The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is a unique intraocular lens that allows for post-operative adjustment. While typical IOLs have fixed focusing power, the Light Adjustable Lens incorporates a light-reactive material that enables your cataract surgeon at South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners to modify the lens' power post-cataract surgery.
This is done through a sequence of treatments using a specialized UV light delivery device, resulting in a fully personalized lens to meet your specific visual needs. It offers the novel advantage of allowing you to experience and evaluate your new vision before it's finalized.
Request LAL ConsultationNow available at South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners, the Light Adjustable Lens is a state-of-the-art IOL that enables you to achieve your desired vision through customization.
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During cataract surgery, your surgeon will replace your cloudy natural lens with the Light Adjustable Lens. Initially, the lens power will be set to your estimated vision requirements.
Once you have recovered from the procedure, you will meet with your cataract surgeon and undergo a series of treatments to fine-tune your vision. They will target specific areas of the Light Adjustable Lens using a proprietary Light Delivery Device positioned before your eye.
This process reshapes the lens, adjusting its curvature and refractive power. Due to the highly sensitive nature of the Light Adjustable Lens, you must wear UV-protective glasses at all times to protect the lens from changing accidentally.
To reach your desired visual outcome, you may need 1-3 light treatments followed by two "lock-in" treatments to prevent any changes. Between these treatments, you'll have the opportunity to evaluate your vision to make sure it matches the clarity you're looking for.
As with typical IOLs, recovery from cataract surgery with the Light Adjustable Lens is generally quick and uncomplicated. The main difference is your follow-up visits to your ophthalmologist to optimize your vision with the Light Delivery Device.
Once you're in recovery, wear your UV-protective glasses at all times unless you are showering, sleeping, or applying eye drops. Your eye doctor at South Georgia North Florida Eye Partners will provide comprehensive guidelines to avoid complications and achieve the best possible results.
Request LAL ConsultationThe Light Adjustable Lens may be suitable for you if you're aiming for optimal vision post-cataract removal and are comfortable with a brief series of painless follow-up treatments.
Consulting your cataract surgeon is the best and only way to determine if the Light Adjustable Lens suits your needs. They can provide a comprehensive summary of each IOL's pros and cons and help you make an informed decision.
The Light Adjustable Lens is often an excellent choice for patients with astigmatism who may not have been a good fit for other premium IOLs in the past. It's also a good option for people who don't want to rely on visual aids like reading glasses and want to achieve sharper, clearer vision.
Although the Light Adjustable Lens has an out-of-pocket cost, most patients find it a worthwhile investment in precise vision correction.
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