Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive lens exchange (also known as Clear Lens Exchange or Refractive Lens Replacement) is a surgical procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for distance glasses or contact lenses for people over 40, and it can be used to treat both farsightedness and nearsightedness. RLE corrects vision by removing the crystalline lens in the eye and replacing it with a new artificial lens or a different focusing power, much like what happens in cataract surgery. This procedure is elective and not covered by insurance.
To find out more information regarding RLE or to see if you are a candidate, please contact Chu Vision.