impacts eye health.

In the modern world, it is hard to turn your head without laying eyes on another screen. This is having […]

Dr Noel Alpins giving lecture

16 May 2017

NewVisions’ Dr. Noel Alpins attends prestigious industry conference in L.A.

Dr. Noel Alpins, an experienced cataract and refractive surgeon for NewVision Clinics, recently attended the ASCRS (American Society of Cataract […]

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20 April 2017

NewVision Clinics Director Dr Noel Alpins AM receives Order of Australia Medal

Internationally recognised ophthalmologist, Dr Noel Alpins — widely-known for his innovative approaches to the analysis and treatment of astigmatism—has been […]

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09 February 2017

Dr Noel Alpins Awarded Member of General Division of Order of Australia 2017

We would like to congratulate our director Dr Noel Alpins on his Member of General Division of Order of Australia […]

08 September 2016

Dealing with Itchy Eyes in Hay Fever Season

Spring is a great time of year, but with it comes something dreaded by many: hay fever. With all the […]

Cataract Eye Surgery

03 March 2015

New lens implant brings clarity to Australian sufferers of cataracts

You may have heard a bit of news lately on the Symfony lens- the newest lens implant by AMO which […]

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03 March 2015

Bionic eye allows man to see his wife for the first time in 10 years!

  Love at second sight!  Such a lovely story!  

24 February 2015

Laser eye surgery boom

Did you see the segment on Channel 9 “Mornings” show about the risks and rewards of laser vision correction.  

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21 October 2014

Dr. Noel Alpins of Melbourne Honored by ISRS with 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award

San Francisco – Noel Alpins, MD, FACS, medical director of NewVision Clinics, was honored by the International Society of Refractive […]