For Boston residents seeking lasting freedom from glasses and contacts, refractive lens surgery (RLE) at Boston LASIK offers a permanent solution for vision correction. Our team of Harvard-trained ophthalmologists, including Dr. Samir Melki and Dr. Jason Brenner, performs this advanced procedure at our seven convenient locations across Massachusetts.
What Makes Refractive Lens Surgery Different?
Unlike LASIK, which reshapes the cornea, RLE replaces your eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This makes it ideal for patients who:
- Have severe nearsightedness or farsightedness
- Experience early cataracts
- Aren’t candidates for LASIK due to thin corneas
- Want to eliminate reading glasses (with multifocal IOLs)
The procedure uses the same proven technology as cataract surgery but is performed before cataracts develop.
Benefits of Choosing RLE in Boston
- Permanent Vision Correction
Unlike LASIK, which may require enhancements, RLE offers lifelong results with premium IOLs. - Cataract Prevention
By replacing your natural lens, you’ll never develop cataracts later in life. - Custom Lens Options
Choose from monofocal, multifocal, or toric IOLs to address your specific vision needs. - Quick Recovery
Most patients achieve functional vision within 24-48 hours, with full stabilization in 2-4 weeks.
The Boston LASIK Difference
Our refractive surgeons bring unparalleled expertise to lens-based vision correction:
- Precision Technology: Using the latest femtosecond lasers and imaging systems
- Seven Convenient Locations: Serving patients from Brookline to Burlington
- Personalized Care: Custom IOL selection based on your lifestyle and visual goals
What to Expect
- Comprehensive Evaluation
Advanced diagnostics determine your candidacy and ideal IOL type. - 15-Minute Procedure
Performed under topical anesthesia with minimal discomfort. - Rapid Visual Recovery
Protective shields are worn only overnight, with most activities resuming next day.
Is RLE Right for You?
Good candidates typically:
- Are over 40 with presbyopia
- Have stable vision prescriptions
- Want to reduce dependence on glasses
- Have no active eye disease
While complications like retinal detachment or swelling are rare (<1%), our surgeons are specially trained to manage any concerns.
Take the Next Step Toward Visual Freedom
Discover if refractive lens surgery is your path to clearer vision. Schedule a consultation at your nearest Boston LASIK location or learn more about our RLE procedures.
