Lens Replacement Surgery2025-02-12T11:10:11+00:00

Say goodbye to reading glasses for good with lens replacement surgery in London & Surrey

Lens replacement restores natural vision at all distances, freeing you from the constant need for reading glasses and enhancing your daily life with clear, effortless sight

Say goodbye to reading glasses for good with lens replacement surgery in London & Surrey

Lens replacement restores natural vision at all distances, freeing you from the constant need for reading glasses and enhancing your daily life with clear, effortless sight

“A new world is opened”

See how multifocal lenses transformed Pauline’s vision, giving her clarity and freedom at every distance

Experience life in focus with lens replacement surgery

From daily frustrations to newfound freedom, lens replacement brings clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective to everyday life

Gain freedom from glasses and eye strain

Experience the clarity of crisp, comfortable vision without the need for multiple pairs of glasses. Lens replacement surgery relieves the constant strain of blurred vision and dry eyes, allowing you to enjoy everyday life with ease and confidence. Embrace the comfort of visual freedom and lasting relief.

Feel liberated and empowered

Experience a profound sense of independence and self-assurance. Freed from the constant worry of relying on glasses, you’ll feel younger and more empowered to enjoy life’s moments. Embrace a future without the insecurities of visual limitations, filled with renewed confidence and joy.

Enjoy a seamless, effortless day

After lens replacement surgery, your days will be simpler and more fulfilling. From reading fine print to driving confidently at night, each moment becomes easier and more enjoyable. You’ll feel free to focus on what truly matters, embracing life’s moments with clear, effortless vision.

Radiate a newfound vitality

Without glasses, you’ll present a fresher, more vibrant appearance. Friends, family, and colleagues will notice your enhanced outlook and confidence, seeing you as someone who fully embraces life. Your renewed sense of self and clear vision will inspire admiration from those around you.

Experience life in focus with lens replacement surgery

From daily frustrations to newfound freedom, lens replacement brings clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective to everyday life

Gain freedom from glasses and eye strain

Experience the clarity of crisp, comfortable vision without the need for multiple pairs of glasses. Lens replacement surgery relieves the constant strain of blurred vision and dry eyes, allowing you to enjoy everyday life with ease and confidence. Embrace the comfort of visual freedom and lasting relief.

Feel liberated and empowered

Experience a profound sense of independence and self-assurance. Freed from the constant worry of relying on glasses, you’ll feel younger and more empowered to enjoy life’s moments. Embrace a future without the insecurities of visual limitations, filled with renewed confidence and joy.

Enjoy a seamless, effortless day

After lens replacement surgery, your days will be simpler and more fulfilling. From reading fine print to driving confidently at night, each moment becomes easier and more enjoyable. You’ll feel free to focus on what truly matters, embracing life’s moments with clear, effortless vision.

Radiate a newfound vitality

Without glasses, you’ll present a fresher, more vibrant appearance. Friends, family, and colleagues will notice your enhanced outlook and confidence, seeing you as someone who fully embraces life. Your renewed sense of self and clear vision will inspire admiration from those around you.

See clearly without glasses in just 3 Steps

Finding the right solution for reading glasses can feel overwhelming. We make the journey simple and clear

Step 1: Reach out

Start your journey to clearer vision by contacting us for an initial assessment. You can call us or book an appointment online to begin exploring if lens replacement is right for you. This first step is all about understanding your vision needs and options.

Step 2: We’ll meet

At your appointment, our experienced team will conduct a series of thorough eye exams to assess your suitability for lens replacement. We’ll explain how the procedure works, address your questions, and discuss how the ideal lens can help you achieve crisp, clear vision at all distances—without relying on glasses.

Step 3: Feel rejuvinated

Following your lens replacement, you can look forward to clear, natural vision across all distances. Most patients enjoy the freedom of focusing on close-up details, mid-range activities, and faraway sights without glasses. From reading fine print to seeing vivid landscapes, you’ll experience a renewed sense of visual freedom and ease.

Turn back time on your vision

Find out if lens replacement can free you from reading glasses and restore youthful clarity

Turn back time on your vision

Find out if lens replacement can free you from reading glasses and restore youthful clarity

With lens replacement surgery, patients can enjoy clear vision at all distances

Find out how this life-changing procedure can free you from glasses and contacts

Lens replacement surgery suitability criteria

Lens replacement surgery, also called Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), might be a good option if you want to see clearly without needing glasses, like when you were younger.

Here are some reasons why lens replacement might be a good choice for you:

  1. You want to see better without glasses, but laser eye surgery isn’t right for you.
  2. Your eye prescription is too strong for laser eye surgery.
  3. Your vision is changing because you are getting older.
  4. Your eyes are healthy, and you do not have serious problems like glaucoma (a condition that can damage the eye’s nerve).
  5. You want to avoid needing cataract surgery later in life.

This surgery replaces your eye’s natural lens with a new one that helps you see clearly. It is important to talk with an eye doctor to find out if lens replacement is right for you.

Lens replacement surgery can help you see more clearly. During this surgery, we remove your eye’s natural lens and replace it with a new, man-made lens. This new lens allows you to see sharply, making it easier to read or see things far away without needing glasses or bifocals.

This surgery is similar to cataract surgery, where we remove a cloudy lens. However, in lens replacement surgery, we use a special lens that helps you see clearly at all distances. This means you might not need glasses or contact lenses anymore.

  • Multifocal IOLs are a type of prosthetic lens used in cataract surgery. Some patients choose to have this lens placed before they have developed cataracts, a procedure known as a refractive lens exchange.
  • During cataract or lens replacement surgery, the patient’s natural lenses are replaced with multifocal IOLs. These new lenses improve near, intermediate, and far-distance vision.
  • Etched onto the surface of the multifocal lens are concentric rings, which allow images at a variety of distances to focus on the retina. Ultimately, multifocal IOLs provide restored visual function and reduce or eliminate the need to wear glasses.

  • Reduced lifetime cost of glasses and contacts: Multifocal IOLs can decrease your need for reading glasses or computer glasses after cataract surgery. These implanted lenses expand your range of vision, so you can see clearly at near and far without additional eyewear. Many patients who choose multifocal IOLs find they can be glasses-free or may only need reading glasses occasionally for reading small print following surgery.
  • More freedom to live actively and unencumbered: Multifocal IOLs improve near, intermediate, and far-distance vision, varying with the lens model chosen. In many cases, after having the lenses implanted, people no longer need to wear corrective lenses to see clearly.
  • No upkeep or routine replacement necessary: The results of multifocal IOLs are long-lasting. Unlike contacts, multifocal IOLs are implanted inside the eye and don’t require any additional care or routine replacement.

Lens replacement surgery is more complex and carries more risks than other eye correction methods. But, if you have a severe vision problem and want to rely less on glasses or contact lenses, this surgery could be worth considering.

Here are some risks and possible complications of lens replacement:

  • The retina (a layer at the back of your eye that senses light) might detach, especially if you are very nearsighted.
  • The new lens could shift out of place.
  • You might experience an increase in eye pressure.
  • There is a chance of infection or bleeding inside the eye.
  • Your eyelid might droop after surgery.
  • If you get a special type of lens called multifocal IOLs (intraocular lenses), you might notice glare, halos, or blurry vision.

Lens replacement surgery is quick, taking about 15 minutes per eye. We treat one eye at a time, usually with a week between each procedure.

Here’s how the surgery works:

  1. Making the incision: We start by making a small cut where the white of your eye meets the clear front part (the cornea).
  2. Opening the lens capsule: We create a small circular opening in the thin, bag-like cover around the lens (called the lens capsule).
  3. Removing the old lens: We gently break your natural lens into tiny pieces and remove them. This is called lens extraction.
  4. Placing the new lens: Finally, we insert a new lens into the same capsule where your old lens was. We choose this new lens based on what will help improve your vision the most.

After lens replacement surgery, you will notice clearer vision. This procedure reduces the blurriness when you look at things.

You may no longer need reading glasses or bifocals, which can be a big relief. You’ll be able to enjoy activities like reading, sewing, or using your phone without always needing your glasses.

Going out to see friends, watching a movie, or just taking a walk becomes easier and more enjoyable. You won’t have to worry about forgetting your glasses at home.

In simple terms, this surgery helps you get back to doing the things you love with clearer vision. It can feel like turning back time to when you could see well without any problems.

Do ageing eyes hold you back?

If so, you have the choice to take action

Difficulty with distance vision, especially for driving at night?

Are you tired of struggling to see clearly at night, especially when driving? For many like you, blurry distance vision and night glare create real obstacles, limiting freedom and independence. Book a vision assessment to discover if lens replacement could provide the clarity you need to drive confidently and safely, day or night.

Frustrated with constantly needing glasses for reading and everyday tasks?

Switching between multiple pairs of glasses throughout the day is not just inconvenient—it’s exhausting. Many people feel fed up with the hassle of needing glasses for reading, using screens, and even recognizing familiar faces. Find out if you’re a candidate for vision correction surgery that lets you focus on both near and far distances seamlessly by booking an assessment today

Dry eyes and discomfort from contact lenses and glasses

Dry, irritated eyes can make wearing glasses or contacts uncomfortable, and for some, the daily struggle can affect quality of life. For those who spend hours in front of screens, this discomfort only gets worse. Schedule an eye assessment to explore vision correction options that could eliminate the need for contacts or glasses, reducing strain on your eyes and enhancing comfort.

Real stories of life without reading glasses

Discover how others have reclaimed their freedom and ditched the hassle of reading glasses
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Excellent result. Complete confidence in Paul Ursell. Quiet, quick, and efficient. Peaceful and comfortable hospital.”

Ms H

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Dr. Paul Ursell squashed many of my concerns for not having cataract surgery. He offered comfort with examples of his long/distinguished career and new technology that he applies to the surgery.

Both before and after the surgery, Dr. Ursell and staff gave me the information and attention I needed. It was a great success, and I highly recommend Dr. Ursell.”

Mr C
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I just wanted to thank you again for the brilliant job you have done for me. I am so thrilled to have near-perfect eyesight now, thanks to your great skill and your team. It is such a wonderful liberty not to have to wear glasses anymore! Please also thank Karen for her patience and kind efficiency.”

Mrs C
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“Paul Ursell has honestly given me my quality of life back. I was a very nervous patient and had put off doing anything about my declining eyesight. He makes you feel at ease and is the ultimate professional.

Everything went very well, and to say I am thankful is an understatement.”

Christine
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I elected to have both eyes operated on by Paul Ursell after witnessing the successful results of a friend and family member and learning how easy, pain-free, and quick the recovery was following the procedure.

Having new lenses in my eyes has transformed my life and I can see both long and short distances without any issues. I now have 20/20 vision and glasses-free. It has been liberating, and I am delighted with the results.”

M.G

We have replaced the images of real patients who provided these testimonials to protect their privacy.

Could you say goodbye to reading glasses?

Take our 2 minute quiz to see if lens surgery could give you clear, youthful vision

Could you say goodbye to reading glasses?

Take our 2 minute quiz to see if lens surgery could give you clear, youthful vision

FAQs and information about vision correction

Everything you need to know about our practice and procedures

For more information about Lens Replacement Surgery

Educate yourself further about Lens Replacement Surgery. (These links will take you off our website.)
Refractive lens exchange (RLE) is an advanced vision correction procedure replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial one. Ideal for those with presbyopia or high refractive errors, it offers a solution when LASIK or PRK isn’t suitable. RLE can reduce reliance on glasses and prevent cataracts. Click here for more information.
This seminal paper suggests that RLE can improve vision across all distances using multifocal or accommodative IOLs. It is particularly beneficial for those with high farsightedness or early cataract formation, as it eliminates the need for glasses while preventing cataract progression. Click here for more information.

Hi, I’m Paul Ursell,

I’ve dedicated my career to making cataract surgery safer and easier for patients.

With over 25 years of experience and more than 10,000 cataract surgeries performed, I’m passionate about improving vision and quality of life.

I developed the ‘no needle, no patch’ technique now widely used across the NHS.

As Immediate Past President of the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS), I’m here to bring you the highest standard of care.

Paul Ursell

MBBS MD FRCOphth

How to find us in London and Surrey
  • Parkside Hospital
    53 Parkside,
    Wimbledon,
    London,
    SW19 5NX
  • Ashtead Hospital
    The Warren,
    Ashtead,
    Surrey,
    KT21 2SB
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