What is Clear Lens Replacement?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jun 12, 2025 7:15:00 AM

What is Clear Lens Replacement?

Clear Lens Replacement, also referred to as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), is a procedure performed on an outpatient basis, aimed at minimizing or completely removing the need for glasses. RLE serves as an alternative to laser vision correction and other refractive surgeries. It addresses nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even presbyopia by utilizing advanced intraocular lens implants (IOLs). This procedure involves replacing the eye's natural lens with an artificial lens (IOL) to enhance vision clarity, thereby reducing or eliminating the necessity for reading glasses, or bifocals. And, you will never develop cataracts.

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LASIK in your 50s?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Nov 15, 2024 8:00:00 AM

 

Discovering the Advantages of LASIK for Those 50 and Older

As we progress through the aging process, our visual requirements often change, making it increasingly vital to maintain clear and dependable eyesight. Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) has become a well-known solution for addressing vision problems like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, even for those in their 50s and older.

Dr. Lindahl will only perform LASIK on patients 60 years and younger. However, during or after Cataract surgery, he can improve your vision with LASIK. Eligibility for this transformative procedure is mainly based on the overall health and stability of the eyes. In this detailed blog, we will delve into the essential considerations, advantages, and top LASIK options for individuals in their 50s, enabling you to make a well-informed decision about your vision ...

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Have you ever wondered why you have to wait for your Cataracts to ripen? Well now you don’t.

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Sep 28, 2018 3:44:49 PM

Clear Lens Exchange, also called Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), replaces your eye's clear natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to correct your refractive error and achieve sharper focus, reducing, or eliminating your need for reading glasses or bifocals.

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