If you’re tired of relying on glasses for clear vision at every distance, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) also known as Custom Lens Replacement (CLR) may be your answer. RLE is a procedure where your eye’s natural lens is removed and replaced with an advanced artificial lens, similar to cataract surgery but performed before a cataract has developed.
What Does RLE Correct?
RLE is a powerful, dual-purpose solution:
- Vision Correction: It corrects common refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
- Presbyopia: Most importantly, it corrects the age-related loss of near vision (presbyopia), effectively freeing you from the need for reading glasses.
Who is a Good Candidate?
RLE is an excellent choice for individuals who want a permanent solution to their vision needs. You may be a candidate if you are:
- Aged 45 or older: This is typically when presbyopia begins to severely limit daily activities.Tired of Glasses: You want to significantly reduce or eliminate your dependency on glasses and contacts.
- Not a LASIK Candidate: Your refractive error is too high, or your eyes are otherwise unsuitable for laser surgery.
- Seeking Prevention: You want to proactively prevent the development of future cataracts, as the implanted lens cannot cloud over.
The best way to determine if RLE is right for you is through a personalized consultation with our team.
Schedule your consultation today with Brooks Eye Associates!
