What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and Its Advantages

refractive lens exchange

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a natural lens and insertion of an artificial lens known as an intraocular lens (IOL), thereby fully correcting the refractive error or reducing dependence on spectacles/contact lenses.

 

We offer the following types of RLE:

* Monofocal IOL

Short-sighted (Myopic refractive error), Long sighted (Hypermetropic refractive error) or Astigmatism is corrected.

* Multifocal IOL

Distance, near and/or intermediate distance correction is done.

 

Advantages of RLE

Before and after refractive lens exchange

*Better visual quality and a more permanent solution

*Spares patients from the problems associated with glasses like headaches and the complexity of handling contact lenses

*It is the best option when patients are not fit for laser surgical refractive correction like LASIK

*Superfast recovery time

*Non-requirement for cataract surgery in future as compared to other refractive surgeries

 

Retina Department

Refractive Lens Exchange

Our Retina department has been providing quality care for all the various retinal conditions both medical and surgical management with state of the art latest equipment for over 12 years.

laser for retinal disorder

 

We offer the best treatment for the following diseases:

  • Laser treatment, Intravitreal injection and Vitrectomy (surgical management) for Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachment
  • Macular hole surgery
  • AntiVEGF injection for Age-related Macular degeneration
  • Retinal laser for retinal tears/lattice
  • Silicone oil removal
  • Uveitis
  • Screening and treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity(ROP)
  • Intraocular foreign body removal