REFRACTIVE LENS EXCHANGE — ReSTOR® POSTOPERATIVE CARE INSTRUCTIONS

You will return home after surgery. We will examine you the following day. You will be given eyedrops to speed up the healing process and to prevent infection. Your vision almost always improves greatly within 4 to 6 weeks. Many patients may see better within 1 to 2 weeks or less. The specifics of surgery may be different for each individual. The AcrySof® ReSTOR® IOL is designed to provide you with a full range of vision allowing you to see objects far away and up close. It may take you some time to get accustomed to your new IOLs.

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Commonly Asked Questions
How soon after surgery will I see well?
Most patients notice an immediate improvement in vision. For most people, near, far and intermediate vision continues to improve over the next few weeks. Vision contines to improve as you adjust to seeing through the multifocal lens.

Will refractive surgery hurt?
The procedure takes about fifteen minutes and is usually painless.

Will I still need my glasses or contacts?
The goal of refractive surgery is to reduce your dependence on glasses and/or contact lenses.

Will my insurance cover RLE?
Most health care coverage considers RLE surgery an elective surgical procedure and does not cover it. For our RLE patients, we highly recommend CareCredit® or ChaseHealth Advance.