{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/how-do-you-feel-before-refractive-lens-exchange\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/how-do-you-feel-before-refractive-lens-exchange\/","headline":"How do you feel before refractive lens exchange?","name":"How do you feel before refractive lens exchange?","description":"Ageing eyes and the need for reading glasses and bifocals can trigger many emotions. Find out how patients feel before refractive lens exchange in this video...","datePublished":"2021-07-02","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/how-do-you-feel-before-refractive-lens-exchange-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/how-do-you-feel-before-refractive-lens-exchange-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/how-do-you-feel-before-refractive-lens-exchange\/","about":["Lens surgery"],"wordCount":299,"articleBody":"How do you feel before refractive lens exchange?Before refractive lens exchange, patients feel frustrated at how getting older affects vision. They’re unhappy with having to pull out reading glasses, especially those who never needed to wear glasses or contacts before.Bifocals makes patients feel like they’re turning into their parents. They have trouble reading text on their cell phones and wish their arms were longer. They always have to squint to try to focus better. They’re desperate for a solution.Find out if refractive lens exchange could rewind the clock on your vision by booking a free appointment using our online scheduler or give us a call on (717) 996-3016. If you’re really serious about clear vision and reducing or eliminating your dependence on reading glasses, then this is the ideal next step. Not only will it give you the certainty you need regarding the best treatment for you, but it’s also free.Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Lens surgery \u00bb How do you feel before refractive lens exchange?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tTake this quick quiz to see if you can be free of glasses and contactsNot everyone is suitable for LASIK. Your options change depending on your eyes, your age and your lifestyle. Find out which type of treatment (if any), is right for you by taking this 2 min quiz now:TAKE QUIZ NOWRecognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}