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Defocus Media Podcast: Refractive Surgery and Light Adjustable Lenses

MJH Life Sciences · Defocus Media: Dr. Steven Tersigni details refractive surgery and light adjustable lenses Podcast Transcript Darryl Glover: What’s up, ODs and eye wear lovers? We’re talking to latest trends in tech and eyecare. So sit back, relax and defocus. Darryl Glover): This podcast is in partnership with optometry times. Jennifer Lyerly: Well …

Refractive Lens Exchange, often called RLE, is one of the most popular LASIK alternatives in St. Louis, although it isn’t unique to Missouri. This life-changing procedure often restores patients’ vision to what it was in their 20s or 30s, and as an added bonus, it prevents cataracts. So what exactly is refractive lens exchange? To …

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