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Refractive Cataract Surgery
Patients over 60 may begin to notice the symptoms of cataracts, including clouded, blurred vision. Refractive cataract surgery removes the cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a premium intraocular lens (IOL) for near, intermediate, and far-distance vision.
Refractive cataract surgery is an alternative to LASIK for patients with:
- Cataracts that cloud the natural lens
- Age‑related presbyopia requiring bifocals or readers
- A desire to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses after cataract removal
About the cataract surgery procedure: During your 10‑to‑15‑minute outpatient procedure, our surgeon removes the clouded lens and implants a customized monofocal, multifocal, Light-Adjustable, or toric IOL. You can treat both eyes on the same day in the comfort of our office. We can also fine-tune your vision with LASIK following your cataract surgery.
Recovery time from refractive cataract surgery: Most people notice clearer vision within days. After a one‑day post‑op visit, you can usually resume normal activities while using prescribed eye drops. Your vision continues to improve over the following weeks as your eyes heal. Expect follow-ups from your doctor throughout the year to monitor your progress.
Refractive Lens Exchange
Much like LASIK, refractive lens exchange corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and age‑related presbyopia. By replacing your natural, dysfunctional lens with an advanced intraocular lens (IOL), RLE corrects your vision for near, intermediate, and far distances, while eliminating the risk of cataracts.
RLE is an alternative to LASIK for patients with:
- Presbyopia (age-related vision loss), which causes you to rely on readers or bifocals
- Significant vision errors that prevent laser surgery
- Thin or irregular corneas, chronic dry eye, or prior eye procedures that rule out LASIK
- A desire for a fast, effective solution that also prevents cataract surgery later in life
About the RLE procedure: This quick 10‑to‑15‑minute outpatient surgery removes the natural lens and implants a customized monofocal, multifocal, toric, or Light- Adjustable Lens™. Both eyes can be treated the same day in our Kansas City office.
Recovery time from RLE: Most patients notice clearer vision within a day or two. After a one‑day post‑op exam, you can usually resume regular activities while using prescribed drops. Your vision will continue to improve in the following weeks, and our doctors track your progress through scheduled follow‑ups.
More Alternatives to LASIK
Durrie Vision offers a wide range of state-of-the-art vision correction procedures in our comfortable, welcoming office setting.
Even if you don’t qualify for LASIK, you still have our expertise at your disposal to get the exceptional vision results you deserve.
Advanced Surface Ablation (PRK)
Advanced surface ablation, also known as photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
PRK is an alternative to LASIK for patients with:
- Thinner corneas
- Corneal scarring from contacts
- Previous eye surgery
- High-impact occupations (e.g., athletes, military personnel)
About the PRK procedure: During your 10-to-15-minute PRK procedure, the outer layer of the cornea is removed to correct your vision.
Recovery time from PRK: Recovery time is longer for PRK when compared to LASIK, as the outer layer of the cornea needs to heal and grow back. PRK patients can experience optimal results up to a month after surgery.
EVO ICL™
EVO Implantable Collamer® lens (EVO ICL™) corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism without glasses or contact lenses. EVO ICL™ is particularly effective for extreme nearsightedness.
About the EVO ICL™ procedure: During a 20-to-30-minute procedure, we implant an artificial lens between your natural lens and your iris.
Recovery: The results of EVO ICL™ are often noticeable for patients right away. When comparing EVO ICL™ to LASIK, both procedures allow patients to drive and resume normal activities following their one-day post-operative exam.
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
SMILE is recommended for mild-to-moderate nearsightedness or astigmatism.
You can be eligible for either SMILE or LASIK at age 18, and these options have similar recovery timelines.
The SMILE procedure: During your 10-to-15-minute procedure, we use an extremely small, lens-shaped piece of tissue, called a lenticule, to reshape and correct your vision.
How Do I Find Out What Procedure Is the Best Fit For Me?
Your journey to sharper vision without glasses or contacts begins with a free consultation at our office.
At your first office visit, you can expect:
Advanced diagnostics to determine your eye health and candidacy for our range of procedures
A discussion of your lifestyle and vision goals
A clear, personalized recommendation from our doctors
A tour of our office and treatment rooms
A full understanding of what your procedure will be like
Information on financing, savings, and the exceptional value of vision correction
A full understanding of what your procedure will be like
Why Durrie Vision?
Unmatched expertise.
Our team has performed thousands of corneal and lens procedures with superior outcomes, customized for you.
Cutting‑edge technology.
We invest in the latest FDA‑approved technology so you receive the most precise, customizable treatment available.
A VIP patient experience.
Private pre‑ and post‑op rooms, concierge‑style staff, snacks and beverages, and a calm, spa-like environment help you feel at ease every step of the way.
Caring, comprehensive follow-ups.
We monitor your healing through scheduled visits. We’re always available to answer your questions and support your vision needs.
Flexible financing.
Multiple payment plans, HSA/FSA guidance, and savings make premium vision correction affordable for you and your family.
Find Your Vision Solution At Durrie Vision
We’re here to help, starting with a free consultation. Whether you’re trying to compare LASIK with cataract surgery because you’re new to understanding vision correction, or you want to understand the differences between SMILE versus LASIK, your first appointment with our team helps you determine the most appropriate choice for your vision goals.
Don’t just take our word for it!
Schedule a Free Consultation
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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