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Dr. Carol Lynn, OB/GYN

Heather Pettey, CPC

Tired of Readers? Why Custom Lens Replacement Surgery is the Best Kept Secret for Women Over 50


264 | The Best Kept Secret in Midlife Vision with Ramon Gomez



Do you find yourself playing the "long-arm game" just to read a text message? You aren't alone. As we hit our 40s and 50s, the natural lens in our eye loses its "auto-zoom" (a process called accommodation).


Most of us think LASIK is the only answer, but as I discovered during my visit to the Eye Specialty Group, LASIK has an "expiration date" for many in midlife.


The Midlife Pivot: Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Instead of reshaping the surface of the


Woman with readers on looking at a book.

eye (LASIK), RLE replaces the aging internal lens with a high-tech multifocal lens, like the PanOptix Pro. This lens features "Rings of Power"—microscopic zones that allow you to see clearly at near, intermediate, and far distances.


The Best Part? Because the natural lens is removed, you will never develop cataracts. You are essentially "pre-setting" your vision for the rest of your life.


In this episode, Heather Pettey pulls back the curtain on a life-changing procedure that most women in midlife don't even know exists. If you’ve been told you aren’t a candidate for LASIK, or if you’re tired of your contacts drying out and your readers disappearing when you need them most, this conversation is for you.


Heather is joined by Ramon Gomez from the Eye Specialty Group in Memphis to discuss Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)—the "best-kept secret" that gave Heather 20/20 vision and the freedom to finally donate her glasses to Costco.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The LASIK Reality Check: Why LASIK isn't always the answer for those of us over 50.

  • The "iPhone" Analogy: How your natural lens loses its "auto-zoom" (accommodation) as we age.

  • Refractive Lens Exchange vs. Cataract Surgery: Why waiting for cataracts might be costing you years of visual freedom.

  • The Procedure & Recovery: Does it hurt? (Spoiler: No!) And how fast can you get back to your active lifestyle?

  • Investment in Self: Shifting the mindset from investing in our children to finally investing in our own quality of life.

  • The Advantages of Custom Lens Replacement Surgery


Connect with Our Guest:

  • Guest: Ramon Gomez, Eye Specialty Group

  • Location: Memphis & Collierville, TN

  • Contact: Ramon Gomez email

  • Website: Eye Specialty Group

  • Schedule a Consultation: Mention the Life Coach BFF Show when you call to inquire about your free consultation!


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Key Highlights for Our Conversation on Life Coach BFF Show About Custom Lens Replacement Surgery:

  • [08:12] Why Ramon had to "hurt Heather's feelings" regarding her LASIK candidacy.

  • [14:45] Understanding the PanOptix Pro lens and how the "Rings of Power" technology works.

  • [22:30] The 20-minute procedure: What to expect from "Twilight Anesthesia."

  • [31:10] Why you will never need cataract surgery after this procedure.[Disclaimer:] This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing heard here should be taken as medical advice. Always consult with your own physician regarding your personal health needs.



 
 
 

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