Light Adjustable Lenses are an advanced type of intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery. Unlike traditional IOLs, LALs can be adjusted after they are implanted in your eye. This adjustment is done using a special light treatment, allowing for fine-tuning of your vision to meet your specific needs.
Light Adjustable Lenses work through a series of steps. First, during cataract surgery, your eye surgeon implants the LAL in a manner similar to a traditional IOL.
After the surgery, your eye will need to heal for a few weeks before any adjustments begin. Once healed, you will visit your eye doctor to undergo a series of painless light treatments. These treatments adjust the lens to refine your vision.
Finally, after achieving the desired vision, a final light treatment locks in the adjustments, ensuring long-lasting results.
During the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) procedure, you will first undergo cataract surgery, where your eye surgeon will implant the LAL similarly to a traditional intraocular lens (IOL). After the surgery, there will be a healing period of a few weeks to allow your eye to recover. Once your eye has healed, you will return to your eye doctor for a series of painless light treatments that adjust the lens to fine-tune your vision. These treatments are non-invasive and typically require several visits to achieve the desired visual outcome. Finally, a final light treatment will lock in the adjustments, ensuring long-lasting and stable results.
The cost of a Light Adjustable Lens procedure can vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. Many patients find that investing in LALs leads to long-term savings compared to the ongoing costs of glasses and contacts. Ask about financing options and payment plans that may be available for your LAL procedure.
