See Life Clearly Again — Beyond Readers & Bifocals
If you're 50 or older and tired of stretching your arms to read the menu, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is the modern alternative to bifocals — and it permanently removes the possibility of cataracts.
- Stop relying on readers, bifocals & progressives
- See clearly at multiple distances — phone to highway
- Permanently prevent future cataract surgery
- Recovery in days, not months
8 min
In-office procedure
90,000+
Procedures performed
0
Future cataracts — ever
1,500+
5-Star Reviews
Chapter 01 — The Basics
What is Refractive Lens Exchange?
Over time, the natural lens inside your eye loses flexibility — that's why menus blur, phones drift away, and reading glasses pile up on every counter. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an 8-minute outpatient procedure that gently removes the aging natural lens and replaces it with a custom artificial intraocular lens (IOL) tuned for your vision goals.
The result? Crisp vision at the distances that matter most to you — and a permanent end to the possibility of cataracts.
Ideal Candidates
- Ages 50 and over
- Nearsighted or farsighted
- With or without astigmatism
- Have a dysfunctional lens
What it Replaces
- Reading glasses & bifocals
- Progressive lenses
- Future cataract surgery
- Daily contact lens hassle
Chapter 02 — The Benefits
Why patients choose RLE.
Reduce the Readers
Read your phone, menus and more without constantly reaching for glasses.
Crisp distance vision
Drive, golf, and travel with confidence — day or night.
Cataract-proof
Removes the possibility of ever needing cataract surgery.
Fast & precise
Just 8 minutes per eye, performed in our state-of-the-art suite.
Tunable for life
Free laser fine-tuning included if your vision ever shifts.
One-and-done
May be the last vision correction procedure you ever need.
Chapter 03 — Your Options
Choose the lens that fits your life.
Every IOL has certain benefits and trade-offs. During your consultation, Dr. Cutarelli will design a custom plan based on how you actually use your vision — work, hobbies, driving, screens.
Basic IOL
Multifocal IOL
EDOF IOL
Sound Familiar?
Are you frustrated with…
You're not alone. After 50, the natural lens of the eye stiffens and loses its ability to focus. It's biology, not bad luck. And even if you've had Laser Vision Correction before, these age-related changes will affect your eyesight. RLE addresses the root cause, not the symptom.
Chapter 04 — Your Journey
Three steps to seeing clearly again.
Free Virtual Consultation
Meet our team online, ask your questions, and get a personalized plan.
Custom Procedure
Dr. Cutarelli designs and performs your custom 8-minute lens exchange.
Clear Vision
Most patients see clearly within 24 hours and resume normal activity quickly.
Paul E. Cutarelli, MD
Founder · Board-Certified Corneal Specialist
Experience Matters — It's Your Vision
Meet Dr. Paul Cutarelli.
Dr. Cutarelli is the most experienced vision correction surgeon in Colorado, with over 90,000 procedures performed. After earning his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by refractive-surgery fellowships in Kansas City and at Moorfield's Eye Hospital in London.
He founded Cutarelli Vision as a surgeon-owned and operated medical practice — one of the only centers in the country to specialize in all forms of modern vision correction. That means your custom plan is designed around what's right for your eyes, not what a corporate parent prefers to sell.
Most Experienced in Colorado
Over 90,000 vision correction procedures performed — more than any other surgeon in the state.
Johns Hopkins Trained
Board-certified corneal specialist who completed his residency at the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute.
Surgeon-Owned & Operated
Cutarelli Vision is independently owned by Dr. Cutarelli — your care is never dictated by a corporate parent.
Full Spectrum of Vision Correction
One of the only centers in the country to specialize in all forms of modern vision correction.
Flexible Payment Plans
Affordable financing options make premium vision correction accessible.
Real Patients, Real Results
What our patients say.
"Cutarelli was a GREAT choice for my procedure! Everyone on the staff — from pre-op, financing, surgery, and post-op care — was fantastic! They got me seeing 20/20 despite a very poor prescription and strong astigmatism."
"Dr. Cutarelli and his staff were great. The procedure was quick and easy and I can now see without looking for my glasses!"
"I've worn contacts and/or glasses since I was 9 years old and I hated them. Now I don't have to think about it."
No Cost · No Pressure · 100% Virtual
Book Your Free Virtual Consultation.
Spend 30 minutes one-on-one with our team from the comfort of home. We'll answer your questions about RLE, walk through your options, and help you decide if it's the right next step for your vision.