Light Adjustable Lens™ by RxSight®

When the natural lens of the eye becomes clouded by cataracts, cataract surgery is performed to replace the cloudy lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) to restore clear vision. Traditionally, a standard or monofocal IOL is used during cataract surgery. Standard IOLs can less accurately correct near or distance vision, but not both and not astigmatism. Now, we are able to offer our patients the Light Adjustable Lens that can correct vision at a range of distances. In fact, These IOLs are so effective that some patients who do not have cataracts choose to use them to correct their vision in a procedure called refractive lens exchange.

The Light Adjustable Lens goes beyond other advanced IOLs in that its lens power can be fine-tuned after it is placed using a safe UV Light Delivery Device (LDD). This allows x Trusted Source Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (SSED) of Light Adjustable Lens and Light Delivery Device system US Food and Drug Administration Go to Source twice as many of our patients to achieve 20/20 vision so that they can reduce or even eliminate their need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

How Does the Light Adjustable Lens Work?

The Light Adjustable Lens is made from a unique material that is photosensitive, which means that it can be molded by exposure to UV light. Once the lens is placed and the patient has healed, the patient returns to our office so our eye doctors can perform a series of customization treatments. After a brief examination, Dr. Montgomery or Dr. Dugan exposes the LAL to UV light which makes tiny alterations to the curvature of the lens. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, this light treatment allows Dr. Montgomery to customize the prescription, or lens power, fine-tuning the patient’s vision for the x Trusted Source Adjustable IOL Could Help Some Ditch Their Glasses After Cataract Surgery American Academy of Ophthalmology Go to Source best outcome . Once the ideal refraction has been reached, Dr. Montgomery “locks it in” with a final light treatment to make it permanent.

Benefits of the Light Adjustable Lens

Our patients enjoy so many benefits from the LAL, including:

• This is the only adjustable IOL that can be fully customized so that patients can “test drive” their vision
• The process is painless, safe, and fast
• Refractive outcomes that are more accurate and precise
• Reduce or eliminate the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses

Preparing for Surgery with the Light Adjustable Lens

If you have been diagnosed with cataracts and are interested in improving your vision with the Light Adjustable Lens, schedule a consultation at Montgomery Eye Care. After a brief examination and review of your medical history, you will have an opportunity to discuss your goals with Dr. Montgomery. If he determines you are a candidate for the LAL, your procedure will be scheduled and you will be given detailed pre- and postoperative instructions.

The LAL Placement Procedure

The Light Adjustable Lens is placed during cataract surgery or during refractive lens exchange, which is an identical procedure that is performed on an outpatient basis.
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Several weeks after your lens implantation surgery, your eye will have healed enough to begin customization treatments. These treatments are fast, painless, and are performed here at the Montgomery Eye Care office. To begin the treatment session, your vision will be tested. You will sit in front of the specialized Light Delivery Device (LDD), which will emit UV light to minutely alter the curvature of your LAL to fine-tune your prescription. Most of our patients require 2 to 4 treatments spaced a few days apart before they reach their ideal refraction. This gives them the opportunity to “test drive” the lens power and make sure it is right for them. Once the right prescription is achieved, your ophthalmologist will “lock-in” that prescription.

Contact Montgomery Eye Care

If you live in the Denver, Westminster or Northglenn areas and are interested in learning about how you may be able to achieve visual freedom with the Light Adjustable Lens, please contact us to schedule a consultation at Montgomery Eye Care.