Does lens replacement last forever?
This is an easy question to answer. Yes, the lenses last forever.
Lens replacement is a highly successful procedure that improves people’s lives. Not only does it restore the best possible vision for people in middle age, but it is also (for the most part) a procedure that is done once. You can expect to come in for one surgery (on each eye), and then you can enjoy your life without glasses.
Of course, some patients may need top-up procedures, but these are often uncomplicated, and we’d rarely see that patient for a third time.
Why is lens replacement surgery for life?
Yes – for life. This is because of the synthetic properties of your newly implanted lenses or IOLs (Intraocular lenses). We can tackle many vision problems ranging from short-sightedness or long-sightedness to presbyopia (ageing eyes).
To counteract your ageing lens that has hardened over the years and affects how you see things, your new IOLs will reverse time. Opening your eyesight to a more in-depth spectrum of viewing
1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7299221/ and clearer quality. Your new lenses do not age and have the potential to outlive you!
Laser methods address a different part of your eye called the cornea (the surface). This does not correct the internal lens of your eye, which will continue to age and, if left untreated, could develop into a cataract in older age.
What are the chances of a secondary lens replacement procedure?
Despite this being rare, our patients sometimes need to come back for top-up procedures.
This could be because our patients’ results were not as expected. In this case, we can either upgrade their monofocal lenses to multifocal, swap out a multifocal lens with an EDoF lens or correct any residual vision problems with laser correction.
Sometimes our patients get eye injuries which are unrelated to their surgeries. We may also be able to correct these as well.
Lens replacement is a big life decision and is not something to choose lightly. However, we know that the ones who opt for it don’t regret it.
Please book an assessment with us to learn more about lens replacement surgery.
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Hi, I’m Dr. Matthew Russell, your laser and cataract surgery specialist
HI I’M DR. MATTHEW RUSSELL YOUR LASER EYE AND CATARACT SURGERY SPECIALIST
With over 15 years of experience, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.
Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.
I have a passion for helping my patients enjoy the clear, high-definition vision they need to live rich and active lives. Now, I have hand-picked a team of professionals that share my passion and commitment to exceptional care.
Dr. Matthew Russell
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