WHAT ARE LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENSES?

The Light Adjustable Lens, developed by RxSight, is the first intraocular lens that allows your eye surgeon to make adjustments after it has been implanted. Once the lens is in place, your vision can be tested in real-life conditions. Then, using a safe and painless light treatment, your surgeon adjusts the lens to fine-tune your vision.

This ability to adjust the lens after surgery eliminates the guesswork that can come with selecting a lens power beforehand. It provides patients with greater flexibility and the best chance of achieving their desired visual outcome.

How Light Adjustable Lenses Work

The process of customizing your vision with LALs involves three steps:

Lens Implantation

  • During cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange, the Light Adjustable Lens is implanted in place of the natural lens.
  • The surgery is performed using advanced microsurgical techniques to ensure safety and precision.

Healing Period

  • After surgery, your eyes will go through a standard healing process.
  • During this time, you will wear protective glasses that block UV light, preventing unplanned lens changes.

Light Adjustments

  • Once the eye has healed, you will return for light treatments using a specialized device.
  • Each treatment takes only a few minutes and adjusts the lens to improve sharpness, contrast, and clarity.
  • Most patients require two to three adjustments to achieve their final, customized prescription.

Benefits of Light Adjustable Lenses

The Light Adjustable Lens offers unique advantages compared to traditional lens implants:

  • Customized Vision: Adjustments are based on your actual visual experience, not just pre-surgical measurements.
  • Improved Accuracy: Provides the highest likelihood of achieving your target vision.
  • Flexibility: Allows you to “test drive” your vision before finalizing your prescription.
  • Reduced Dependence on Glasses: Many patients enjoy clear distance vision and improved reading vision without corrective lenses.
  • Safe and Proven: FDA-approved and backed by extensive clinical research.

Who Is a Candidate for Light Adjustable Lenses?

You may be an excellent candidate for LALs if:

  • You are undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.
  • You want the most precise and customizable results available.
  • You are interested in reducing your dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
  • You are willing to attend several post-operative adjustment sessions.
  • You are comfortable wearing protective UV-blocking glasses during the adjustment period.

Patients with complex prescriptions, prior refractive surgery such as LASIK or PRK, or those who value visual precision often benefit most from this advanced technology.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY

After your Light Adjustable Lens procedure, you can look forward to:

  • A smooth recovery similar to standard cataract or lens replacement surgery.
  • Temporary use of special protective glasses until final adjustments are complete.
  • Two to three light treatments, spaced a few days apart, to refine your vision.
  • A final “lock-in” treatment that seals your customized prescription into the lens.

Once your adjustments are complete, your vision will remain stable and clear.

Why Choose Pacific Vision Institute for LAL Surgery in San Francisco?

At Pacific Vision Institute, you benefit from the expertise of a nationally recognized team led by Dr. Ella Faktorovich, one of the Bay Area’s most respected refractive surgeons. We are often among the first in San Francisco to bring new technologies to patients, and our commitment to innovation ensures you receive the safest, most effective treatments available.

Our center is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, allowing us to carefully evaluate your eyes and deliver results that meet your unique needs. With thousands of successful Light Adjustable Lenses procedures in San Francisco, Pacific Vision Institute is the trusted choice for patients seeking the highest level of precision in vision correction.

LAL FAQs

How long does the adjustment process take?

Most patients complete the process within 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, depending on healing and the number of adjustments needed.

Will I still need glasses after LAL surgery?

Many patients enjoy sharp vision without glasses, though some may still use reading glasses for fine print depending on their chosen visual goals.

Are Light Adjustable Lenses safe?

Yes. The procedure and adjustments are FDA-approved and performed with strict safety protocols.

Experience Customized Vision

If you are ready to enjoy clearer, sharper, and more customized vision, Light Adjustable Lenses at Pacific Vision Institute may be the right choice for you.

Call our San Francisco office today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward a future with vision tailored specifically to you.

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