What happens during the Refractive Lens Surgery?
Prior to the surgery, you’ll meet with our team in Brooklyn to discuss your needs and symptoms. After a thorough exam, the surgeon may recommend refractive lens surgery. This procedure involves the replacement of the eye’s clear, natural lens. The surgeon makes an incision in the cornea to gain access to and remove the natural lens; then, he or she inserts an artificial intraocular lens, or IOL. This is designed to correct your vision.
There are several types of lenses available for this procedure. These include monofocal fixed-focus lenses, multifocal lenses, accommodating lenses, and lenses to treat astigmatisms. Your eye surgeon will determine which option is right for you. Generally, the entire procedure takes less than 30 minutes.
Although it’s an outpatient procedure, you will need time to rest afterward, first in our office and then for several days at home. Most people notice an immediate improvement in their vision, but peak vision improvement may take several weeks to achieve. When you visit us, we’ll answer all your questions and help you to determine if refractive lens surgery in Brooklyn is the best solution for improving your vision.
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