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Refractive lens exchange & ophthalmology, tracked in data.

Patient statistics, procedure volumes, and market trends aggregated from public health data and industry sources — updated continuously, sourced transparently.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau · CDC · Industry Surveys
Avg. Patient Age, RLE
61.4yrs
Annual Procedures (US)
148K +4.2%
Procedure Share by Lens Type

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  • Demographic
  • July 28, 2026
Average Age of RLE Patients by State
Explore the average age of refractive lens exchange (RLE) patients across the United States. This chart highlights state-by-state age trends, reflecting demographic differences and the growing demand for presbyopia-correcting vision...
Avg. Patient Age, RLE
61.4yrs
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  • Pricing
  • July 28, 2026
Year-Over-Year Price Change by Lens Type
Track year-over-year price changes for refractive lens exchange (RLE) by lens type. This chart compares pricing trends for standard and premium intraocular lenses, highlighting the impact of technology, demand, and...
Price Change, Premium Lenses
6.8% vs. 3.1% standard
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  • Procedure
  • July 28, 2026
Procedure Mix: LASIK vs. RLE vs. EVO ICL, 2026
Compare the 2026 refractive procedure mix across LASIK, refractive lens exchange (RLE), and EVO ICL. This chart illustrates how patient preferences and advances in vision correction technology are reshaping the...
Procedure Mix
42% LASIK share
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Average patient age (RLE)
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Annual U.S. procedures
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Avg. cost per eye
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Research & Reports

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State of Refractive Lens Exchange, 2026
Median patient age at time of refractive lens exchange, broken out by state and compared against national average.
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RLE Patient Age Distribution, County-Level
Median patient age at time of refractive lens exchange, broken out by state and compared against national average.
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Presbyopia-Correcting IOL Adoption Trends
Median patient age at time of refractive lens exchange, broken out by state and compared against national average.
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How We Estimate Procedure Volume
Median patient age at time of refractive lens exchange, broken out by state and compared against national average.
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Where the data comes from
Statistics are aggregated from public and industry sources and normalized to a consistent methodology.
  • U.S. Census
  • Bureau CDC
  • CMS Industry
  • Surveys
How we publish
Every figure is dated, sourced, and revised on a public schedule. Estimates are labeled clearly and separated from observed data.
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Refractive Insights is an independent data publisher. It does not provide medical advice or clinical recommendations.

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