Clear Lens Exchange (CLE) can be used to treat Short-sightedness, Long-sightedness, Presbyopia and Astigmatism. There have been some very exciting advancements in IOL (intra-ocular lens) technology that now make different options available to you. CLE is also known as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). RLE surgery requires the implantation of an IOL t…

Benefits

• Can correct large errors that are outside the range of laser surgery
• Will not get a cataract in the future
• Decongests the front of the eye in patients prone to angle closure

Candidates

• Hypermetropia (Long sightedness)
• Myopia (Short-sightedness)
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia