What is Laser Lens Replacement?
Laser Lens Replacement, also known by other terms such as Clear Lens Exchange, Natural Lens Replacement (NLR), Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and Presbyopia Lens Exchange (PRELEX), is a vision correction option at Centre for Sight.
What is Laser Lens Replacement?
Lens Replacement Surgery is another vision correction option, involving replacement of the natural lens inside the eye with a high-performance lens implant. There are a variety of different lens options available, and the option best suited for you will largely be determined by your age and vision correction needs. Eye lens replacement surgery is usually an option for those who don’t qualify for laser surgery, typically for those over the age of 55.
How does Lens Replacement Work?
Behind the pupil in the eye is a lens that is used for fine focusing. With advancing age, the lens becomes harder and stops changing shape, which results in the need for reading glasses. With time and further hardening the same lens becomes cloudy and eventually affects the ability to see, resulting in a cataract. Lens replacement is similar to cataract surgery, in that the dysfunctional lens (and often clear lens) is removed and replaced with a sophisticated high performance intraocular lens implant, measured specifically to suit each eye.
A consultation at Centre for Sight for lens replacement surgery includes a series of 10 sophisticated investigations. These tests are carried out to assess your suitability for the procedure. Treatment using high performance lenses is customised to treat each individual eye.
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How safe is Lens Replacement Surgery?
Eye lens replacement surgery is a safe and quick procedure, which is typically performed under local anaesthetic.
Problems following Lens Replacement Surgery are fortunately rare and are easily remedied.
How much does Lens Replacement Surgery cost?
The cost of lens replacement surgery can vary depending on multiple factors such as the type of procedure, the choice of intraocular lens (IOL), the surgeon’s experience, and the location of the surgical centre. On average, the cost of lens replacement surgery in the UK ranges from £3,000 to £6,000 per eye .
The cost of lens replacement surgery at Centre for Sight is located on our pricing page.
What can I expect after Lens Replacement Surgery?
The good news is that after lens replacement surgery you can expect visual recovery to be typically very quick with many patients obtaining excellent vision the day following surgery. You may experience blurred vision for one or two days for a variety of reasons, depending on your response to healing.