Our eyes are the reason we can see this world and the beauty in the environment where we live. A defect in the eyes can cost a lot and we may experience anything from blurred vision to no vision. There are a range of treatments when it comes to eye problems depending upon the condition you have. Your doctor might recommend some eye drops or medications to treat your condition. If required, the doctor might also suggest you undergo a RLE surgery.

An insight into RLE

Refractive Lens Exchange surgery is a type of surgery involving the replacement of a natural lens with an artificial one. In this surgery, the doctor will remove your natural lens and replace it with an Intraocular lens. The surgery not only helps to correct your vision but also focuses your vision. If you are not eligible to undergo laser refractive surgery, then RLE is for you. The procedure doesn't damage your cornea but only replaces your natural lens. According to your refractive error, the doctor will prescribe the lens for your condition.

Working of RLE

The RLE surgery helps to treat varying eye conditions, especially in people above 40 years of age. If you are suffering from farsightedness or presbyopia, then this procedure will help you.

The doctor will administer anaesthesia before the surgery so that you are comfortable. The anaesthetic drops will numb your eyes until the procedure is over. Through a small aperture, the doctor will gain access to your eye. Next, he/she will use an ultrasonic probe to break the lens and remove it. Further, he/she will place an intraocular lens into your eyes.

Benefits for patients above 40 years

The RLE surgery serves several benefits for patients who are 40 years old and above. Let's discuss a few of them to know if this surgery will benefit you.

●     Eliminates the need for cataract surgery in surgery as age advances

●     Reduces your dependence on eyewear for vision correction in the long term

●     Recovery time after the surgery is not long

●     An ideal option for people with many refractive errors

●     The surgery does not modify the thickness of the cornea of your eyes.

●     No related risks of losing effective vision with time

Sohana Hospital is a top name for promising treatment of eye problems. Our hospital has been treating eye patients for more than 2 decades. No doubt, our doctors are skilled and experienced in their field as they treat aptly.