Patient Education
Evidence-based guidance for clearer decisions
Explore cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, premium lenses, and recovery tips in plain language curated by the BLEC surgical team.
Featured insights
A curated library of articles covering the most asked questions at BLEC.
Cataract Surgery Explained
A clear walkthrough of cataract surgery from candidacy and testing to lens choices, surgery-day steps, and recovery milestones.
Lens ReplacementRefractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Guide
A preventive, lens-based option for reducing glasses dependence before cataracts form—who it helps, how it differs from LASIK or PRK, and what to expect.
Lens TechnologyPremium Intraocular Lenses
Clear, plain-language comparisons of monofocal, toric, EDOF, and multifocal IOLs to match your surgery with the vision you want.
RecoveryCataract Surgery Recovery Guide
A step-by-step cataract surgery recovery plan with timelines, activity limits, drop reminders, and red flags to call about.
Vision OptionsLASIK vs. PRK vs. RLE
A head-to-head comparison of LASIK, PRK, and refractive lens exchange so you can choose the procedure that fits your eyes and lifestyle.
PresbyopiaPresbyopia Treatment Options
Every modern presbyopia option in one place: readers, drops, laser approaches, and lens replacement, with plain-language guidance on who each is for.
Cataract SurgeryPreparing for Your Cataract Surgery Consultation
A concise checklist for your cataract consultation—what to bring, which questions to ask, and how to make the most of your visit.
Lens TechnologyAdvanced Diagnostics for Cataract and RLE Planning
How BLEC uses corneal mapping, biometry, retinal imaging, and tear-film analysis to plan cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange with precision.