Refractive Lens Exchange Edison
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a type of vision correction surgery that replaces your eye’s natural crystalline lens with an artificial lens to restore crisp, clear vision. It is often performed as an alternative to LASIK, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik. RLE has also become a common treatment method for patients with presbyopia.
Refractive Lens Exchange for Older People
If you have cataracts, RLE may be an ideal solution to restore your sight. Cataracts start out small but grow larger over time, eventually clouding your vision and affecting your quality of life. In the early stages, cataracts may not yet be bothersome. However, this may be the perfect time to consider RLE. Waiting until your cataracts are large and intrude on your vision may require cataract surgery. With early cataracts, RLE can help you avoid cataract surgery later on.
RLE is becoming the treatment of choice for many older patients because of the newer accommodating or multifocal intraocular lenses, such as:
- ReSTOR
- Tecnis
When you choose RLE, you can expect a dramatic improvement in distance vision and enhanced near vision. You’ll find you can quickly return to working on a computer, doing close work, reading, and other activities you enjoyed before your vision was affected by cataracts.
RLE is also an effective treatment option for individuals with presbyopia, or aging eyes. After age 40, your eye’s natural lens begins to grow rigid, compromising “accommodation,” or the ability to focus on all distances. RLE can replace your natural lens with an IOL that will provide you with the ability to see clearly once again.
Refractive Lens Exchange for Younger People
Many young people turn to LASIK to correct common vision issues such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. In cases of extreme farsightedness, LASIK may not be an option. RLE then becomes a good method for restoring distance vision.
If a mono-focal lens is used, distance vision may be corrected, but reading glasses will likely be needed for close vision. If a multifocal lens is used, reading glasses may not be needed at all, or very infrequently.
Please contact our ophthalmologist in Edison, New Jersey today to schedule your initial vision correction surgery consultation at Patel Eye Associates, serving Edison, New Brunswick, and Middlesex County, New Jersey.
I’m very pleased with all the staff at Doctor Patel Eye Care and am so grateful that we have these quality providers so near to home. Everyone was very nice, and it is nice to be treated well since you are the patient in need of help. Caring, smiling, and laughing is a good atmospheres for a patient. I was very well taken care of during my eye surgery. And I recommend everyone to come to Dr. Patel.
How Much Does Refractive Lens Exchange Cost?
The overall cost of Refractive Lens Exchange is affected by anesthesia fees, hospital fees, post-surgery garments, and medications. Price is also impacted by medical tests, surgeon’s fees, and the exact techniques employed.
Schedule a Consultation
Schedule your consultation for Refractive Lens Exchange in Edison, New Brunswick, and Middlesex County – contact Patel eye Associates and set up your appointment. During your appointment, you will be able to ask questions and bring up any concerns you may have about the procedure. Contact us today to get the look you’ve always wanted!
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