Lens replacement surgery recovery time: How long does it take to recover from lens replacement surgery?So you’re thinking about permanently correcting your vision problems through lens replacement surgery: smart move! Not only will you reclaim your visual freedom, but it’ll also improve your life. You’ll feel younger, more confident and can focus your energy and money on enjoying the important things to you. But of course, life is busy.One of the main questions people ask is, ‘How long does it take to recover from lens replacement surgery?’ Rest assured; you’ll be back to normal life fairly quickly.Lens replacement surgery: in summaryAlso known as RLE (Refractive Lens Surgery), this is a great option if you have presbyopia (ageing eyes) or long-sightedness (hyperopia) and occasionally, we can treat short-sightedness (myopia) with it too – if other options are less suitable.The procedure involves replacing your natural lens with a fresh, artificial one (IOL), to achieve sharper focus, restore your refractive functionality and eliminate the need for reading glasses or contact lenses1https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452232517302561. Practically identical to cataract surgery, the only difference is that the natural lens we replace has only hardened; it hasn’t clouded yet, which is a key sign of cataracts.Lens replacement surgery: healing timeThis is a 15-minute procedure on each eye and is performed on an outpatient basis. On average, it’ll take two weeks to heal, with most patients achieving visual clarity and back to functional activities within a few days, which only improves as time goes on.We recommend that for the procedure itself, at least take 48 hours off work and rest, but some people will need a week to get used to their new vision. You may experience blurring, halos or glare in the first couple of days, but this is normal.Overall you can rest assured that RLE is “safe in presbyopic patients and result[s] in a high rate of spectacle independence”2https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258327/.You cannot feel the newly implanted lens, which is not noticeable to others. However, it can take up to 6 months for your eyes to completely rejuvenate and return to normal.It’s also important to attend your follow-up appointments which your surgeon will provide details of when you discuss the procedure. Your first follow-up appointment will be the most important, the day after your procedure.Hopefully, we’ve communicated the facts you need to know before enjoying life-long visual freedom. Here at VSON, we offer a free 45-minute, in-person or online assessment where you can discuss your next steps.Home » Lens replacement » Lens replacement surgery recovery time: How long does it take to recover from lens replacement surgery? Search for: ARE YOU SUITABLE?Check your laser eye surgery suitability online with our free LASIK self-testTAKE SUITABILITY SELF-TESTOUR MOST POPULAR PROCEDURESLASIKSmartSightICLLens ReplacementPRKRefractive cataract surgeryFAQsWHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY…“Very friendly and professional staff. 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