What is the maximum power of eye lens in myopia?

Mild myopia includes powers up to -3.00 dioptres (D). Moderate myopia, values of -3.00D to -6.00D. High myopia is usually myopia over -6.00D.

What type of corrective lenses are used for myopia?

Lenses used to correct nearsightedness are concave in shape. In other words, they are thinnest at the center and thicker at the edge. These lenses are called “minus power lenses” (or “minus lenses”) because they reduce the focusing power of the eye.

Is Contact better for myopia?

Contact Lenses Have been shown to reduce myopia progression by ~40\% or better on average. MiSight contact lenses can slow down the progression of myopia by 59\%, making them more effective than current eyeglass options for myopia control.

Will I need eyeglasses after refractive lens exchange?

Whether you will need eyeglasses or contact lenses after refractive lens exchange depends on the type of intraocular lens used. Monofocal IOLs have been used extensively in cataract surgery and clear lens exchange. They offer excellent vision and contrast sensitivity and have low instances of vision disturbances such as halos and glare.

What is the difference between cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange?

The procedure for refractive lens exchange is virtually identical to cataract surgery. The difference is that in RLE, the lens being replaced is clear, rather than a cloudy lens due to a cataract. As in cataract surgery, three types of IOLs are available to replace your natural lens,…

Is refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery dangerous?

Refractive lens exchange is performed essentially the same way as cataract surgery, and therefore RLE complications are similar to cataract surgery complications. Lens replacement surgery is more invasive than laser-based refractive surgery such as LASIK and PRK and comes with slightly more risk.

Can lens replacement surgery correct myopia (nearsightedness)?

Lens replacement surgery also can correct myopia (nearsightedness), but generally it is not recommended when LASIK, PRK or phakic IOLs are available.