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What is Refractive Lensectomy? Refractive lensectomy is similar to cataract surgery except the crystalline lens is still clear, not cloudy with a cataract. The procedure treats nearsightedness and farsightedness by replacing the eye's natural lens with an artificial lens that has the correct power. The procedure is performed under topical anesthesia.

The ophthalmololgist makes a small clear corneal incision and uses ultrasound to break up the lens - this technique is called phacoemulsification. The lens material is then extracted and replaced with an intraocular lens (IOL).

Refractive lensectomy is performed on an outpatient basis and only one eye is treated at a time. Refractive lensectomy is often a good procedure for patients who are not candidates for IntraLASIK® or other laser vision correction procedures, are in their 40s or 50s, and have a high degree of nearsightedness or farsightedness.