If you’ve reached a point where reading a restaurant menu feels like deciphering hieroglyphs or you find yourself constantly losing your reading glasses, you’re not alone. Presbyopia, the age-related decline in near vision, affects almost everyone once they pass their forties. Traditionally, the simplest fix has been to rely on a pair of reading glasses. Yet, for many, this feels like a frustrating compromise rather than a real solution. Refractive lens exchange (RLE) has emerged as a permanent alternative to

If you’ve found yourself reaching for reading glasses more often lately or struggling with blurry near vision, you might be wondering whether there’s a more permanent solution than juggling specs. Refractive lens exchange, or RLE, is becoming a popular option for people looking to free themselves from glasses and contact lenses—especially when LASIK or other laser procedures aren’t suitable. But is it the right move for you? In this guide, we’ll walk you through seven key signs that you might