Refractive Lens Surgery. Refractive lens surgery also called clear lens exchange or lens exchange is very similar to cataract removal surgery one of the most commonly performed procedures in the UK according to clinical data. Refractive Lens Exchange RLE.
Also referred to as clear lens exchange or clear lens surgery refractive lens exchange entails the surgical removal of the natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens inside of the eye. Before the procedure eye drops are administered to dilate the pupils. Refractive Lens Exchange RLE.
Refractive Lens Exchange RLE is a great alternative to LASIK and PRK especially for older patients who are nearsighted or who have severe farsightedness.
The only difference is that the natural crystalline lens has not developed or has not fully developed cataracts yet. Surgery to improve your eyesight is known as refractive surgery or vision correction. It is usually done to get rid of or reduce dependence on glasses and contact lens. 95 of patients are glasses free following lens surgery.