What is the Light Adjustable Lens?
The light adjustable lens (LAL) is an intraocular lens (IOL) designed to improve your vision and be adjusted after cataract surgery. The light adjustable lens is the first and only lens designed to be adjusted after surgery. Made of a special photosensitive material, this lens can be adjusted postoperatively using a targeted light treatment. Unlike traditional IOLs, which are selected before surgery and remain unchanged, the light-adjustable lens allows your surgeon to adjust your vision based on how your eyes heal and your personal preferences.
How Does the Light Adjustable Lens Work?
After cataract surgery, once your eye has healed, your doctor will perform a series of quick and painless UV light treatments in our Wilmington office to reshape the lens. These UV light exposure treatments change the curvature of the artificial intraocular lens inside the eye, improving how light is focused onto the retina. Patients typically undergo two to four light treatments over a period of a few weeks, with each session lasting only a few minutes. This ability to refine your vision after surgery is what makes the light adjustable artificial lens a standout treatment, as it offers a truly personalized approach to your vision correction.
What to Expect from Light Adjustable Lens Treatment
The Light Adjustable Lens process begins with your standard cataract surgery, followed by a healing period of about three to four weeks. During this time, you will wear special UV protective glasses to shield the implanted lens from unintended light exposure. Once the eye is stable, we will begin your light adjustment sessions with our light delivery device in-office, tailoring your vision to your needs, whether you require clear distance vision, improved reading vision, or reduced dependence on glasses. Many patients in Wilmington choose light adjustable lenses because they offer you the ability to adjust your vision after surgery.
After Light Adjustable Lens Treatment
After you have achieved your desired vision, a final light treatment is performed to permanently preserve the lens adjustments. At this stage, you can stop wearing UV-blocking glasses and enjoy your vision without restriction. Most patients experience higher clarity and satisfaction compared to those with standard lenses.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are planning cataract surgery and want to personalize your results, the light adjustable lens at Eye Consultants in Wilmington, Delaware, may be right for you. Our experienced ophthalmologists are here to guide you through the process and help you make the most of this advanced technology. Contact Eye Consultants today by completing the online contact form to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward custom-tailored vision.
Dr. Sean Considine
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Dr. Sean Considine is a board eligible ophthalmologist who specializes in the inner structures of the eye, eye surgery, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. Throughout his education, Dr. Considine’s research has been published in a number of peer-reviewed research journals. He even has published a book of poetry. In addition to being an ophthalmologist, Dr. Considine… Continue reading Dr. Sean Considine
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