Refractive Lens Exchange Vision Correction
Serving the Berkley, Detroit, Birmingham and Southfield, Michigan areas.
Refractive lens exchange is a procedure where the natural lens is removed from the eye and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant, even if there is no cataract. It is essentially the same procedure as cataract surgery in terms of technique, risk, and recovery. It is currently used in cases of extreme farsightedness or nearsightedness, which are beyond the range of LASIK, and more commonly now, as a surgical solution to the need for reading glasses (presbyopia) in appropriate patients using either the Crystalens®, Rezoom®, or the ReStor®. Refractive lens exchange with IOL implants are quickly becoming a popular alternative to laser vision surgery.
Refractive lens exchange is a procedure where the natural lens is removed from the eye and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant, even if there is no cataract. It is essentially the same procedure as cataract surgery in terms of technique, risk, and recovery. It is currently used in cases of extreme farsightedness or nearsightedness, which are beyond the range of LASIK, and more commonly now, as a surgical solution to the need for reading glasses (presbyopia) in appropriate patients using either the Crystalens®, Rezoom®, or the ReStor®. Refractive lens exchange with IOL implants are quickly becoming a popular alternative to laser vision surgery.
To learn more about the options available to correct your vision, check out the links below.
Crystalens – This is the latest Technology in accommodative intra-ocular lens implant… More |
ReZoom – Multifocal IOL allows vision without glasses in many cases… More |
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Refractive Lens Exchange – Clear lens Extraction restores to eye to a normal power… More |
NearVision CK – Very safe, it is the only FDA approved treatment for presbyopia… More |
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Refractive Lens Exchange Vision Correction (Refractive Lensectomy)
- This is a refractive procedure that can correct both near and distance vision for both eyes.
- The Refractive Lens Exchange vision correction procedure uses multifocal implant technology in a procedure similar to cataracts eye surgery.
- The Refractive Lens Exchange vision correction procedure is ideal for patients already wearing bifocals or reading glasses who don't want to wear glasses for reading following surgery...Lasik surgery is no longer limited to distance correction it can also correct for distance and near with mono vision.
- The Refractive Lens Exchange vision correction surgery is performed in our state of the art surgical center within the office.
- The recovery time is similar to cataracts eye surgery, however surgery is only performed on one eye at a time.
- The risks are the same as cataract eye surgery.
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Refractive Lens Exchange Vision Correction - The Procedure
- Topical (eye drop) anesthesia is used to numb the eye.
- The eyelids are cleaned with betadine solution.
- A wire speculum holds the eyelids from blinking.
- A 2.8mm incision is made in the cornea.
- The natural lens is removed with ultrasound.
- The multifocal implant is folded and placed in the eye behind the pupil.
- No stitches are needed because the small incision is self sealing.
- No patch is necessary, but a shield is used for protection.
- Eye drops are used for three weeks following surgery.
Contact cataracts surgeon, Dr. Shanbom today to schedule your confidential Refractive Lens Exchange Vision Correction consultation.
