Is refractive lens replacement safe?
Is Refractive Lens Exchange Safe? Yes. RLE is just as safe as cataract surgery. Numerous RLE studies have proven the safety of RLE in a wide variety of patients.
Does refractive lens exchange hurt?
Typically, refractive lens exchange doesn’t hurt at all. We give patients topical anesthesia to numb the eye completely and some mild twilight sedation to minimize any significant pain or discomfort during and after the procedure.
Can you be asleep during laser eye surgery?
LASIK surgery is so quick—it only takes a few minutes—that patients only need local anesthesia in the form of eye drops. These completely numb the eyes but you will be completely awake for the entire surgery.
Can your body reject an intraocular lens?
No, since the intraocular lens is not made up of human tissue, your body cannot reject it.
Is refractive lens exchange right for You?
Refractive lens exchange typically is reserved for people who are both farsighted and presbyopic (reading glasses-dependent). Lens replacement surgery is more invasive than laser-based refractive surgery such as LASIK and PRK and comes with slightly more risk.
What are the latest Optometry journals on refractive lens exchange?
(September 2019). American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Refractive Lens Exchange Debate. American Academy of Ophthalmology. The Pros and Cons of Clear Lens Exchange. (August 2014). Optometry Times. IOL Implants: Lens Replacement After Cataracts. (October 2019).
Is the consumer market for refractive Lensectomy expanding?
However, with the recent FDA approval of the accommodative intraocular Crystalens (Eyeonics), the multifocal Restor (Alcon) and the ReZoom (AMO)—which is an acrylic multifocal lens that is expected to replace the Array—the consumer market for the refractive lensectomy procedure has the potential to expand significantly.
How long does it take for refractive lens exchange to heal?
Final outcomes of refractive lens exchange can take up to several weeks, and you may notice vision disturbances such as blurry vision, halos and glare, or a “scratchy” sensation as your eyes heal. You should be able to return to work and resume driving within a week of surgery,…