@nonaeyemd: Yes, you read that right — a refractive lens exchange (RLE) is designed to last a lifetime. 👁️ ⠀ But how does that work? ⠀ Once you reach your 40s, you may start noticing the effects of presbyopia — the age-related change that makes it harder to focus up close. This can even reduce the benefits of previous cornea-based vision correction surgeries, like LASIK. ⠀ With RLE, we replace your natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) — rather than reshaping corneal tissue. ⠀ Because the new lens doesn’t age, your results are permanent. Plus, removing the natural lens means you’ll never develop cataracts in the future. #doctorsoftiktok #OphthalmologyMemes #orlandoeyedoctor #visioncorrection #medicaltok #eyedoctor