Although a person can essentially live spectacle free with one of these solutions, all presbyopic procedures are a compromise, and spectacles may be required for critical vision. This is perfect for most lifestyles and occupations; however, an individual must be fully informed and understand the limitations before undergoing their procedure.
Multifocal refractive lens exchange (RLE) is becoming a very popular procedure, particularly for people over the age of 40 who are unsuitable for laser vision correction. The natural lens of the eye is replaced with an artificial lens of the exact prescription that a person requires. It boasts the benefits of not requiring cataract extraction in the future and the resulting stability of vision, which potentially could last for the entirety of a person’s life.
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