Refractive Lens Exchange
What Is Refractive Lens Exchange?
RLE is a great option for patients looking for more independence from their glasses and contacts and have yet to form cataracts, especially when over the age of 45.
How does it work?
Refractive Lens Exchange works by replacing your eye’s natural lens with an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) designed to improve the clarity of your vision and reduce or even eliminate your dependence on glasses. This is the same procedure as cataract surgery that our surgeons are highly experienced in, however, your lens is removed before it forms a cloudy cataract.
Benefits
- Commonly performed procedure
- Can correct near, intermediate, distance vision and astigmatism
- Will never need cataract surgery
Ennen Eye Center provides safe, effective treatment options to help you improve your vision.
What Happens During RLE?
At Ennen Eye Center, our doctors perform a no-stitch, laser refractive lens exchange using one of the lens options mentioned below. During this procedure we use advanced pre-operative and intra-operative diagnostic tools and laser precision to help you meet your glasses independence goals.
Here is a look at the steps of the procedure:
Advanced Distance Correction
Our surgeons specialize in options that account for the eye’s natural astigmatism. This provides patients with the opportunity to have little or no need for glasses in the distance.
Presbyopia Correction
Presbyopia is the age-related loss of near focus. It often requires reading glasses or bifocals in the mid-to-late 40s. There are a number of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses that give you the widest range of vision without glasses or contact lenses.
Our surgeons are the local experts in this presbyopia-correcting technology. This means that with us, good candidates have the opportunity to restore their vision similar to their young adulthood or may even be glasses-free for the first time in their lives.
Choosing RLE for a Lifetime of Better Vision.
Although RLE is an out-of-pocket expense, most find the independence from glasses and quality of vision is well worth the investment and over time may actually be more affordable without the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses. We even offer convenient financing options through CareCredit.
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Why Choose Us?
At Ennen Eye Care, we provide the most thorough care in the Fort Smith area to ensure your safety and clearest sight. Along with our decades of experience, we also rely on the latest technology to make your visit with us the best that eye care has to offer!
Contact us today to discuss our treatment options, insurance coverage, and affordable payment plans!