Kremer Laser Eye Center - Surgical Procedures

Clear Lens Extraction

Clear Lens Extraction is a procedure used for patients who are not candidates for LASIK or other refractive procedures. Originally used for cataract surgery, Clear lens extraction is now being used on patients with very high degrees of myopia (nearsightedness) and moderate and high degrees of hyperopia (farsightedness) to decrease or eliminate their need for glasses or corrective lenses. The procedure involves dissolving the patient's natural clear lens and replacing it with an intraocular lens implant of the correct power. The procedure is done on one eye at a time and in general, the opening is so small that no stitches are required. Once you undergo clear lens extraction, you will not need cataract surgery in the future.