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Everything You Should Know About Lens Exchange Surgery

The Lens Replacement Surgery involves using artificial lens to replace defective natural lens of the eye. Know everything more about this surgery, procedure, eligibility and risks involved.

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Everything You Should Know About Lens Exchange Surgery

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  1. Everything You Need to Know About Lens Exchange Surgery

  2. What is Lens Exchange Surgery? Thousands of people have been enjoying improved vision by availing lens replacement surgery. Lens Replacement Surgery is an innovative treatment to rectify different types of visual errors. It also includes short-sightedness, long-sightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia and Astigmatism. This surgery involves using artificial lens to replace defective natural lens of the eye. The artificial lens is selected very carefully to rectify visual errors. This is determined by your individual needs. Such lens is referred to as IOL or intraocular lens.

  3. Procedure for Lens Replacement Surgery The lens replacement surgery takes just about 10-15 minutes per eye. The first step is carried out by using anaesthetic eye drops to numb the eye. Then using a small incision, the natural lens of the eye is replaced by an artificial lens. There are various types of implantable lens- Monofocal Lens, Multifocal Lens, Trifocal Lens and Toric Lens. The choice of lens depends on various factors including the condition being treated and the patient’s personal preferences. Lens replacement surgery is also sometimes referred to as clear lens extraction or presbyopic lens exchange.

  4. Eligibility Requirement • Lens Replacement Surgery is most suitable for older people, i.e., patients who are 50+ years of age. It is because they are at higher risk of developing cataracts. With lens replacement surgery, cataract surgery in future is not required. People who are not eligible for laser eye surgery in Delhi are also good candidates of lens exchange surgery. • However, patients who are not suitable for multifocal lenses are: • People who have suffered from visual field loss form Glaucoma • Patients with high degree of diabetes

  5. Risks Involved in Lens Exchange Surgery • There are a few risks with this procedure like with any other surgical procedure. Some common problems faced by patients who undergo Lens Replacement Surgery are: • Halo or Glare effects • Lens clouding • Itching or soreness • Increased eye pressure • Sensitivity to light • Vision derived not as expected

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