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Lens Replacement Procedure Enjoy the freedom of more youthful vision

If you’re over 50 and no longer a candidate for laser vision correction, lens replacement procedure may be an effective alternative that offers many of the same benefits.

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What Is Lens Replacement

Lens replacement, also known as refractive lens exchange, is a procedure where the natural lens in your eye is removed and replaced with a high-performance lifestyle lens that permanently corrects near- and far-sightedness or astigmatism. It also prevents the formation of cataracts and provides greater freedom from glasses and contacts.

Lens replacement is considered an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. However, the benefits last a lifetime.

Choose The Right Lifestyle Lens For You

Depending on your lifestyle and vision needs, there are a variety of lenses to choose from. Click on the link below to view the types of lenses available and talk with your doctor to determine the one best suited for your needs.

Astigmatism-Correcting Lifestyle Lenses

Astigmatism-Correcting Lifestyle Lenses Do you wear glasses? Now you may have another option.

Sometimes, the surface of the cornea is curved more like the surface of a football, with both flat and steep curves. This uneven curvature (astigmatism) distorts vision because light rays are not focused to a single spot on the retina. This can have a significant effect on the quality of vision.

An implantable astigmatism-correcting toric lens makes it possible to treat this condition. The toric IOL is implanted during surgery to provide quality distance vision independent of glasses and contact lenses.

Toric lenses can tremendously improve the quality of vision for those who have astigmatism, far more than is possible with a standard IOL. Ask your eye doctor for more information about astigmatism-correcting toric lens options.

View Video IOL: Toric Lens - Introduction

Presbyopia-Correcting Lifestyle Lenses

Presbyopia-Correcting Lifestyle Lenses Are you looking to enjoy a full range of vision, while reducing or eliminating the need for glasses?

As we age, the eye's lens naturally begins to harden and becomes less flexible, preventing the lens from changing shape to focus on close-up images. This is called presbyopia. Multifocal lenses restore your ability to focus on near objects. The result is clearer vision at all distances without the aid of glasses and contacts.

View Video IOL: Multifocal - Introduction

Multifocal lenses and extended depth of focus lenses have been shown to offer an even greater level of magnification for near objects than other lenses. The multifocal IOL contains added magnification in different parts of the lens, which focuses light at different distances. This is what allows the eye to focus clearly without glasses at all distances.

Light Adjustable Lenses

Light Adjustable Lenses The First and Only Lens Adjusted After Surgery

Most IOLs are designed for a specific vision outcome before surgery and cannot be changed once they have been implanted. The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the only IOL that can be customized to your vision needs after surgery.

LAL lenses are made of a special photosensitive material that changes the shape and power of the implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. The light treatment procedure can be adjusted and performed multiple times to ensure the lens fits your vison needs. Once the desired outcome has been achieved, you will receive a final light treatment and no further changes will be needed. The lens will be set and UV light will no longer affect its shape.

Proven Safe and Effective

Lens replacement is the same procedure used in other vision correction surgeries and has a proven track record of safety and success. Recovery time is quick, usually within one to two days. There are few, if any, complications and the results are permanent.

Schedule A Consultation or Take Our Vision Quiz

If you would like to find out more about lens replacement, contact us at (800) 888-1433 to schedule a consultation or take our free vision quiz and someone will call you.