What Is Refractive Lens Exchange and Who’s a Candidate?

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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!