Discovering a Solution
Tom Larson, a top local real estate agent and passionate tennis player, wasn’t ready to slow down. But his vision was becoming a daily frustration—between constantly misplacing his reading glasses and struggling to see clearly while driving at night.
He first heard about Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) during a Rotary meeting and soon scheduled a consultation with Dr. Gary Barth. Opting for RLE with monovision, Tom chose to correct one eye for distance and the other for near vision, freeing himself from the burden of glasses once and for all.
Before the procedure, Tom joked about owning 30 pairs of readers to match his outfits. “Putting them on and off all day was exhausting,” he said. “And if I forgot them, I was useless.”
Night driving had also become a concern, but he hadn’t realized how much his vision had declined until he stopped to think about it.
A Surprisingly Easy Experience
The procedure itself, he said, was more straightforward than expected. “The team at Barth Vision & Optical is unfreakingbelievable. It felt more like a spa visit than surgery.”
Now, Tom is back on the tennis court, tracking the ball better than ever, driving confidently at night, and enjoying a brighter, more detailed world. “It’s like going from a dull crayon box to full color,” he said with a grin. “And I haven’t reached for glasses since.”
One quirky side effect? Tom used to instinctively reach for his readers whenever deep in thought—something he’s now learning to unlearn. “It’s funny, but also a reminder of how much things have changed.”
A Whole New Outlook
Tom calls the experience “tremendous,” and says the results have far exceeded his expectations. “My vision is fantastic, and I feel like I’ve got a whole new lease on life.” For those tired of juggling glasses or struggling with fading vision, Tom’s story proves that RLE with monovision can be a true game-changer.
Tom Larson is CEO of Luxe Places International Realty, luxeplaces.com/
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is an outpatient procedure that is usually completed in under 20 minutes. To learn more about Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and our advanced surgical suite call today to schedule an appointment and discover if RLE is right for you.
