What is a Multifocal (RLE) Refractive Lens Exchange IOL and what should I expect?
Your ophthalmologist has recommended you have cataract surgery. In the course of that surgery, s/he will be removing your natural lens and inserting a replacement intra-ocular lens (IOL). You have an opportunity at this time to consider having a multi-focal IOL implanted instead of a standard IOL. These premium lenses are intended to provide near, intermediate and distance vision without, in many patients, the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses following surgery A Multifocal IOL corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness using an intraocular lens implant. A Multifocal IOL may be the lens of choice for patients who are too nearsighted, too farsighted, or have corneas that are too thin for laser vision correction. It is also a viable alternative for those over the age of 40 and for those individuals who may be showing signs of developing cataracts. Millions of eyes have received intraocular lens implants when undergoing cataract surgery. RLE uses the same highly successful surgical t
