RLE in Fort Myers

At Ginsberg Eye, we are proud to offer RLE surgery and all our services to the residents of Fort Myers. Whether you’re looking for LASIK or RLE surgery or another eye treatment, our expert team of ophthalmologists will help you every step of the way through your eye health journey.

About Fort Myers

Fort Myers is a city in Lee County in southwestern Florida and has a population of over 97,000 residents. The city is most well-known for its beautiful beaches, including Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island. It’s also home to many nature reserves, including Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and J.N. Darling National Wildlife Refuge. You can also find a number of fine dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities in the Fort Myers River District. The city is also where the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins, and other baseball teams practice for spring training.

What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)?

RLE is a laser vision correction procedure that is used to address refractive errors like nearsightedness and farsightedness and reduce or eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses. During the procedure, the natural lens is replaced with an IOL (intraocular lens) implant. The type of replacement lens used can depend on your vision problems. The IOL options include monofocal, toric, multifocal, extended depth of focus, and light adjustable lens.

Who is a Candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery?

RLE is designed for people 45 and older who want to eliminate their need for prescription glasses or contact lenses. It’s also perfect for those struggling with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and who aren’t good candidates for LASIK surgery. We follow certain criteria to determine if this surgical procedure is right for a patient.

Ideal Candidates for Eye Lens Replacement Surgery in Fort Myers Are:

  • In good overall health
  • Looking for long-lasting results
  • Want to rely less on glasses and lenses
  • Don’t have corneal disease, age-related macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy
  • Don’t have any risk factors for retinal detachment

RLE Benefits

RLE in Fort Myers offers several different benefits, including the following:

  • Long-lasting results: The intraocular implants used to replace the eye’s natural lens are permanent and long-lasting. Once they are inserted into the eye, you can enjoy exceptional vision for decades.
  • No need to worry about cataracts: Because cataracts only form on the natural lens, with this refractive surgery and IOLs, you no longer need to worry about developing cataracts or having cataract surgery in the future.
  • Less need for glasses or contact lenses: After RLE, most patients don’t need their glasses or contacts anymore or need them far less.

Schedule a Consultation

Ready to finally have clear eyesight without the need for glasses and contacts? RLE surgery may be the perfect option for your needs. To learn more about this unique procedure and what our experts at Ginsberg Eye can offer you, don’t hesitate to schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form.