Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK, but this doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy clear vision! “CLR” or Custom Lens Replacement is the permanent solution for people suffering from age related vision loss.

Custom Lens Replacement (CLR), also known as refractive lens exchange, clear lens extraction or clear lens replacement, is a procedure that involves removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to correct refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. The procedure is identical tocataract surgery, but it is performed on patients who do not have cataracts.

The ideal candidate for custom lens replacement is typically someone who is over 45 years, who has begun to experience age-related changes in their vision and is looking to eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. People who are not suitable for LASIK or other laser refractive surgery, due to thin cornea or other issues, may also be a good candidate for custom lens replacement.