Tag: Advanced Procedures

RxSight Light Adjustable Lens in South Florida Florida Vision Institute is excited to offer one of the newest innovations in cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens™ from RxSight®. This revolutionary intraocular lens (IOL) is the only lens that allows us to adjust a patient’s vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange (RLE) for a… Read More

What is Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)? Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) refers to replacing the natural lens of the eye with a medically engineered intraocular lens (IOL).  These lenses are designed to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, in addition to presbyopia, the age-related loss of near vision.  These lenses are the same as used in laser… Read More

What Are Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)? Intraocular lenses are permanent lenses placed in the eye during cataract surgery or Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Much like the lens of a camera, IOLs are what focuses your vision and delivers a clear, sharp image. What Is The Difference Between Standard & Advanced Technology IOLs? Advanced technology IOLs are… Read More

What Is Cataract Surgery? During cataract surgery, the eye surgeon will make a very small incision outside your field of vision. The doctor will use that incision to insert a tiny probe and use ultrasound to disperse the clouded natural lens. The pieces are effortlessly removed with suction through the same incision. The clouded natural… Read More

What is PRK? PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is an extremely effective alternative to LASIK. PRK offers the same vision correction as LASIK while differing in its approach to how the surface of the cornea is prepared. Is PRK Right for Me? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, PRK might be right for you…. Read More

What Is Clear Lens (CL)? Clear Lens (CL) is a surgical vision correction procedure that restores nearsightedness and farsightedness, eliminating the need for eventual cataract surgery late in life. Is CL Right For Me? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, you may be a good candidate for CL. Is your vision grainy?… Read More

Corneal Cross-Linking – Treatment for Keratoconus What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a degenerative disease that affects the cornea.  The cornea is the clear, domelike structure that helps focus light rays to the back of the eye.  The cornea can be described as “the front window of the eye.”  Keratoconus causes the collagen bonds that help… Read More