Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
From £65.74 per month for both eyes
100% Success Rate*
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Refractive lens exchange surgery may be a better option than laser eye surgery, such as LASIK or PRK, for some patients, especially those already needing glasses for reading (presbyopia) or who are significantly long-sighted (hyperopia).
Patients who are best suited for refractive lens surgery include:
Moderate to high degrees of long-sight (hyperopia)
Those age 50+ who use reading glasses (presbyopia)
Those not suitable for LASIK or phakic IOL treatment
Refractive lens exchange (abbreviated to RLE) is also known as refractive lens surgery, lens replacement surgery or clear lens exchange (CLE).
RLE surgery replaces the clear natural lens inside the front part of your eye with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The technical procedure is very similar to cataract surgery, although in RLE no cataract is present and the natural lens being removed is still clear.
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I had RLE treatment at Focus with Mr Samer Hamada. I cannot thank him enough he is so caring. The treatment is life changing. Excellent customer service from all the staff at focus. I highly recommend.
Mia
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It is now 20 months since I had RLE and I’ve gone from needing glasses for distance and reading for not needing any glasses at all. Delighted with the outcome and a first class service from Focus!
Steve
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It has been six months since I had my RLE (Multifocal Lenses) with Mr Samer Hamada at Focus clinic...It has been wonderful not having to wear the appropriate glasses all the time. I highly recommend even as a mature patient.
Christine
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, RLE surgery is not painful. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, so you should only feel a slight prick when the anaesthesia is injected.
You may also feel some pressure during the surgery, but this is not painful.
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a safe and effective procedure with a success rate of 98%-99%.
However, as with any surgery, there are a number of potential risks that can lead to permanent loss of vision. These risks are rare, but it's important to be aware of them before undergoing surgery.
Yes, RLE surgery is a permanent procedure.
Once your natural lens is removed, it cannot be put back in. However, the artificial lens that is implanted can be removed or replaced if necessary.
The cost of RLE surgery will vary depending on a number of factors, including your surgeon's fees, the type of implant you choose, and whether you have any pre-existing conditions that need to be taken into account.
At Focus Clinics, our RLE cost varies between £6,500 and £7,500, but our finance options mean that you can pay in instalments from as little as £65.74 per month.
RLE surgery is a relatively short procedure, typically taking 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be able to go home on the same day as your surgery.
*100% 20/20 success is from our peer-reviewed published results for LASIK binocular vision treating short-sight up to -6.00 dioptres including up to 2.00 dioptres of astigmatism.
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