Clear Lens Removal: A Life-Changing Solution for Vision Correction

If you’re over 40 and struggling with reading glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses, Clear Lens Removal (CLR)—also known as Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)—might be the perfect solution for you. This advanced procedure offers permanent vision correction by replacing your eye’s natural lens with a high-tech intraocular lens (IOL), providing clear vision at all distances.

At Peninsula Laser Eye Medical Group in Mountain View, CA, our expert surgeons perform Clear Lens Removal to help patients achieve freedom from glasses and contacts while preventing future cataract development.

What Is Clear Lens Removal?

CLR is a proactive alternative to LASIK for people who are not ideal LASIK candidates due to age-related changes in the eye. Instead of reshaping the cornea like LASIK, this procedure replaces the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens, similar to what is used in modern cataract surgery.

Unlike LASIK, which mainly corrects nearsightedness or farsightedness, CLR can also treat presbyopia—the age-related loss of near vision. With the right IOL, many patients no longer need reading glasses, bifocals, or progressive lenses.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Clear Lens Removal?

People over 40 experiencing presbyopia (difficulty seeing up close)
Those with high farsightedness (hyperopia) or nearsightedness (myopia) who are not LASIK candidates
Individuals wanting a permanent solution to vision problems
Patients interested in preventing cataracts in the future

Since the natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL), you won’t need cataract surgery later in life—because cataracts can’t develop in an artificial lens!

What to Expect from the Procedure

Step 1: Consultation & Lens Selection

Dr. Beers and Dr. Liu at Peninsula Laser Eye Medical Group will assess your vision, eye health, and lifestyle to select the best intraocular lens for your needs. Options include:

Multifocal Lenses – Provide clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances.
Extended Depth of Field Lenses – Offer seamless vision correction with minimal side effects.
Toric Lenses – Correct astigmatism for sharper vision.

Step 2: The Procedure

CLR is a quick, outpatient procedure that typically takes 10-15 minutes per eye. Using a small incision, the surgeon gently removes the natural lens and replaces it with the selected IOL. The eye heals naturally without stitches.

Step 3: Recovery & Results

Most patients experience improved vision within a day and fully stabilize within a few weeks. There’s minimal downtime, and normal activities can usually resume the next day.

Is Clear Lens Removal Right for You?

If you’re tired of struggling with reading glasses or aren’t a candidate for LASIK, Clear Lens Removal could be a game-changer for your vision. At Peninsula Laser Eye Medical Group, we use the latest technology and personalized care to help you achieve crystal-clear vision for life.

Schedule a consultation online today to find out if Refractive Lens Exchange is the right solution for you!