WOW! Forum: RLE: Improving Vision

Description

Dr. Maximilion Psolka will present a free WOW! Working on Wellness Radio Forum on Wednesday, February11th, from 2:00-3:00 pm, on KSQM FM Radio, at 91.5 on the radio dial. Max Psolka, MD, specializes in cornea, cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. A retired US Army Colonel, Dr. Psolka served as a Flight Surgeon while stationed in Europe. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before completing a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Institute. Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE, is an advanced surgical procedure providing patients an opportunity to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Similar to cataract surgery, RLE removes the eye’s natural lens and replaces it with a clear lens implant -called an intraocular lens (IOL). RLE is an excellent option for individuals ages 50 and older who experience extreme nearsightedness, farsightedness or presbyopia – age related loss of near vision caused by the natural lens becoming less flexible over time. Unlike LASIK or PRK, RLE addresses the root cause of aging vision by replacing the lens itself before a cataract forms. Patients choosing RLE have access to advanced technology IOLs that can be customized to match their lifestyle needs. While RLE is considered a refractive (vision correction) procedure and is not covered by insurance, it offers a long-term solution for those seeking to enjoy clearer vision and greater visual independence with less dependence on glasses or contact lenses. WOW! Working on Wellness is a health education program of Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic—Sequim’s free clinic. The Clinic provides basic urgent care and chronic health care services to uninsured community members. Our work is supported by more than seventy volunteers, including physicians, other professional health care providers and laypersons, as well as private and public donations from the Sequim community and beyond. We would like to thank our 2026 Proud Supporters: Jamestown Family Health Clinic, KSQM FM Radio Station, Olympic Medical Center, and Acrisure Insurance. The Basic Urgent Care Clinic is open to patients on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00 pm. Individuals interested in supporting the Clinic may call 360.582.0218.