Light Adjustable Lens (LALs) are a revolutionary type of lens implant used in cataract or lens replacement surgery. What makes them unique is the ability for your eye surgeon to fine-tune your vision after the lens has been placed in your eye.
Once the lens is implanted, you have the chance to test your vision in your normal, everyday life. If minor adjustments are needed, your surgeon uses a safe, painless light treatment to precisely change the power of the lens. This eliminates the "guesswork" traditionally associated with choosing a lens power before surgery, giving you greater control and the highest chance of achieving your absolute best visual result.
The Light Adjustable Lens offers unique advantages compared to traditional lens implants:
You may be an excellent candidate for LALs if:
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.
The process of customizing your vision with LALs involves three steps:
Recovery after Light Adjustable Lens surgery is typically smooth, with many patients noticing clearer vision early on. Mild irritation or temporary fluctuations are normal as the eye heals. During this period, it is essential to wear UV-blocking glasses at all times to protect the lens from unintended ultraviolet exposure. Once the eye is stable, you will return for a series of brief, painless light adjustment sessions. These treatments allow your surgeon to fine tune the lens based on your visual feedback, creating a level of customization not possible with traditional implants.
After your ideal vision is achieved, a final lock in treatment permanently sets your personalized prescription, and you may discontinue the UV-blocking glasses. Most patients resume normal activities quickly, and our team provides detailed guidance throughout the process to support safe healing and long term visual clarity.
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.
Most patients complete the process within 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, depending on healing and the number of adjustments needed.
Many patients enjoy sharp vision without glasses, though some may still use reading glasses for fine print depending on their chosen visual goals.
Yes. The procedure and adjustments are FDA-approved and performed with strict safety protocols.
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