What is the
Light Adjustable Lens?
The Light Adjustable Lens and the Light Adjustable Lens Plus, also called the LAL and the LAL+, are unique types of artificial lenses that are used to replace natural lenses during cataract surgery. Unlike other types of IOLs, which have to have their power set before surgery, the LAL is able to be adjusted after cataract surgery.
Thanks to this technology, your Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons cataract surgeon is able to change the lens focusing power after you’ve healed from cataract surgery, so you can test drive and customize your vision.
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Light Adjustable Lens
One of the most critical choices in your cataract surgery journey is which intraocular lens will replace your natural lens during the procedure. An intraocular lens, or IOL, is an artificial lens implanted in the eye as part of a cataract surgery.
The Light Adjustable Lens and Light Adjustable Lens Plus are unique types of IOLs that allow customization and fine-tuning of vision after surgery. At Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we are proud to offer these innovative IOLs to patients who desire greater ability to customize their vision.
Do you have cataracts and think it may be time for cataract surgery?
How Does the
Light Adjustable Lens Work?
After cataract surgery, you will need to return to your eye doctor’s office for a series of follow-up visits. Once your eyes have healed from the procedure, your eye doctor will use a special device called the Light Delivery Device to expose your new lens to ultraviolet light.
This light causes the tiny molecules inside the lens to change shape, which also changes the power of the lens and further refines your vision. You may need a few treatments with the Light Delivery Device to reach your optimal vision clarity.
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The Light Adjustable Lens Plus features a unique design that provides a slightly extended depth of focus compared to the LAL. Similar to the LAL, the LAL+ can be precisely adjusted after surgery using specialized UV light treatments.
The LAL+ provides a wider range of vision compared to the LAL, giving you a better chance of achieving the clear, customized vision you desire.
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What Should I Expect
During Light Treatments?
During your follow-up visits, where your eye doctor will fine-tune your vision with the Light
Delivery Device, you may experience some mild discomfort, like a warming sensation. The adjustment
process is quick and non-invasive.
During the light treatments, you will place your chin on the chin rest and look at a bright light.
The light treatment sessions are typically quick and easy.
It may take up to a day for your eyes to adjust and for you to notice an improvement in your vision.
Once the final light adjustment is made, the focusing power of the lens is locked in and stable over
the long term.
Only routine eye exams and care are required afterward to maintain your vision with the LAL or the
LAL+.
How Do I Know if the
Light Adjustable Lens Is Right For Me?
If you are interested in the ability to fully customize and personalize your vision after cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens or the Light Adjustable Lens Plus may be the perfect IOL choice for you. Your eye doctor at Georgia Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Atlanta, Georgia, will help you determine which lens may be best for you.
During your consultation, your eye doctor will examine your eyes and ask about your vision goals, lifestyle, everyday activities, and budget. For most people wanting a customizable cataract surgery experience, the LAL and LAL+ are excellent options.
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