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The Light Adjustable Lens is an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) that offers patients fully customized vision after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. Both of these procedures involve removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with an IOL.
While typical IOLs are set to one or more focusing powers before cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange, the Light Adjustable Lens is the only IOL that allows your eye doctor to adjust your vision after your procedure. This can give you peace of mind going in on surgery day, knowing you'll get to enjoy personalized vision adjustment that fits your preferences, needs, and lifestyle.
The Light Adjustable Lens Plus (LAL+) is a modified version of the original Light Adjustable Lens that offers all the same benefits but with an extended depth of focus. It employs a modified surface curvature, which results in a slight increase in central lens power.
The Light Adjustable Lens is uniquely formulated with a photosensitive material that allows your eye doctor to adjust the shape of your lens using ultraviolet (UV) light technology. When focusing the Light Delivery Device on your eye during non-invasive treatments, your eye doctor can change the power of the lens to bring you fully customized vision.
Between sessions, you'll have the opportunity to test-drive your new eyesight and make changes at future appointments. Most patients undergo around one to three light treatments with two additional lock-in treatments to finalize their vision.
If you're interested in achieving a personalized visual outcome after cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens could be right for you. Other signs you are a good candidate for the Light Adjustable Lens include:
After undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange with the Light Adjustable Lens, post-operative care is the same as any other IOL. You'll be required to use prescription eye drops that reduce inflammation and prevent infection, and refrain from driving, exercise, and strenuous activities until your eye doctor clears you to do so.
However, with the Light Adjustable Lens, you'll also need to wear special eye protection to prevent exposing the lens to UV light. You will need to wear your eye shield inside and outside at all times until your vision is finalized due to the light-sensitive technology used in the Light Adjustable Lens.
You can only take them off when showering, sleeping, washing your face, or applying eye drops. At your follow-up appointments with your eye doctor at Dell Laser Consultants, they will use the Light Delivery Device in 90-second increments to adjust the shape of your lens.
Once your vision has been locked-in, you can enjoy stunningly clear eyesight designed just for you with the Light Adjustable Lens. By reducing or eliminating your need for visual aids like glasses and contacts, the Light Adjustable Lens can transform your life and bring you visual freedom.
Imagine enjoying every moment with clear, customized vision, from playing with your grandchildren, to unwinding with your favorite TV show, to embarking on a cruise and taking in all the sights. With the Light Adjustable Lens, you can fully embrace these moments in gorgeous high-definition.
Request a ConsultationOur experienced team of ophthalmologists at Dell Laser Consultants have years of valuable expertise performing cataract and refractive lens exchange procedures, utilizing advanced technology like the Light Adjustable Lens to help patients achieve the vision of their dreams.
Dr. Divya M. Varu is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Dell Laser Consultants in Austin, specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. Fellowship-trained in LASIK and Advanced Surface Ablation/PRK, she provides comprehensive eye care, including treatments for dry eye disease, keratoconus, glaucoma, and retinal conditions.
Dr. Steven J. Dell is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Medical Director of Dell Laser Consultants in Austin, specializing in refractive, cataract, and LASIK eye surgery. A pioneer in his field, he was the second U.S. surgeon to perform laser cataract surgery using femtosecond laser technology.
Dr. Gio Campagna is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, complex anterior segment, refractive, pupilloplasty, and interventional glaucoma surgeries. As the son of an ophthalmologist, he has an innate appreciation for the field and uses his extensive expertise and education to help both patients and peers learn more about ophthalmology.
After cataract surgery with the Light Adjustable Lens, you will need to have someone drive you home to begin recovery. Your cataract surgeon will send you home with special UV-protective glasses and prescription eye drops.
You'll need to make sure to use them according to their instructions. An important part of recovery is prioritizing rest and refraining from heavy physical activity.
At your follow-up appointments with your cataract surgeon, they will let you know when it's safe to resume normal activities.
The Light Adjustable Lens is made with special photosensitive material, which allows your eye doctor to reshape the lens after your procedure to reach your desired visual goals. To prevent any changes to your lens before its power is finalized, patients are required to wear special UV-protective glasses.
You must wear your UV-protective glasses at all times while recovering from your procedure to ensure your lenses are not exposed to UV light. However, you can remove them to sleep, shower, wash your face, and apply eye drops.
During the light treatment sessions, your eye doctor will use a coupling gel and a contact lens to target the UV light on the Light Adjustable Lens. Your appointment may take around an hour, but each treatment typically lasts only 90 seconds.
The number of light treatments you will need varies from patient to patient, but one to three treatments are typical. Once you are happy with your visual outcome, you will need to attend two more "lock-in" treatments to finalize your eyesight.
If you want to enjoy more peace of mind going into your cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange procedure, the Light Adjustable Lens may be right for you. Because it is the only IOL that can be adjusted after the procedure, you'll have the opportunity to fine-tune your vision to reach your goals.
The Light Adjustable Lens is also an excellent choice for patients looking for personalized, natural-feeling vision that fits seamlessly with their lifestyle. Between light treatments, you'll get to test out different vision options until arriving at a custom result made for you.
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