IOL Exchange is a surgical procedure used to replace a previously implanted intraocular lens (IOL).The new IOL is inserted into the eye in place of the old IOL and takes the place of the natural lens which was removed during cataract surgery.
The purpose of IOL Exchange is to improve vision, as the new IOL can help correct any refractive errors that were not corrected by the initial cataract surgery.IOL Exchange is done in an outpatient setting and typically takes less than an hour.
During the procedure, the surgeon will make a small incision in the eye and then remove the old IOL and insert the new one.The new IOL is designed to correct specific visual problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
The procedure is usually very successful and the patient can expect to have improved vision following the procedure.