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South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners Lets Patients “Test Drive Their Vision”After Cataract Surgery, With The Light Adjustable Lens Procedure (LAL)
Posted by: South Georgia / North Florida Eye Partners in Eye Health
The first and only lens customizable AFTER cataract surgery
Valdosta, GA – (July, 15, 2024) – South Georgia North Florida is delighted to announce the addition of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) to its offerings, the first and only lens that can be customized after cataract surgery. This FDA-approved innovation empowers patients to customize their vision based on their unique lifestyles and preferences, leading to more precise visual outcomes.
Scott Petermann, MD, Ophthalmologist at South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners, shared, “Our practice continually embraces new advancements in eye care technologies so that we can better meet patient needs. Our team is committed to implementing cutting-edge technologies like the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) to enhance our patients’ quality of life post-surgery. With the LAL, we can provide our patients with unprecedented control over their vision in ways they’ve never experienced before.”
The procedure is currently being performed by South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners’ experienced cataract surgeons, Dr. Scott Petermann and Dr. Wes Ross.
Why the LAL is Revolutionary:
Before the advent of the LAL, cataract surgery patients lacked the ability to determine their exact visual acuity post-surgery, often resulting in suboptimal outcomes. According to the Market Scope 2020 IOL Market Report, only 6 out of 10 cataract patients achieve their targeted vision, with an even smaller percentage achieving excellent vision at all distances. 1 With the LAL, patients now have unprecedented control over their post-surgery vision.
Studies have shown that patients who received the LAL and the recommended post-surgery treatments were almost twice as likely to achieve 20/20 vision or better without glasses compared to cataract patients who have standard lens implants. 2
How the LAL Works:
Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with a synthetic one, typically taking around 15 minutes per eye on separate days. The LAL is one type of synthetic cataract lens, crafted from a unique material that changes shape and power in response to UV light. This allows for precise vision customization through brief post-surgery procedures using the Light Delivery Device (LDD).
“Test Driving Your Vision” After Surgery:
Patients return to their doctor’s office about three weeks after cataract surgery for customized vision treatments. Through a series of one to three UV light treatments, followed by two final “lock-in” treatments, the patient’s vision can be fine-tuned beyond that of a standard intraocular lens (IOL). Between treatments, patients wear protective glasses to safeguard against accidental lens changes.
To learn more about the Light Adjustable Lens or schedule a consultation, you can visit our website at: southgeorgiaeye.com, or text/call our offices at: 229-244-2068.
