Lens Replacement Surgery

Lens replacement surgery, also known as refractive lens exchange (RLE) or clear lens extraction, is a surgical procedure designed to correct vision problems by replacing the eye's natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

This procedure is commonly used to address conditions such as severe myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and presbyopia (age-related difficulty focusing on close objects). Lens replacement surgery involves removing the cloudy or dysfunctional natural lens and implanting a high-quality, customised IOL to restore clear vision and improve overall visual performance. The surgery is typically performed on an outpatient basis with a quick recovery time, offering a safe and effective alternative to traditional glasses or contact lenses, and can significantly enhance the quality of life by providing long-lasting vision correction.