RLE
Laser Assisted Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
This refractive procedure is named Laser Assisted Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) otherwise known as Clear lens exchange (CLE), or if the procedure is performed on patients over 40 years old, the procedure is called presbyopic lens exchange (PRELEX). The procedure consists in replacing the patient’s natural lens with a properly calculated and personalized lens implant. After the procedure, depending on the pre-operative choice of the patient, the patient becomes independent from distance or near glasses, or even totally independent of glasses if an advanced multifocal lens is selected, i.e. a trifocal lens or EDOF lens (pseudo progressive – extended depth of focus lens). The procedure, under certain conditions, makes it possible to completely abandon corrective glasses. In order for the surgery to be as safe as possible and for the results to be predictable and to correspond to the preoperative calculation, we suggest performing surgery with the assistance of the Ziemer LDV Z8® FEMTOsecond laser. The use of a laser increases the safety of the surgical procedure and enables precise corneal incisions, capsulorhexis, i.e. a round opening in the anterior lens capsule, and fragmentation of the patient’s own lens. The use of a laser guarantees precision and safety.
CAUTION
In order to properly qualify for refractive surgery, it is necessary to stop wearing contact lenses for a minimum period of 2 weeks prior to the examination.
All procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia. The patient cannot drive right after the procedure and it is also recommended to come accompanied.
After each type of refractive treatment, for about a month you should avoid strenuous physical activity, swimming, sunbathing, and staying in a dry and smoky environment. Side effects that are extremely rare may occur and persist for up to several months after the procedure are first of all: dry eyes, decreased vision of contrasts in dim lighting and glare during night driving.
