RLE - Refractive Lens Exchange England

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Refractive lens exchange, presbyopic lens exchange or clear lens extraction is a procedure akin to cataract surgery. It aims to eliminate the need for glasses in people over 45 years of age who want spectacle independence for both near and distance. Multifocal lens implants are used for this operation. In cases where there is associated astigmatism, customised toric multifocal lens implants are utilised. Typically, as we cross 45 years, we become more dependent on reading glasses. This is called Presbyopia and this can occur along with short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism. With this technology, one need not wait for cataracts to develop. Natural lens can be removed in a similar way with replacement with this multifocal lens implant and is a viable alternative to laser vision correction in this age group.  Majority of patients are operated under a local anesthetic with or without intravenous sedation as day cases.

Fully equipped clinic with state of art equipment and facility for minor operations and laser treatments at Westland Medical Centre

Specialised in spectacle free cataract surgery using Multifocal intraocular lens implants. Complex cataract surgery like post lasik cataract surgery, Toric lens implants for astigmatism, lens implant exchange, piggy back lens implants for removal of residual prescription following cataract surgery. The costs vary depending on the type of implant and type of anesthetic employed.

If you have symptoms of age-related presbyopia, then laser eye surgery will not be suitable for you, but the most effective and permanent alternative solution is to have your natural lens replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL). The availability of new premium IOLs allows your consultant to offer you the chance to see at all distances.Clarivu™ is the Optegra brand name for its individually tailored, consultant-led vision correction (or Refractive Lens Exchange – RLE) package.Clarivu is a proven and permanent lens replacement procedure that could eliminate or reduce your dependence on glasses as well as prevent or remove cataracts. The package includes: all diagnostic eye assessments, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) specially selected for your lifestyle and visual goals, the procedure undertaken in an Optegra eye hospital and post-operative care.Optegra eye hospital and post-operative care. In addition, the Clarivu package includes any further top-up laser surgery that may be required in order to meet your stated visual goals. The Clarivu package means you pay one single price for the consultation, procedure, lenses and aftercare –no matter what your prescription.Refractive Lens Exchange is usually suitable for people: Dependence on bifocal, varifocal or multifocal contact lenses or glasses Myopia (short – sightedness)Hyperopia (long-sightedness)PresbyopiaAstigmatism Cataracts£3,495 per eye

Consultation - £225The natural clouding of the lens, known as a cataract, causes problems with vision, contrast and glare. Using state-of-the-art laser and advanced IOL technology, cataracts can be removed with greater ease and replaced with IOLs that provide the best possible vision for your lifestyle needs.The procedure requires you to attend the hospital for the day and is performed under local anaesthetic. Taking approximately 20 minutes: the cataract is removed by a technique called Phacoemulsification (ultrasound). The surgeon makes a small incision in your eye (2), softens the lens (3) and removes it through a small tube (4). An Intra Ocular Lens (IOL) customised from your eye is inserted to the replace the cataract lens that has been removed (5). At the end of your procedure a clear plastic shield may be placed over your eye to protect it. £2,495 per eye