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Am I a Candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange?

Learn if this transformative procedure is a good fit for you

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Reduce or completely eliminate your need for glasses or contacts with refractive lens exchange. If you’re over 40 and experiencing age-related vision challenges, you can tailor your vision and avoid cataracts while enjoying the benefits of a glasses- or contacts-free lifestyle.

Refractive lens exchange replaces your natural lens with a premium artificial intraocular lens (IOL) that you choose based on your vision goals.

Find out which options you’re a candidate for by booking a free consultation with our team.

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Is Refractive Lens Exchange Right For Me?

You may be a candidate for RLE at Durrie Vision if you’re:

  • 40 years old or older and experiencing age-related vision challenges, including presbyopia (a decline in near vision)
  • Unable to get LASIK or PRK due to your vision prescription
  • Ready to experience the benefits of life without glasses or contact lenses
  • Eager to prevent future cataract surgery.
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Get Your Free Consultation For Refractive Lens Exchange

At your free consultation, find out if you’re a candidate for RLE and discuss your vision goals. Some patients want to be able to live a highly active lifestyle, so they don’t want to be hindered by glasses or contacts. Other patients want to prevent cataracts from forming.

  • An Advanced Ocular Analysis (AOA)
    Determine your vision needs with the latest technology
  • Expert recommendations
    We’ll recommend a procedure based on our findings and your goals
  • Premium lenses
    Explore lens options that meet your needs
  • Additional options
    If RLE isn’t a fit, discover a full suite of customizable procedures
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Take Your Pick From Our Lens Options

Our intraocular lenses (IOL) meet a variety of vision needs, including treatment for astigmatism and presbyopia (the aging of the eyes).

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Why Choose Refractive Lens Exchange?

After refractive lens exchange, you can experience:

Improved vision without glasses or contacts.

A stable, long-term vision solution.

Lenses customized for your lifestyle.

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Cataract prevention.

Embrace Change With Refractive Lens Exchange

As we age, taking on new adventures and different ways of seeing the world becomes paramount. Experience your next phase of life free of glasses, contacts, and the vision challenges of the past.

With a simple, fast recovery time and results that meet your goals, RLE at Durrie Vision gives you the customization and results you’re looking for.

Book your free consultation to discuss RLE candidacy with our refractive surgeons.

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Don’t just take our word for it!

“I was impressed with the amount of detailed testing they did at my initial consultation. I had a great experience the day of my LASIK procedure with all of the staff. The results are amazing for such a quick procedure!”

Melissa S

“After 25+ years of glasses and contacts, all it took was about 10 minutes of surgery to correct my vision. Everyone was friendly and easy to work with throughout the process. To anyone considering getting their vision corrected, I give my highest recommendation to Durrie Vision.”

Brad

“Walked into the office unable to see the Snellen chart, walked out after SBK seeing 20/30, which improved to 20/15 at my next day follow-up. The entire process was seamless and professional, and the results are absolutely unbelievable. Had no idea my vision could ever be this clear.”

Kristin

“Quick, easy, friendly! Dr. Stahl did my SBK and I was seeing 20/15 the next morning! Amazing!”

Madalyn

“I had LASIK done last week and I am very pleased. I had never worn contacts and was not comfortable touching my eyes so I was nervous, but they provide Valium to ease nerves  It was easier than I expected. They say you’re in surgery for eight minutes but it didn’t even feel that long.”

Michael

“From the time that I walked into the building for my consultation until I walked out from my post-operation check-up, I was extremely impressed with the level of care. The attention to detail, the technology used to treat my astigmatism and the affordable cost, all were things that stood out.”

Ryan

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During your free consultation visit, you will meet with an experienced refractive surgeon who will discuss your results along with a custom recommendation for treatment.

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