264 | The Best Kept Secret in Midlife Vision with Ramon Gomez
Mon Feb 02 2026
Episode 264: The Best Kept Secret in Midlife Vision with Ramon Gomez
Are you tired of the "long-arm game?" In this episode, Heather Pettey pulls back the curtain on a life-changing procedure that most women in midlife don't even know exists. If you’ve been told you aren’t a candidate for LASIK, or if you’re tired of your contacts drying out and your readers disappearing when you need them most, this conversation is for you.
Heather is joined by Ramon Gomez from the Eye Specialty Group in Memphis to discuss Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)—the "best-kept secret" that gave Heather 20/20 vision and the freedom to finally donate her glasses to Costco.
In this episode, we cover:
The LASIK Reality Check: Why LASIK isn't always the answer for those of us over 50.
The "iPhone" Analogy: How your natural lens loses its "auto-zoom" (accommodation) as we age.
Refractive Lens Exchange vs. Cataract Surgery: Why waiting for cataracts might be costing you years of visual freedom.
The Procedure & Recovery: Does it hurt? (Spoiler: No!) And how fast can you get back to your active lifestyle?
Investment in Self: Shifting the mindset from investing in our children to finally investing in our own quality of life.
Key Highlights:
[08:12] Why Ramon had to "hurt Heather's feelings" regarding her LASIK candidacy.
[14:45] Understanding the PanOptix Pro lens and how the "Rings of Power" technology works.
[22:30] The 20-minute procedure: What to expect from "Twilight Anesthesia."
[31:10] Why you will never need cataract surgery after this procedure.
Connect with Our Guest:
Guest: Ramon Gomez, Eye Specialty Group
Location: Memphis & Collierville, TN
Contact: Ramon Gomez email
Website: Eye Specialty Group
Schedule a Consultation: Mention the Life Coach BFF Show when you call to inquire about your free consultation!
Resources Mentioned:
Heather’s Word of the Year: FREE
Brand: Our Midlife Moxie
Community: Join @OurMidlifeMoxie
Connect with Heather & Dr. Carol Lynn:
Follow on Instagram @OurMidlifeMoxie
Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Hit that follow button on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Journal: Grab your copy of My Midlife Moxie on Amazon!
Join the Club: Order your journal, turn to Page 2, and register to receive your invitation to our Thursday night Zoom Journaling Sessions (7:00–7:30 PM CST).
Snag your My Midlife Moxie Journal
Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal
Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news!
Join The Facebook Group:
@ourmidlifemoxie
Connect with Host Heather Pettey:
Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com
Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching
Speaker Request Here
Instagram @HeatherPettey_
Facebook: @HeatherPettey1
Linkedin: @HeatherPettey
Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller)
Connect with Dr. Carol Lynn:
Linkedin
Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com
Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie
Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com
Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice!
*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach. Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician, and our guests share their own expertise. Nothing you hear here should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your own doctor about your personal health or medical needs.
We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on what you hear today.
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Episode 264: The Best Kept Secret in Midlife Vision with Ramon Gomez Are you tired of the "long-arm game?" In this episode, Heather Pettey pulls back the curtain on a life-changing procedure that most women in midlife don't even know exists. If you’ve been told you aren’t a candidate for LASIK, or if you’re tired of your contacts drying out and your readers disappearing when you need them most, this conversation is for you. Heather is joined by Ramon Gomez from the Eye Specialty Group in Memphis to discuss Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE)—the "best-kept secret" that gave Heather 20/20 vision and the freedom to finally donate her glasses to Costco. In this episode, we cover: The LASIK Reality Check: Why LASIK isn't always the answer for those of us over 50. The "iPhone" Analogy: How your natural lens loses its "auto-zoom" (accommodation) as we age. Refractive Lens Exchange vs. Cataract Surgery: Why waiting for cataracts might be costing you years of visual freedom. The Procedure & Recovery: Does it hurt? (Spoiler: No!) And how fast can you get back to your active lifestyle? Investment in Self: Shifting the mindset from investing in our children to finally investing in our own quality of life. Key Highlights: [08:12] Why Ramon had to "hurt Heather's feelings" regarding her LASIK candidacy. [14:45] Understanding the PanOptix Pro lens and how the "Rings of Power" technology works. [22:30] The 20-minute procedure: What to expect from "Twilight Anesthesia." [31:10] Why you will never need cataract surgery after this procedure. Connect with Our Guest: Guest: Ramon Gomez, Eye Specialty Group Location: Memphis & Collierville, TN Contact: Ramon Gomez email Website: Eye Specialty Group Schedule a Consultation: Mention the Life Coach BFF Show when you call to inquire about your free consultation! Resources Mentioned: Heather’s Word of the Year: FREE Brand: Our Midlife Moxie Community: Join @OurMidlifeMoxie Connect with Heather & Dr. Carol Lynn: Follow on Instagram @OurMidlifeMoxie Subscribe: Never miss an episode! Hit that follow button on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Journal: Grab your copy of My Midlife Moxie on Amazon! Join the Club: Order your journal, turn to Page 2, and register to receive your invitation to our Thursday night Zoom Journaling Sessions (7:00–7:30 PM CST). Snag your My Midlife Moxie Journal Digital Version My Midlife Moxie Journal Sign Up and Get the latest MOXIE news! Join The Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Connect with Host Heather Pettey: Email: hpetteyoffice@gmail.com Private Coaching with Heather:https://www.ourmidlifemoxie.com/heatherpetteycoaching Speaker Request Here Instagram @HeatherPettey_ Facebook: @HeatherPettey1 Linkedin: @HeatherPettey Book: "Keep It Simple, Sarah" (Amazon bestseller) Connect with Dr. Carol Lynn: Linkedin Website: https://www.drcarollynn.com Facebook Group: @ourmidlifemoxie Website: www.ourmidlifemoxie.com Don't forget to subscribe to the Life Coach BFF Show for more inspiring content and practical life advice! *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Heather Pettey is a certified coach. Dr. Carol Lynn is a licensed physician, and our guests share their own expertise. Nothing you hear here should be taken as medical advice. Always talk with your own doctor about your personal health or medical needs. We are not responsible for any decisions you make based on what you hear today.