Do you want to experience San Antonio with crisp, clear vision? Have you been told you’re not a good candidate for other vision correction procedures like LASIK?
Refractive lens exchange could be right for you. If you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism, this minimally invasive procedure can help correct your vision and reduce your reliance on glasses and contacts.
Keep reading to learn more about refractive lens exchange and how the procedure can help you see San Antonio’s beauty through new eyes.
What is Refractive Lens Exchange?
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is a vision correction procedure that involves removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an intraocular lens (IOL). It can help patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism achieve clear vision and freedom from glasses and contacts.
You’ll have the opportunity to choose between multiple IOLs, including the premium Symfony IOL, that offer different visual benefits to reach your desired visual outcome. A unique benefit of refractive lens exchange is that it not only corrects your vision but also prevents you from developing cataracts in the future.
Cataracts are an age-related condition where clumps of protein form on the natural lens and cause vision impairment, as well as frustrating symptoms like faded vision, double vision, halos and glare, and light sensitivity. By removing the natural lens in a similar procedure to cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange prevents cataracts from ever forming, protecting your vision from this common condition.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange?
Refractive lens exchange is often recommended as an alternative for patients who are outside the age range of LASIK but have not yet developed cataracts or only have very early cataracts. It can also be a good alternative to LASIK for patients with presbyopia, thin corneas, or severe refractive errors.
Typically, good RLE candidates also:
- Are adults over 40 years old
- Are not diagnosed with eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, uveitis, or a corneal condition
- Are not at risk for retinal detachment
- Want to reduce their reliance on visual aids
- Have realistic expectations about the visual outcomes of the procedure
To find out whether RLE could be right for you, schedule a consultation with your eye doctor at South Texas Eye Institute. They will review your medical history and conduct an eye exam to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.
How Refractive Lens Exchange Can Enhance Your Life in San Antonio
With crystal-clear vision after refractive lens exchange, you can finally enjoy life in San Antonio to the fullest. Here are four things in San Antonio you’ll be able to see in greater beauty after RLE:
1. The Iconic San Antonio River
San Antonio residents flock to walk alongside the beautiful San Antonio River, but not just for its gorgeous blue waters. After refractive lens exchange, you can appreciate stunning landmarks like the Selena Bridge, the rotating monthly mural at Pearl, and the pavilion at Confluence Park along the way with vivid, crisp eyesight.
With reduced reliance on glasses and contacts, you won’t need to worry about keeping your frames from sliding down your face or remembering to pack your contact lenses; you’ll be able to enjoy the beauty of the San Antonio River with your own two eyes. For a relaxing and fun way to celebrate your improved vision, book a boat tour through GO RIO! and admire all the art, architecture, and culture in vibrant clarity as you cruise down the river in a colorful barge.
2. The Historic Alamo
Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Lone Star State with a trip to the Alamo after refractive lens exchange. You won’t have to pull out your reading glasses to read the descriptions of all the fascinating exhibits or put in your contact lenses to watch live demonstrations about frontier life in Texas.
Instead, you can admire the detailed architecture, authentic artifacts, and realistic encampments in stunning clarity, unencumbered by the hassle of visual aids.
3. The Breathtaking Quarry Golf Course
Rated one of “The Top 10 Most Unique Golf Courses in the U.S.”, the Quarry Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course with rolling hills, unique natural flora, and striking rock outcroppings. After refractive lens exchange, you can take in this golfer’s paradise with crisp, clear vision.
The procedure can also improve your game out on the green! Enhanced visual acuity means more accuracy with your aim, and reduced reliance on glasses can expand your field of vision to sink that perfect hole-in-one!
4. The Exciting Aquatica Water Park
Have a blast with the whole family when you enjoy a day at the Aquatica Water Park after refractive lens exchange! With freedom from visual aids, you won’t have to worry about your glasses flying off when you’re heading down the Walhalla Wave water slide or getting an eye infection from your contacts while swimming down Loggerhead Lane.
Instead, you can enjoy some of the park’s most iconic attractions, like the Stingray Falls underwater grotto, in vibrant clarity.
Are you ready to enhance your life in San Antonio with refractive lens exchange? Schedule an appointment at South Texas Eye Institute in San Antonio, TX, today to find out whether refractive lens exchange could be your key to clearer vision!
