Refractive lens exchange in Indianapolis
Similar to cataract surgery, RLE surgery removes the eye’s natural crystalline lens — the one that stiffens with age — and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The clear vision you receive is the vision you keep.
Anyone over the age of 40 who is dependent on glasses or contacts is a potential candidate.
Your natural crystalline lens — the one that stiffens with age.
Track record
The same team that brought each of these to the state performs your refractive lens exchange.
30+ yearsServing Indianapolis patients
600+Ophthalmologists trained, from 35 countries
160+Clinical studies conducted by our physicians
10–15 minTypical RLE procedure time, per eye
Why it happens
As we age, the eye’s natural lens becomes more rigid and seeing up-close objects clearly becomes difficult. This is presbyopia — a normal process that reaches nearly everyone, usually starting around age 40. Brighter light and longer arms buy you time; they don’t reverse it, because the change is in the lens itself.
Refractive lens exchange treats the cause instead of the symptom. Similar to cataract surgery, RLE surgery removes the eye’s natural crystalline lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) chosen for the way you actually use your eyes.
Candidacy
Anyone who is over the age of 40 and dependent on glasses or contacts is a potential candidate — as are patients who are beginning to develop cataracts.
Over 40, with near vision that gets a little harder to hold onto every year.
Readers, bifocals, or progressives you would rather stop buying and replacing.
Early lens changes or developing cataracts you would rather address once, not twice.
Only a full evaluation can confirm candidacy. That evaluation is free at Price Vision Group.
Your lens options
Both lenses are reviewed in detail at your free consultation, using diagnostic imaging specific to your eyes. A toric option that corrects pre-existing astigmatism is available and will be discussed if your imaging calls for it.
| Attribute | TECNIS Symfony® IOL | AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® IOL |
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Extended depth of focus | Trifocal |
| Designed around | One continuous, uninterrupted range of focus | Three defined focal points: near, intermediate, distance |
| Vision delivered | High-quality vision over a continuous, full range of distances | An exceptional combination of near, intermediate, and distance vision |
| Glasses dependence | A reduction in how often patients wear glasses | Substantially reduces the need for glasses |
| Often suited to | Patients who want a smooth, continuous range of focus | Patients who prioritize strong near vision for reading and detail work |
The technology
Price Vision Group performs refractive lens exchange with the LENSAR® Laser System, which uses Laser with Augmented Reality™ technology to build a sophisticated, 3-D view of your eye. That view is used to plan the removal of your natural lens before the procedure begins.
Precision at this stage matters more than patients expect. How cleanly the natural lens is removed shapes how accurately the new IOL sits — and how well it performs at every distance afterward.
What to expect
RLE is an outpatient procedure that usually takes only 10–15 minutes per eye. Here’s exactly what happens, in order.
Step 01
Comprehensive diagnostic imaging confirms your candidacy and measures your eyes precisely. You and your surgeon choose the premium IOL that matches how you actually live.
Step 02
Using the LENSAR® Laser System, your natural crystalline lens is removed and the IOL you selected takes its place — on a simple outpatient basis.
Step 03
The clear vision you receive after your RLE surgery will be the vision you have for the rest of your life — and the implanted lens can never develop a cataract.
Your surgeon
Dr. Francis Price, MD founded Price Vision Group and has spent more than three decades pioneering vision correction and lens surgery in Indianapolis. He was the first in Indiana to perform PRK (1991), modern LASIK (1995), all-laser bladeless LASIK (2003), and CONTOURA® Vision (2016).
Dr. Price helped write the LASIK guidelines for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has trained more than 600 ophthalmologists from 35 countries. Every refractive lens exchange patient benefits from that same standard of expertise.
Founder · Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Nationally and internationally recognized for advancing vision correction and lens surgery. First in Indiana to bring PRK, modern LASIK, bladeless LASIK, and CONTOURA® Vision to patients. Helped write the LASIK guidelines used by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Patient stories
Hear from patients who trusted Price Vision Group with their vision.
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Dr. Price rivals DaVinci in the operating room.
Larry Gerdom
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I had a great experience with Price Vision Group. Every employee I interacted with was extremely friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly, which made me feel confident and comfortable leading up to surgery day.
Brandon Thomas
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My experience with Price Vision Group could not have been better. Most importantly Dr Francis Price is an amazing surgeon. I feel so blessed to be under his care. All the staff members were friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Everything was well coordinated and communicated. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Price and his team.
Janeanne Bischke
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The Price Group was very professional and knowledgeable. I felt cared for and in excellent and trustworthy hands. I will recommend them highly to anyone else
Linda Treadway
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As always, Dr. Feng made the process as calming and comfortable as possible. Thank you, Dr. Feng, for your caring ways and for your expert skills. You always explain everything so well and come in with a "let's get this done" attitude.
Judy Lee
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I highly recommend the Price Vision Group !!!!
The staff, nurses and Dr. Feng were outstanding !!
They explained my situation and what they could do, and not do, for me. My problems are complicated so I knew there was no way I would come out with perfect vision.
Jeffrey Thar
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Price Vision Group does a great job. All employees that I have had contact with are always pleasant and professional. Doctor Feng is fantastic.
Mark Lodge
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We were steered to the Price group by our eye doctor, he said they were the best.
We agree,
David Wilcoxon
The result
No more hunting for readers before the menu arrives. No more holding your phone at arm’s length. Just clear vision across every distance — from a lens that will never develop a cataract.
What waiting costs
Delaying the decision doesn’t stop the change happening in your lens. It only adds years of managing it — and the running total is easier to underestimate than most patients expect.
Transparent pricing
Your consultation is completely free. RLE and premium IOL pricing is discussed at your appointment, and financing makes it more accessible than most patients expect.
Your free consultation includes
CareCredit financing available · FSA and HSA funds accepted
Procedure pricing varies based on your individual candidacy evaluation and the IOL you select. RLE performed electively for presbyopia is generally treated as a refractive procedure and is typically not covered the way medically necessary cataract surgery is. Financing is subject to credit approval. Our team walks you through every option at your free consultation.
Common questions
Our team answers candidacy questions over the phone, before you book anything.
The technique is the same one, performed on the same LENSAR® Laser System: the eye’s natural crystalline lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens. The difference is timing and purpose. RLE is performed electively to correct presbyopia and reduce dependence on glasses, before a cataract has developed.
Anyone who is over the age of 40 and dependent on glasses or contacts is a potential candidate, and there is no strict upper age limit. Candidacy depends on the health of your eyes rather than a birthday, which is what the free consultation is for.
Yes. The clear vision you receive after your RLE surgery will be the vision you have for the rest of your life. Because your natural lens has been replaced, it cannot go on to develop a cataract.
Premium IOLs are designed to reduce how much you depend on glasses, and the two lenses do it differently. The TECNIS Symfony® delivers a reduction in how often patients wear glasses; the AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® substantially reduces the need for them. Your surgeon will set clear expectations for the lens you choose.
Your surgeon reviews your diagnostic imaging alongside your visual priorities — how much you read, how much you drive at night, how you spend your working day — and recommends the premium IOL built for how you actually use your eyes. Both options are walked through at your free consultation.
RLE is performed on a simple outpatient basis and usually takes only 10–15 minutes per eye. Most patients notice improved vision within a short time and return to normal activities quickly, following their care team’s guidance.
RLE performed electively for presbyopia is generally considered a refractive procedure, so it typically isn’t covered the way medically necessary cataract surgery is. Our team walks through CareCredit financing and FSA/HSA options at your free consultation.
It uses Laser with Augmented Reality™ technology to build a sophisticated, 3-D view of your eye, which is used to plan the removal of your natural lens before the procedure begins. That planning supports a more precise, personalized procedure than manual technique alone.
Free consultation
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