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What Is Refractive Lens Exchange?

Everything you need to know about RLE

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If you are experiencing vision challenges as you age, including farsightedness, you may be a candidate for refractive lens exchange.

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Refractive Lens Exchange

What to Expect From Refractive Lens Exchange

When you visit Durrie Vision for your free consultation, we’ll answer your questions, address your concerns, and complete our comprehensive eye exam, called an Advanced Ocular Analysis. Together, we can decide which kind of IOLs will work best for your vision goals.

Your procedure takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. On the day of your RLE procedure, you can treat both eyes.

How Does Refractive Lens Exchange Work?

During refractive lens exchange, we invite you to relax in our private, inviting, comfortable treatment room for your procedure.

  1. We gently remove your natural lens with an extremely small incision.
  2. We replace your natural lens with your customized IOL.
  3. We prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops to support recovery.
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Does RLE Hurt?

Patients typically experience mild pressure and minimal discomfort during the procedure. RLE does not hurt. We provide local anesthesia in the form of numbing eye drops. We also offer a mild sedative, if needed, to calm your nerves. We also ensure you feel comfortable in every way by creating a soothing office environment, along with drinks, snacks, peaceful lighting, and music.

Determine Your Candidacy For RLE

Find out if RLE is right for you. Ideal candidates for this procedure:

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Are over 40

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Want to avoid cataracts

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Have presbyopia or extreme farsightedness

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Freedom from glasses and contacts, along with cataract prevention, are attainable for you with refractive lens exchange.

During your free consultation, we also cover financing options, so you can head into your procedure with confidence and excitement.

If you still have questions about what RLE eye surgery is and how it can work for you, give us a call.

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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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