Intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is a surgical procedure that involves inserting a plastic lens into the eye in order to provide a better focus of images on the retina. Kaiser Permanente's refractive surgeons perform two variations of this procedure for non-cataract patients: refractive lens exchange (RLE) and phakic IOL implantation.
Kaiser Permanente members typically have coverage for medically necessary eye examinations, which are generally conducted at Kaiser Permanente facilities. Otherwise, services described here are provided on a fee-for-service basis. These services are separate from your Health Plan benefits and are not provided or covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Clinical services are provided by providers or contractors of the Permanente Medical Groups. Results of services vary among patients and cannot be guaranteed. The Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have a financial interest in the provision of these services. For specific information about your Health Plan benefits, please see your Evidence of Coverage.
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