SAY NO TO READING GLASSES
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As we age, our eyes lose the ability to focus at near. We start by holding our phones further away or by using better lighting, but over time reading glasses become needed.
Rather than waiting for cataract surgery, many patients age 40-45 and over choose to correct the problem sooner with Refractive Lens Exchange or RLE. The procedure is identical to that of cataract surgery, but with the placement of an advanced technology lens that allows for correction of distance and near vision.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Refractive Lens Exchange?
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) also known as Laser Lens Replacement is an excellent procedure for people who are over age 40-45 and are nearsighted or farsighted, people with early cataract formation, and individuals who want to treat the need for reading glasses with a range of vision lens implant.
RLE is for those who:
- Need glasses for distance, near, or both.
- Any patient over age 40-45 who is nearsighted, farsighted, or has astigmatism.
- Want to reduce or eliminate their need for glasses or contact lenses.
- Have early signs of cataract (decreased night vision, difficulty reading, glare).
- Want to treat presbyopia with a multifocal implant.
- Are looking for an alternative to LASIK.
What are the Benefits of RLE?
Learn more about the benefits of this vision correction procedure at Eye Care Specialists:
- Improved Near Vision: RLE can significantly decrease your reliance on glasses or bifocals by restoring—and in many cases enhancing—your ability to see clearly up close.
- A Lasting Vision Solution: RLE is designed to address age-related vision changes permanently. If early cataracts are present, they are corrected during the procedure, resulting in long-term visual improvement. Because the eye’s natural lens is replaced, future cataract surgery is no longer needed, helping preserve clear vision for years to come.
- Expanded Eligibility: As a lens-based procedure rather than a corneal one, RLE is appropriate for a wider range of patients. Individuals who are not candidates for LASIK, as well as those who previously had LASIK and now depend on reading glasses, may still achieve excellent visual results with RLE.
- Customized Treatment and Advanced Precision: At Eye Care Specialists, we recognize that no two eyes are alike. Under the expertise of Dr. Mark Heimmel, each RLE procedure is carefully customized to the patient’s visual needs. This individualized care, combined with advanced technology, supports precise treatment and exceptional visual outcomes.
What Type of Lens Replacement Will Give the Best Vision?
Choosing the best intraocular lens is an important and permanent decision. The most commonly used IOLs for RLE are the Envy Multifocal Lens, the Panoptix PRO Lens, the Odyssey Lens, and the Light Adjustable Lens. The expert cataract surgeon at Eye Care Specialists Dr. Mark Heimmel will make a recommendation based on your testing and visual goals to help you make the best choice. NJ’s top recommended lens surgeon knows that every patient is unique and the best IOL for each patient is not the same. Our team at Eye Care Specialists will help guide you and answer all of your questions to help you make the best decision.