Refractive Lens
Exchange corrects
nearsightedness and
farsightedness using an intraocular lens
implant. RLE may be the procedure of choice
for patients who are too nearsighted, too
farsighted, or have
corneas that are too
thin for laser vision correction. It is also
a viable alternative for those over the age
of 40 and for those individuals who may be
showing signs of developing
cataracts.
Millions of eyes have received intraocular
lens implants when undergoing cataract
surgery, using the same highly successful
surgical techniques used in RLE. The primary
difference between cataract surgery and RLE
is that cataract surgery is performed to
remove a patient's cloudy
lens and
Refractive Lens Exchange is performed to
reduce one's dependence on glasses or
contact lenses.
Performed as an outpatient procedure, the
natural lens is removed using ultrasonic
vibrations through a very small
micro-incision and replaced through that
same incision with an intraocular lens. You
will remain comfortable as the eye is
completely anesthetized. Everyone heals
differently, but many patients report
improvement in their vision almost
immediately, and most resume their normal
activities within a day or two. One eye is
done at a time and the second eye is usually
done in a week or two.
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