What Is Refractive Lens Surgery?
Refractive lens surgery (also called refractive lens exchange (RLE)) is a vision correction procedure that replaces the eye’s natural lens with an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) to improve vision at all or most distances. This procedure is ideal for individuals with presbyopia (age-related inability to see up close), extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness, or those who are not LASIK candidates for other vision correction procedures. RLE follows the same process as cataract surgery but is performed before a cataract develops, providing clear, long-term vision without the need for future cataract removal.
For patients who already have cataracts, refractive cataract surgery provides the same vision-enhancing benefits while eliminating clouded vision. At Bellevue Precision Vision, we customize every treatment plan using advanced intraocular lenses—including multifocal, extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF), and Light Adjustable Lenses (LAL)—allowing patients to enjoy sharp, seamless vision with reduced dependence on glasses or contacts.
