Refractive lens exchange

Refractive Lens Exchange: A Path to Glasses Independence

A Safe and Effective Solution for Farsightedness and Other Vision Issues

Refractive lens exchange, also called clear lens exchange, offers a solution for patients with moderate to severe farsightedness who want to be independent of glasses. It especially helps those who are not good candidates for corneal refractive surgery like Lasik, PRK, or Smile.

During the procedure, the surgeon permanently replaces the natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This correction can address multiple refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

One key advantage of refractive lens exchange is that patients will not need cataract surgery in the future. By removing the natural lens, which would age and develop cataracts, the procedure prevents this concern.

Thanks to advances in technology, surgeons can now perform the lens removal process more accurately. Newer artificial lens models also offer better quality, making refractive lens exchange a safe procedure with excellent outcomes.

Additionally, more patients are choosing this surgery to achieve glasses and contact lens independence, which enhances their quality of life.

Finally, Dr. Romero works closely with a retina specialist to identify patients who may be at risk of retinal detachment during both the pre-operative and post-operative periods.

• It can correct multiple refractive errors
• It is a safe procedure if the candidates are carefully chosen
• It is not cover by medical or vision insurance since it’s considered an elective procedure