Posted by: Clear Advantage in IOL on March 3, 2025
Have you been considering RLE to correct your eyesight and reduce your reliance on visual aids? Imagine having the power to customize your vision after the procedure and achieve an outcome tailored to your needs.
When you choose the Light Adjustable Lens for your RLE procedure, you can make your dreams of personalized vision possible. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens.
What is RLE?
RLE (refractive lens exchange) is an advanced vision correction procedure that replaces the natural lens of your eye with an intraocular lens (IOL). While traditional RLE has helped thousands of patients reduce their dependence on visual aids, combining it with the Light Adjustable Lens takes the procedure to a new level of personalization and precision.
What is the Light Adjustable Lens?
The Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only IOL that can be customized after surgery. It’s made with a unique light-sensitive material that can be reshaped with targeted UV light.
This innovative technology allows your eye surgeon to fine-tune your vision through a series of adjustment sessions once your eyes have healed from the RLE procedure.
Why Choose RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens?
The combination of RLE and the Light Adjustable Lens offers several unique advantages that make it an attractive option for vision correction:
Unprecedented Precision
Traditional IOLs rely entirely on pre-operative measurements to determine the lens power. While these measurements are typically accurate, natural variations in healing patterns can sometimes lead to outcomes that aren’t quite perfect.
The Light Adjustable Lens eliminates this concern by allowing postoperative adjustments through simple, painless UV light treatments that take only about 90 seconds each.
Customized Vision
One of the most significant advantages of the Light Adjustable Lens is the ability to adjust your vision after your eyes have fully healed from RLE. Between each adjustment session, you’ll have the ability to “test drive” your vision to see if it meets your needs.
This means your eye doctor can make precise modifications at your next adjustment session based on your real-world visual experience.
Protects Your Vision
RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens addresses multiple vision issues simultaneously. Not only does it correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, but it also prevents the future development of cataracts.
Cataracts are a common eye condition that occurs when clumps of protein form on the natural lens. Because RLE replaces the natural lens of the eye with an IOL, cataracts are unable to form.
For those with early signs of cataracts, this procedure offers a proactive solution while achieving optimal vision correction. The Light Adjustable Lens also offers unique vision protection, as it’s built with ActivShield technology that protects your eyes against harmful UV rays.
Reduced Dependence on Glasses
When you combine RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens, you have the opportunity to reduce or eliminate your need for visual aids like glasses and contacts. Imagine how much easier it will be to play your favorite sports, travel, and get through your daily routine without having to factor your vision into the equation!
Instead of stressing about having enough room in your carry-on for backup glasses or wondering whether you remembered to take out your contacts at night, you’ll be able to enjoy clearer vision no matter what.
What Happens During the Light Treatments?
After your RLE procedure, you’ll undergo a series of light treatments to customize your vision. These treatments are non-invasive and painless, typically scheduled two to three weeks after surgery and spaced about three days apart.
During this period and immediately following RLE, you’ll wear special UV-protective glasses to ensure your lens remains stable between adjustments. Your doctor will work with you to understand how well you’re seeing and make precise adjustments to achieve your desired outcome.
Once you’re satisfied with your vision, your doctor will perform two “lock-in” treatments to make the results permanent.
Is This Combination Right for You?
RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens might be an excellent choice if you:
- Are over 40 and experiencing presbyopia
- Have severe refractive errors that may be beyond LASIK or PRK’s correction range
- Want to prevent future cataracts while achieving optimal vision
- Desire more control over your visual outcome
- Can commit to wearing UV-protective glasses and attending follow-up appointments during the adjustment period
Achieve Your Best Vision with the Light Adjustable Lens
RLE with the Light Adjustable Lens offers unprecedented customization and control over your visual outcome, making it an attractive option for those seeking freedom from glasses and contacts while ensuring optimal visual clarity for years to come. With the ability to fine-tune your vision after surgery, you can have confidence that your final results will align with your visual goals and lifestyle needs.
Are you ready to explore personalized vision correction with RLE and the Light Adjustable Lens? Schedule an appointment at Clear Advantage Vision Correction Center in Portsmouth, NH, today!
