Natural Lens Replacement Surgery in London

If you need to use glasses to be able to see things closer in detail when reading or would like to be able to see in the distance, then it is not possible to correct both of those issues with the help of a laser eye surgery. Hence, the lens replacement surgery would be a suitable option in this case. It also has added benefit that by performing this method, you will not develop cataracts in the future.

Natural Lens Replacement (NLR) is also called Replacement Lens Enhancement (RLE), Clear Lens Exchange, presbyopic lens replacement surgery and Refractive surgery. It involves the removal of the natural crystalline lens of your eye and then replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) for vision correction.

The procedure is quite similar to cataract surgery, which is one of the most commonly performed medical procedures in the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is one of the safest ways to correct your eyesight. However, rather than removing a cloudy lens or cataract, a clear lens is removed and then exchanged using an IOL that corrects the prescription. So, the procedure has been termed as Clear Lens Replacement.

The treatment provides the complete correction for all fields of vision as well as it ensures that cataracts will not develop in future. This means that you will be able to enjoy glasses-free vision for the rest of your life. This is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the world with more than 300,000 of which being in the UK each year.

Suitability for Lens Replacement Surgery

When we grow old, the natural lens in our eye gradually weakens thus, leading to some kind of difficulty when focusing on close objects. We also face problems at the time of reading that arises the need for wearing reading glasses after 40. This is known as presbyopia and everyone develops it at some point in time. Hence, this surgery is suitable for patients who are above 40 and face problems at the time of reading.

To qualify for the surgery, you:

• Must be over 40 years old.
• Should have developed presbyopia or a reading prescription.
• Can have any prescription range.
• Should have reletively healthy eyes (must not have a significant eye disease like glaucoma)
• Have no existing eye infections.
• Should not be allergic to the anaesthetic.
• Should be in a good health.

Contraindications

As we are passionate about correcting the sight of everyone we offer better services than the eye hospitals. Our ophthalmologists provide experimental treatments but do not operate on the ones who are suffering from serious conditions.

Common reasons some patients are not suitable for treatment include:

• Are below 40 years old.
• Are on certain specific medications.
• Have unusually large pupils.
• Suffer from certain health conditions like an autoimmune disease.
• Certain occupations that involve the need for critical night vision, especially if you want Trifocal lenses.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Previous instances of retinal detachment or serious eye trauma.

We are associated with an experienced surgical team in the UK and our combined expertise in non-laser treatments is of high quality to meet your standard. We take great pride in having the necessary skills to help those who are already turned down by other clinics. You may book a consultation today to find out how we can help you to perfect your eyesight and improve the overall quality of your life.

Benefits of Lens Replacement Surgery

• Does not encourage dry eye syndrome.
• Sufficient vision at all distances whether near, intermediate or distant.
• Freedom from glasses.
• Suitable for patients who have thin or unusual corneas.
• Treats an extensive range of prescriptions.
• This method requires no more than 30 minutes for each eye.
• Most people can carry on their daily activities within a few days and get a clearer vision.
• The procedure can help in treating a wide range of eye-related conditions successfully and these include: cataracts,astigmatism, long-sightedness, short-sightedness and presbyopia.
• Once the surgery is done, you may move ahead to a life with lessened or entirely removed dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

Due to these benefits, the surgery can provide you with better confidence in the long term.

Treatment Process

The process involves the removal of the natural crystalline lens and then replacing them with an intraocular lens (IOL) implant to improve the eyesight. There are different kinds of intraocular lenses available which your surgeon choose accordingly to your eyes conditions and visual requirements.

When you reach the clinic on the day of surgery, our friendly team will guide you at every step of the procedure. The treatment takes less than 20 minutes for each eye and each of them will be treated separately, one after the other.

• Anaesthetic drops will be used to numb the eye
• A sedative is provided and dilated with drops
• An eyelid guard is needed to avoid blinking
• A micro-incision is usually made at the edge of the cornea
• The phacoemulsification probe is used to break up and remove the natural lens
• The intraocular lens is placed in the capsule where the natural lens was
• Stitches are not needed due to micro-incision being self-sealing
• Our specialist will go through the medications and precautions needed for recovery
• The aftercare will begin on the next day which is followed by a check-up for your treated eye

Lens Replacement Surgery We Offer 

Intraocular lens (IOL) implants

The NHS provide the basic kind of intraocular lens (IOL) implants: Monofocal lenses that can correct distant vision only. At Optimal Vision, our surgeons provide customised treatments that are best suited for your need. The type of lens you are suited for depends on your visual needs and lifestyle. This can be determined by our eye surgeon after a comprehensive consultation at the clinic.

When multifocal IOLs were introduced, they were used for improving your near and distance vision. However, our busy work schedule in the present world has continually demanded better intermediate vision correction. So, intermediate vision correction is even more crucial than near vision when using computers, smartphones, tablets and so on. Trifocal IOLs are considered to be the latest generation of multifocal IOLs that help to improve the eyesight across all spectrums. This is associated with correcting all fields of vision; near, intermediate and distance thus, allowing patients to be glasses-free.

Trifocal IOLs do not work like multifocal contact lenses or varifocal glasses and adaptation is much more convenient and occurs naturally. These trifocal IOLs provide better vision due to transmittance of light through the extremely efficient lens implant. This can enhance your intermediate vision correction with halos and minimal glare at night time. The more satisfied the patients are with our services, the better quality of vision we can offer them more freedom from contact lenses and glasses.

Our eye surgeons use revolutionary Trifocal lenses and can treat all patients despite their age and problem. Lens Replacement helps in vision correction and ensures that cataracts do not develop in future.

Types of IOL implants

We provide different types of IOLs that provide clear eyesight at different distances:

• Monofocal – This is a single focus intraocular lens (IOL) that can be found in both spherical and toric (for astigmatism) designs. It provides clear distance vision and glasses are required when you read and work on the computer.
• Trifocal –The lenses can help to correct more than one field with layered concentric circles. They are available in both spherical and toric (for astigmatism) designs that allow for simultaneous correction of near, intermediate and distance vision that leave patients completely glasses-free.

Our lenses at Optimal Vision

At Optimal Vision, our renowned surgeons enable you to choose the perfect lenses that will fit your visual needs.  The surgeon will correct your vision by offering complete freedom from glasses and contact lenses. We have complete access to these four commonly used Trifocal IOLs (Intra Ocular Lenses)

• Vivity (Alcon, Fort Worth, Texas, USA) - These can be found in toric and spherical designs.
• RayOne (Rayner, Worthing, West Sussex, UK) - These can be found in both toric and spherical designs.
• FineVision (Phys IOL, Liege, Belgium) - They are usually available in spherical and toric designs.
• PanOptix (Alcon, Fort Worth, Texas, USA) – You can get them in spherical as well as toric designs.

The Verion Image Guided System

This can be used for capturing a digital reference image of the eye at the time of initial assessment and thus, create a surgical plan. The equipment is used throughout the procedure that enables eye care surgeon to see all alignments and incisions. We will also help to improve accuracy and lessen errors particularly at the time of correcting astigmatism.

The CenturianVision System

Optimal Vision is among the leading clinics in the UK that uses this newest phacoemulsification system to break up and removal of the natural lens. It enables smaller incisions and can optimise every phase of lens removal. The device also helps control intra-ocular pressure throughout the treatment procedure and improves the patient’s outcome thus, speeding up the recovery procedure.

The Lux or Ophthalmic Microscope

The Lux-OR LX3 with Q-VUE Ophthalmic Microscope has been designed to offer quality visualisation throughout the surgical procedure. The microscope can expand the visual field by a highly stable, 6x greater red reflex zone for providing outstanding visual detail with top visualisation of the retina.

Why Choose Optimal Vision for Lens Replacement Surgery?

Top-rated treatments

Our treatments are customised to meet the needs of each individual and accomplish outstanding results. We are among the most reputed clinics in London for providing the most advanced treatments in the UK. Our eye care surgeons offer customised treatments without any hidden restrictions on any of them.

Well-renowned surgeons

Our well-renowned surgical team possess several years of experience and expertise in treating privates with utmost care and concern. We will enable you to select the perfect lenses based on your visual needs and lifestyle patterns.

Top-rated service

We offer our patients the best possible care that will fulfil their expectations continuously. All our appointments, starting from the consultation to the entire treatment and aftercare can be done at our clinic in London. Individuals who want to go for further check-ups at the clinic enjoy incredible aftercare from our team of experts.

Your 4 step treatment plan

Our treatment plan is about what will be best for you

Before the initial consultation

How to prepare for your initial evaluation

At the consultation

What to expect at the assessment

During the treatment

What to expect on the treatment day

About aftercare

What to expect from our comprehensive aftercare

Treatment Cost

Consultation Fee – Free but additional scans are £190

A £30 refundable deposit is taken when booking an appointment and goes towards the cost of your scans/treatment.

Monofocal Lens – £1900 plus lens per eye

Distance correction without astigmatism.

Monofocal Specialist Lens – £2500 per eye

Distance correction for the patients who have an astigmatism

Multifocal Lens – Between £5600-6400 for both eyes

Multi distance correction for near, intermediate and distance vision. Price is dependant on lens type and surgery technique.

Trifocal Specialist Lens – Between £6000-6600 for both eyes

Multi distance correction for near, intermediate and distance vision. Price is dependant on lens type and surgery technique.

The type of lens and technique will be determined after extensive testing during the initial consultation.

The kind of lens a patient may be suitable for depends on whether there is astigmatism present and the results of the consultation. You need to give a deposit of £500 for the treatment and this will be deducted from the final cost.

Our pricing structure is very simple with fixed costs of the lens replacement surgery. So, there is no way for hidden surprises and fluctuation of the price as per prescription.

Once the aftercare program is completed, it is recommended that you attend annual check-ups. These follow ups in our clinic cost £150 per visit or three visits for £400.

12 Months Interest-Free Financing Options***

Our Gold Standard Treatment Package consists of:

• A comprehensive consultation with the team of experts that include – the necessary eye tests, biometry, dilation, health checks and topographic mapping.
• Suitable opportunity to talk to experts for treating your condition before the surgery to ensure complete peace of mind.
• A customised treatment plan for your visual and lifestyle needs.
• All treatments need to be conducted in the Alcon Refractive Suitewith the most advanced and safest technology.
• All-inclusive 12 month aftercare program.
• 24-hour post-treatment with access to the expert team.
• All post-operative medication is offered for 1 month after the surgery.
• Laser fine-tuning is included for 12 months when needed.
• YAG laser capsule thickening is included for 12 months.
• Complete access to the largest independent optometrist network in the UK for post-operative care.

Once the aftercare program is completed, it is suggested that you attend for yearly check-ups. These follow up cost £75 with an optometrist and £150 with a surgeon.

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