Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an alternative procedure to laser vision correction and other refractive surgery procedures. It can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even presbyopia using new technology intraocular lens implants. Presbyopia is a progressive condition typically requiring individuals over the age of 40 to become dependent on reading glasses.
Traditional cataract replacement lenses offer very clear vision, but are typically focused only for distance vision. Most patients who opt for these lenses will require glasses to improve near vision or fine-tune distance vision.
However, if freedom from glasses is important to you, you may want to consider a Lifestyle Lens. These lenses are designed to restore your clear vision and your youthful ability to focus on objects at varying distances. These lenses can significantly reduce and even eliminate your need for reading glasses.
While many Lifestyle Lenses are implanted during cataract surgery, they are often used to correct presbyopia in patients who do not have cataracts. These patients will never face cataract surgery because, unlike the eye’s natural lens, an artificial lens will never develop a cataract.
