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Refractive Lens Exchange vs LASIK Eye Surgery
| Refractive Lens Exchange | LASIK Eye Surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ophthalmology | ophthalmology |
| Cost (USD range) | Varies by clinic | $1,000–$4,000 |
| Average recovery (days) | 0 | 3 |
| Typical sessions | 0 | 1 |
| Complication rate | 7.67% | 1.00% |
| Revision rate | — | 5.00% |
| Anaesthesia | — | local |
| Documented risks | — | 5 entries |
| Registry-listed clinics | 0 clinics | 2 clinics |
Refractive Lens Exchange
Clear lens extraction, also known as refractive lensectomy, custom lens replacement or refractive lens exchange is a surgical procedure in which clear lens of the human eye is removed. Unlike cataract surgery, where the cloudy lens is removed to treat a cataract, clear lens extraction is done to surgically correct refractive errors such as high myopia.
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LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) reshapes the cornea using an excimer laser to correct refractive errors including myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. A thin corneal flap is created, the underlying tissue is reshaped, and the flap is repositioned. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes per eye with rapid visual recovery.
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