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Refractive Lensectomy Indiana
Refractive Lens Exchange Indianapolis

Dr. Whitson performs refractive lensectomy surgery in Indianapolis, Indiana. A refractive lensectomy is the removal of the eye's natural lens. Typically, the natural lens is removed only when it has become blurry or obstructed in the later years of life. However, the refractive lensectomy procedure can be used to correct high amounts of short-sightedness or long-sightedness. During the procedure the natural lens is replaced by a lens implant that is specifically for your eye. The procedure is often referred to as a refractive lens exchange (RLE).

The main drawback of a lensectomy is that the eye loses its natural ability to focus on objects that are near. Reading glasses would be needed to focus on objects that are near. However, with the new intraocular lenses (IOL) people are able to see up close and at distance, without having to rely on glasses or contacts as they would have before.

Am I a candidate?

In order to be a patient for a refractive lensectomy you must have a high prescription for short-sightedness or long-sightedness, meaning has to be much greater than what LASIK could treat. The procedure also is suitable for some patients who have a low prescription but are developing a cataract that will need to be removed in the near future. Dr. Whitson will discuss are surgery options with you and make sure you are a strong candidate for any procedure recommended.

Refractive Lensectomy Procedure

The eye will be numbed with a topical eye drops. Dr. Whitson will use an ultrasonic probe inserted through a small incision which is only 3mm long. The probe will gently break up the materials that make up the natural lens, and then the probe will suction the broken pieces out of the eye. Then, the implant or intraocular lens, is folded to fit through the small incision that has been created. The implant will gently unfold inside the eye, and will stay in position permanently. A refractive lensectomy will take approximately 25 minutes.

After Surgery

Following your refractive lensectomy, the recovery will be fast and in most cases dramatically noticeable. The day after surgery most patients are able to perform normal activities with their new vision. Most patient do experience some temporary blurriness for the first few days and also may experience some light sensitivity for the first few weeks. Sunglasses are recommended to be worn more often than usual. Since the lensectomy is an intraocular surgery, there is a risk of complication that may occur, Dr. Whitson will discuss all complications and risks with you prior to surgery.