Supplementary Sulcus Lenses

What is a Supplementary Sulcus Lens?

Sulcus lenses are used to:

Advantages of Supplementary Sulcus Lenses

Supplementary Sulcus lenses or Sulcus lenses for short, are highly versatile secondary or piggyback lenses that are implanted after cataract surgery of a refractive lens replacement. Sulcus lenses are implanted in front of the primary intraocular lens and behind the iris and pupil and is therefore invisible.

Diagrammatic representations of how a supplementary sulcus lens is placed in front of the original intraocular lens

• Correct outcome errors following cataract surgery
• Change the outcome of cataract surgery ie when a patient changes their mind at what range they want to see clearly
• Give multifocality in cases where a monofocal lens was implanted as a primary lens implant
• Multifocal sulcus lenses give patients excellent distance, computer and dashboard vision as well as the ability to read without glasses

• Much safer option than a lens exchange where errors occurred following cataract surgery
• It prevents the need for laser surgery following cataract surgery where the outcome is not optimal
• It can give a patient multifocality with vision from near to far in cases where distance only monofocal lenses where originally implanted
• It is an extremely easy procedure as I do not have to remove anything from the eye
• The power calculation of a sulcus lens is much more predictable than that of a lens that needs to be exchanged
• The procedure is reverseable
• Sulcus lenses can correct a wider range than what is possible with laser eye surgery after cataract or refractive lens replacement surgeries
• The long term outcomes are more stable than laser eye surgery after cataract or refractive lens replacement surgeries
• Secondary sulcus lenses can treat low or extremely high degrees of astigmatism

Sulcus Lens Surgery Steps:

I prefer doing the surgery under local anaesthesia and sedation as patients have already undergone eye surgery and knows what to expect from a procedure that is very similar to their original cataract or lens replacement surgery.

I operate one eye at a time in a private day surgery facility. Recovery is at home.

Examples of supplementary sulcus lenses

Examples of multifocal supplementary sulcus lenses used to give patients vision from near to far after they have had cataract or lens replacement surgery with a monofocal lens

Example of how a multifocal sulcus lens sits in front of the original monofocal intraocular lens

My Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to providing the best clinical expertise and the highest standard of care.

This is on a personal and professional level, to give all my patients of all ages the best opportunity for a lifetime of healthy eyes and excellent vision.


Over the past 20 years I have had the absolute pleasure of helping tens of thousands of patients of various ages improve and maintain their vision. Helping patients to free themselves from the burden of glasses and contact lenses is my passion.

To perform microsurgery on the eyes requires exceptional surgical skill and acumen. To perform all types of eye surgery and any other ocular surgery at a world class level requires expertise along with access to state of the art and the world’s best equipment. For this reason I have spent a total of 17 years training and perfecting my surgical armamentarium and spared no cent to acquire the best and most advanced diagnostic, surgical and laser equipment in the world to provide my patients with world class care.

I understand that getting surgery, especially on your eyes, is a serious decision and can cause anxiety in some. Your eyes are unique, and you should demand a bespoke solution tailored to your lifestyle, visual requirements and goals. That is why I offer the most thorough and intense medical examination and consultation that any patient will ever go through. During your consultation we will meet, and I can take the time to answer all your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about transforming people’s lives by transforming their vision. I look forward to spending time with you at our stunning and state of the art clinics in Booragoon and Craigie to see whether you could gain exceptional vision and eye health

MBChB, DipOphth, FCOphth, FRANZCO, MMed (Ophth), FRCSI, FEBO, GradDip(RefCatSurg), MMed(RefCatSurg), FWCRSVS

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