Dr Archie Lamb - Eye Surgeon - About Us




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Dr Archie Lamb is a specialist eye surgeon who has been using lasers since 1980.

Our Practice Manager Lisa Campbell, has a sound understanding of all the ophthalmic and cosmetic procedures that Dr Lamb performs and is assisted by Tonielle Wilson. Our nurses Kris Luszczek and Michelle Dodds are available to perform a number of cosmetic procedures such as collagen replacement therapy, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, tattoo and pigment removal and chemical peels.

Cataract surgery is the most common eye operation. Cataract surgery is a delicate operation that involves manipulation of the tiny structures of the eye.The lens inside the eye is removed because it is cloudy preventing clear vision. A lens implant is inserted into the eye to replace the cataract. This lens will help reduce the dependence on glasses following surgery.

Droopy and baggy eyelids can make you look older, tired and can also impair vision. Surgery to 'turn back the hands of time' will have you looking younger. Using CO2 Laser, Dr Lamb removes excess skin and fat from the upper and lower lids. When the lid level has dropped significantly (ptosis), Dr Lamb will include repair of the weakened eyelid muscle.

Dr Lamb's interest in eyelid surgery includes Asian double eyelid surgery and he has studied this in Hong Kong, Hawaii and Korea. The use of lasers for lid surgery minimises swelling and bruising.

Sagging of the eyebrows is a common cause of baggy upper lids which is often treated by lid surgery. This surgery does not address the eyebrow problem and often leads to a less than satisfactory result. Elevation of the brow can be preformed directly through the eyebrow, the mid forehead or through the lid incision during eyelid surgery. The brows can also be lifted by keyhole (endoscopic) surgery and the incisions are, in this case, made behind the hairline. All these procedures utilise the use of CO2 Laser in order to minimise swelling and bruising.

Laser skin resurfacing is now well established as an effective method for removing and improving facial wrinkles, acne scarring and skin blemishes. CO2 Laser has traditionally been used, although recovery time can be prolonged with redness lasting several months. There is also a significant risk of pigmentation problems and sometimes scarring. Dr Lamb uses an Erbium Laser. The Erbium Laser, causes minimal heat transfer to the skin reducing the length of the recovery period to around ten days. Erbium laser peel, often called a weekend peel is a milder treatment with a quicker recovery time of only a few days.

Microdermabrasion revitalises the skin. It removes the outer layer of the skin by sucking and at the same time abrading (exfoliating) it by using fine crystals. The removal of the dead cell layer means moisturisers can be rapidly absorbed. Microdermabrasion also treats active acne reducing oiliness, scarring can improve.

The Copper Bromide Laser, produces yellow light which targets the red component of blood. This blood is coagulated destroying the vessel. Facial vessels and birthmarks respond very well to this treatment. Other areas are less responsive, particularly the legs.

There are two alternative types of treatment to reduce wrinkles.

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Dermal fillers are used to fill and improve facial lines, lips and scars.

2. Injections of Botulin Toxin, (Botox or Dysport) relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles eg. frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines. Botox stops the muscles from contracting, leaving the overlying skin smooth and unwrinkled.

PCA and Glycolic acid peels are also used to remove superficial dead layers of skin improving skin texture.

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