What is the difference between RLE and LASIK?

LASIK involves reshaping the outter side of the cornea with an extremely precise laser beam and does not enter into the inside of the eye. RLE, on the other hand, is essentially cataract surgery, but before there is an actual cataract.

What is best laser eye surgery or lens replacement?

Laser eye surgery is far less invasive and lower risk than lens surgery. In many cases, it’s also just as effective at correcting presbyopia. The Presbyond laser blended vision procedure modifies your vision in each eye individually so that you’ll be able to see clearly in a full range of distances.

What is the best type of refractive surgery?

There are several variations of laser refractive surgery. LASIK is the best known and most commonly performed. Many articles, including this one, will use the term “LASIK” to refer to all types of laser eye surgery.

How successful is refractive lens exchange?

In the FDA trials for the Crystalens accommodating IOL, more than 88 percent of the study participants attained uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better at all distances after surgery.

What is Kamra eye surgery?

The KAMRA inlay treatment is an eye procedure that improves near vision and can free patients from the constant frustrations of reading glasses. The KAMRA inlay sits in the clear tissue at the front of the eye known as the cornea.

HOW GOOD IS lens replacement surgery?

Lens replacement is one of the safest medical procedures you can have, and there are millions of these operations performed throughout the world every year. Like all surgical procedures, there are some possible complications to be aware of, but these are rare and usually resolved easily with additional treatment.

Can you have lens replacement if you have dry eyes?

Having dry eyes can affect the healing of your eyes after refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery. However, screening is carried out before you undergo your surgery to make sure your dry eyes won’t significantly impact the recovery of your eyes.