Newmedica Middlesbrough
29-30 Market Place, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS3 6HR
01642 087614 teesside@newmedica.co.uk
What is refractive lens exchange surgery?
Refractive lens exchange is a well-established vision-correction procedure in which the eye’s natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one. It’s often recommended for people whose eyesight issues can’t be fully corrected using laser treatments.
This approach can be suitable for individuals with:
• Presbyopia – an age-related change that reduces the ability to focus on close objects.
• Astigmatism – where the eye has an irregular, rugby-ball-like shape that causes distorted or blurred vision.
• High myopia – significant short-sightedness.
• Marked hyperopia – severe long-sightedness.
What to expect from refractive lens exchange surgery in Middlesbrough?
Following surgery, it’s common to experience mild discomfort and some blurred vision for the first few days. Most patients can return to their normal routines within about a week. As the eye continues to heal, vision should gradually improve. A follow-up appointment will be arranged to monitor your recovery and ensure everything is progressing as it should.
Meet our consultants
We offer patients access to leading consultants who are also partners in the business, meaning they’re directly involved in setting our high standards of care.
How much does refractive lens exchange cost in Middlesbrough?
From our Middlesbrough clinic, please get in touch with us today to discuss pricing for private RLE treatments.
Who may need RLE in Middlesbrough?
Refractive lens exchange is generally recommended for patients who want to correct a refractive error and reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses, but who are not suitable candidates for laser vision correction procedures such as LASIK or PRK. These procedures reshape the cornea—the clear front surface of the eye—to treat vision problems including short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism.
It may also be recommended for individuals with early signs of lens dysfunction, such as reduced near vision or decreased contrast sensitivity, who are looking for a long-term solution to improve their vision.
The procedure is most often considered for people over the age of 50, particularly those with presbyopia (the age-related loss of near focusing ability) or those who experience difficulty with both near and distance vision.
Your refractive lens exchange journey at Newmedica Middlesbrough
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Referral
Contact us to book a consultation. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours to guide you through the next steps and arrange your consultation – usually within 10 days. The consultation costs £195, non-refundable. If you go ahead with treatment, we’ll credit the full amount towards your final bill.
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Consultation
You’ll be greeted by our patient co-ordinator, who’ll introduce you to your consultant. After eye tests and measurements, we’ll explain your lens options and help you choose a lens that best suits your needs. Surgery is then scheduled – often within a few weeks, or at a time that’s most convenient for you.
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Surgery
Our theatre team will ensure you’re comfortable throughout. We’ll apply drops to dilate and numb your eye, before you meet your consultant to discuss any final questions. The surgery is complete in around 15 minutes. Afterward, you’ll receive eye drops and aftercare advice, then relax until you’re ready to go home.
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Aftercare
We’ll call you the next day to check in. You’ll also have access to an emergency helpline for any urgent concerns. A follow-up will take place a few weeks later, either at our clinic or with your optometrist. We’ll confirm this at your consultation.
