RLE, also referred to as clear lens exchange, is a procedure that replaces the eye’s clear natural lens with an Advanced Lifestyle Lens to correct refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism) while also correcting presbyopia. The procedure provides options for vision to match your lifestyle, including providing a full range of vision while greatly reducing the need for glasses and contacts.
Another great benefit of having RLE surgery is that because your natural lens has been permanently replaced with an Advanced Lifestyle Lens, you will never need cataract surgery in the future!
A vision correction consultation with your eye doctor will help assess your eye health and determine if RLE surgery is right for you. To get started on your journey toward better vision, we encourage you to complete our RLE self-assessment, which looks at your lifestyle and what you hope to achieve with lens implants.
Refractive Lens Exchange is performed just like advanced cataract surgery, there are no injections and no stitches. You may be given mild medication to relax you, and you’ll be awake and comfortable. Recovery is quick – you may resume most activities the next day.
Investing in your vision is an important decision, and we're committed to making RLE surgery accessible through flexible payment solutions. We're pleased to offer financing options through CareCredit, North America's leading patient healthcare financing program, which allows you to begin your procedure immediately and pay over time with monthly payments that fit comfortably into your budget. With special financing available for purchases of $200 or more, you don't have to delay improving your vision. CareCredit helps make clearer sight possible today.
At The Eye Center, we know that what works for one person might not work for another. That's why we offer several lens choices for your procedure. Some patients love our standard lens option, while others decide to invest in a premium lens for enhanced vision quality. Our team sits down with you to understand your goals and helps you choose the lens that fits your vision needs, budget, and lifestyle.
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