Common Misconceptions About RLE and Eyelid Surgery
When it comes to Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and blepharoplasty, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. At Restore Surgical Center in Kelowna, we believe in giving patients the facts so they can make confident decisions.
Myth #1: RLE Is Only for People with Cataracts
Truth: RLE is a preventative option for people over 45 who want freedom from glasses and to avoid future cataract surgery.
Myth #2: Eyelid Surgery Will Make Me Look “Different”
Truth: Skilled blepharoplasty enhances your natural features—it doesn’t change your eye shape dramatically.
Myth #3: Both Procedures Are Just Cosmetic
Truth: RLE improves vision, and blepharoplasty can restore peripheral vision in cases of drooping eyelids.
Myth #4: Recovery Takes Months
Truth: Most RLE patients resume normal activities within a few days. Blepharoplasty recovery is usually 1–2 weeks for most daily tasks.
Myth #5: Surgery Is Always Painful
Truth: Both procedures are done with anesthesia and involve minimal discomfort.
Educating yourself is the first step to achieving the best outcome—and avoiding fear caused by misinformation.
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