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MODERN LENS REPLACEMENT SURGERY PROCESS AT AMERICAN EYE CENTER
A Permanent Solution for Presbyopia and Cataracts

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a modern, safe, and permanent treatment for people over 40 suffering from presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) and cataracts. At American Eye Center Vietnam, this procedure is performed by an international team of eye surgeons with over 50 years of combined experience.

Detailed Surgical Process

Step 1: Comprehensive Examination & Consultation

• In-depth assessment of your eye condition and general health by an ophthalmologist
• Biometric measurements of the eye
• Personalized consultation to select the most suitable intraocular lens (IOL)
• Detailed explanation of the surgical procedure and expected outcomes

Step 2: Pre-Surgery Preparation

• Application of local anesthetic eye drops (no general anesthesia required)
• Cleaning and sterilizing the eye area
• Draping the surgical site with sterile coverings

Step 3: Surgery (20–30 minutes)

• Making a micro-incision less than 3mm
• Using ultrasound waves to break up the natural lens
• Removing the cloudy or aged lens
• Implanting a premium multifocal intraocular lens (IOL)
• The incision is self-sealing—no stitches needed
• The second eye is operated on after one week

Outstanding Advantages

• Permanent Effectiveness: Only one procedure needed for life
• Comprehensive Vision Correction: Improves near, intermediate, and distance vision
• Cataract Prevention: Artificial lenses do not age or become cloudy
• High Safety: Over 98% success rate

INTERNATIONAL-CLASS EXPERTS

Dr. Nam Tran H. Pham

• Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine (Washington, DC, USA), with over 30 years of experience.
• Dr. Pham served as a Lieutenant Colonel – Medical Doctor performing vision check & eye surgery for U.S. Air Force generals and pilots and she is currently the Medical Director at American Eye Center with the ability to communicate fluently in both Vietnamese and English.

Dr. Kelvin Wong

• Graduated from UK Medical University with over 25 years of expertise at top hospitals in the UK and Singapore,
• Dr. Wong brings unparalleled trust and precision to every procedure.
• He speaks 5 languages (English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese) and he has practiced in HCMC during the last 5 years.