Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE): A Guide to Vision Correction
In the quest for freedom from glasses or contact lenses, many people explore various corrective eye procedures like LASIK, cataract surgery, and more. Of the corrective eye procedures, there is one that stands out amongst the rest, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). RLE has emerged as a promising option for those above the age of 50 looking to correct a range of vision problems. This guide delves into what RLE is, its benefits, and its success rate, providing you with a clearer understanding of whether it might be the right choice for you.
What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)?
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an elective surgical procedure designed to correct vision issues by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure is like cataract surgery, but while cataract surgery is performed to remove a clouded lens, RLE is performed to correct refractive errors in the eye, with the goal of reducing the dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
During the procedure, your eye’s natural lens is gently removed and replaced with a new premium one. This new lens is carefully selected to match your vision needs, ensuring you see the world with enhanced clarity, and providing you the opportunity to live your life with visual freedom.
What are the benefits of RLE?
For many, RLE provides a newfound freedom, giving them the opportunity to see like they are in their 20s – 30s again and preventing them from ever getting cataracts. If you or a loved one struggles to drive at night, read a menu in a low lite restaurant, or just simply wants to read without keeping the book an arm’s length away RLE could be a great solution!
RLE replaces the eye’s natural lens with a premium one, it will prevent you from ever getting a cataract in the future. Allowing you to fast forward to clear vision, instead of waiting another 10+ years for your vision to get “bad enough” to qualify for cataract surgery.
Schedule your free, no obligation, virtual consultation today and meet with one of our specialists who will help determine your candidacy and match you with an experienced surgeon!
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