What Is the Light Adjustable Lens?
During cataract surgery, an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) is inserted into your eye to match your specific vision needs. While most IOLs are permanent and their strength cannot be adjusted post-implantation, at Erdey Searcy Eye Group, we're excited to offer the Light Adjustable Lens by RxSight®, a groundbreaking option recently endorsed by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for delivering unmatched clarity and precision in vision correction. This innovative IOL allows for adjustments to your vision preferences through several in-office sessions after its implantation. For more information on enhancing your vision with this advanced IOL technology, reach out to our Columbus, OH office to schedule a consultation.
What Are the Benefits of Light Adjustable Lenses?
Light Adjustable Lenses offer unique benefits by allowing post-surgery adjustments for optimal vision correction. Other benefits include:
- Can be fine-tuned after implantation using specialized light treatment
- Adjustments minimize the likelihood of needing further corrective surgeries
- Provides excellent distance, intermediate, and near vision
- Ensures the final vision correction meets individual visual requirements
Who Can Have the Light Adjustable Lens?
Light Adjustable Lenses are an innovative option for individuals undergoing cataract surgery or those seeking vision correction. Candidates for LALs typically include adults over the age of 22 with a stable prescription and cataracts or significant refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Additionally, patients who desire customized vision outcomes and are open to participating in the adjustment process—where the lenses are fine-tuned using light treatment post-surgery — are ideal candidates. Those with specific eye conditions or previous eye surgeries may need a thorough evaluation to determine their suitability for this advanced lens option.
How Does the Light Adjustable Lens Work?
Similar to traditional IOLs, the Light Adjustable Lens is also implanted during cataract surgery. What sets it apart is its unique photosensitive silicone composition, which allows for post-surgical adjustments with light. Once your eyes have healed from surgery, you'll visit your eye care provider for a few brief UV light sessions designed to fine-tune your vision. These adjustments involve a specialized device that emits low-intensity UV light onto the lens in your eye, reshaping it over approximately 90 seconds per eye. You'll have the opportunity to test and refine your vision during these sessions until it aligns perfectly with your personal vision and lifestyle preferences.
What Can I Expect After receiving My Light Adjustable Lens?
Once the Light Adjustable Lens is placed in your eyes during cataract surgery, your sensitivity to light will increase significantly. To protect your eyes, you'll be given special UV protective glasses that you should wear constantly for the next 24 hours. These glasses are necessary for both indoor and outdoor use but can be taken off while you sleep or shower. Typically, patients undergo 2 – 4 sessions of ultraviolet light adjustments within a period of 1 – 2 weeks to achieve their desired vision clarity. After completing these sessions, you'll be able to enjoy the benefits of your enhanced, clearer vision.
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For those contemplating cataract removal surgery in Columbus, OH, the opportunity to enhance your sight with the advanced Light Adjustable Lens by RxSight is an option worth exploring. This innovative lens option has enabled numerous patients at Erdey Searcy Eye Group to achieve unparalleled visual precision compared to conventional, fixed-focus IOLs. To discover more about how you can benefit from this technology and determine your eligibility, reach out to us to arrange a consultation.
Light Adjustable Lens FAQ
How long does it take to adjust the Light Adjustable Lens?
Adjusting the Light Adjustable Lens typically involves a few brief in-office UV light sessions following cataract surgery. Each session lasts about 90 seconds per eye, and the entire adjustment process is usually completed within a few weeks. This allows you to achieve the best possible vision tailored to your needs.
Can I drive immediately after a Light Adjustable Lens adjustment session?
It is generally recommended to avoid driving immediately after a Light Adjustable Lens adjustment session, as your vision might be temporarily affected. It’s best to arrange for someone to drive you home after each session. Your eye care provider at Erdey Searcy Eye Group will advise you on when it’s safe to resume driving.
How often do I need to visit the office for Light Adjustable Lens adjustments?
You will need to visit the office for several adjustment sessions after your cataract surgery. These visits are typically spaced out over a few weeks to ensure optimal vision correction. Your eye care provider will schedule and guide you through each session to fine-tune your vision precisely.
