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What is Refractive Surgery?
Refractive surgery is a procedure to enhance a patient’s vision by reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. LASIK is the most common refractive surgery, but there are others.
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Implantable Contact Lens (ICL)
The ICL procedure uses an implanted corrective lens to correct a patient’s prescription and reduce or even eliminate the need for glasses. ICL is an excellent option for patients with strong negative or minus power prescriptions.
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Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)
Through the removal and replacement of the eye’s natural lens, RLE can provide patients with a high degree of glasses independence. Nearly identical to cataract surgery, RLE is a strong option for older patients with strong prescriptions.