Refractive Lens Exchange
In refractive lens exchange surgery, an eye surgeon removes the eye’s natural lens and replaces with an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. The IOL lets light pass through and focus on the retina normally.
An intraocular lens (or IOL) is a tiny, artificial lens for the eye. It replaces the eye’s natural lens that is removed during cataract surgery.
The lens bends (refracts) light rays that enter the eye, helping you to see. Your lens should be clear. But if you have a cataract, your lens has become cloudy. Things look blurry, hazy or less colorful with a cataract. Cataract surgery removes this cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear IOL to improve your vision.
IOLs come in different focusing powers, just like prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. Your ophthalmologist will measure the length of your eye and the curve of your cornea. These measurements are used to set your IOLs focusing power.
Most IOLs are made of silicone, acrylic, or other plastic compositions. They are also coated with a special material to help protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Monofocal IOLs
The most common type of lens used with cataract surgery is called a monofocal IOL. It has one focusing distance. It is set to focus for up close, medium range or distance vision. Most people have them set for clear distance vision. Then they wear eyeglasses for reading or close work.
Multifocal IOLs
These IOLs provide both distance and near focus at the same time. The lens has different zones set at different powers.
Accommodative IOLs
These lenses move or change shape inside your eye, allowing focusing at different distances.
Toric IOLs
For people with astigmatism, there is an IOL called a toric lens. Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an uneven curve in your cornea or lens. The toric lens is designed to correct that refractive error.
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We will explain IOL options for you in more detail.
At Visioncare SSEH we make sure that your health is a top priority. Our surgeons especially Visioncare SSEH Director Dr. Shakeel Ahmad with over 18 years of surgical experience also ensure that at every step of the surgery, the patients are taken good care of, and they have all the answers to their questions. We have some of the best cataract surgeons in Western Uttar Pradesh who have numerous years of experience and have been working with us for a very long time.
