Filutowski, RLE, Refractive Lens Exchange, Refractive Surgery

Refractive Lens Exchange

LASIK is the best procedure for the majority of patients seeking to achieve independence from glasses or contact lenses. For 10% of our patients other procedures, such as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), may provide greater benefits.

RLE is similar to cataract surgery. With Cataract Surgery the natural lens that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with a lens implant. With RLE the natural lens, which is still clear, is exchanged with a lens implant for refractive purposes.

RLE can be a better option than LASIK for those patients with higher degrees of correction, advancing age, and even early cataracts.

The good news about having RLE is that following RLE, no cataract can develop.

It is important to note that some LASIK centers perform only LASIK. The Filutowski Cataract and LASIK Institute offers a wide range of refractive options for optimal outcomes for their patients. We do not try to fit every patient with LASIK. For many patients, options better than LASIK are available at our practice.