If you’re experiencing blurry vision, glare, or difficulty with night driving, the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) could be the solution for you. Led by Dr. Jimmy Hu, NJ Eye and Ear LASIK Center offers this innovative lens to provide precise vision correction, adapting to your unique needs for optimal results.
Overview
The Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL) is an advanced intraocular lens that provides precise vision correction after cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. Unlike traditional lenses, LAL can be customized after implantation using UV light treatments. After your procedure, Dr. Hu will adjust the lens to fine-tune your vision, ensuring the best possible outcome. This feature allows for adjustments to reach your ideal prescription, reducing the need for glasses or contact lenses and offering clearer, more accurate vision for your eyes.
Light Adjustable Lens™ Treats:
- Blurry vision caused by cataracts
- Difficulty with night driving or glare
- Astigmatism following cataract surgery
- Nearsightedness or farsightedness
- Presbyopia (age-related near vision decline)
- Reduced contrast sensitivity and clarity
How Does the Light Adjustable Lens™ Work?
The Light Adjustable Lens™ is made from a unique material that responds to ultraviolet (UV) light. After implantation, Dr. Hu can fine-tune the lens using precise UV light treatments to adjust its shape and power, customizing your vision.
The lens undergoes controlled changes, enabling adjustments to correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. This ability to modify the lens after surgery ensures a more accurate prescription, allowing for optimal vision correction over several sessions.
Benefits of Light Adjustable Lens™:
- Ability to fine-tune vision post-surgery for optimal results
- Customizable to correct refractive errors like astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness
- Reduces the need for glasses or contact lenses
- Enhances clarity and contrast sensitivity
- Ideal for patients with presbyopia or age-related near vision decline
- Provides a more precise vision correction than traditional IOLs
- Quick, non-invasive adjustment process using UV light
- High level of patient satisfaction with visual outcomes
Light Adjustable Lens™ FAQs
How Long Does the Light Adjustable Lens™ Procedure Take?
The implantation of the Light Adjustable Lens™ typically takes 15 to 20 minutes, similar to traditional cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange. The customization process, where the lens is adjusted with UV light, happens after the initial implantation in follow-up visits.
How Soon Will I Notice Results After the Light Adjustable Lens™ Surgery?
You may begin noticing improvements in your vision within a few days following surgery. The lens is designed to work immediately after implantation, but adjustments using UV light to fine-tune your vision will take place over a series of follow-up visits.
Is the Light Adjustable Lens™ Procedure Painful?
The Light Adjustable Lens™ implantation is generally pain-free. During the surgery, your eye will be numbed using topical anesthetic drops, ensuring a comfortable procedure. Some patients may experience mild discomfort after the procedure, but this is temporary.
How Many Adjustments Will I Need?
The number of adjustments depends on your individual vision needs. Most patients typically require one or two UV light treatments to achieve optimal vision. During your follow-up visits, Dr. Hu will assess your vision and determine if additional adjustments are necessary.
How Does the Light Adjustable Lens™ Compare to Traditional Intraocular Lenses?
Unlike traditional IOLs, the Light Adjustable Lens™ offers the unique advantage of post-surgical adjustments. This allows for more precise vision correction, especially for patients who may have complex refractive errors such as astigmatism or presbyopia. Traditional lenses are fixed after implantation, while the LAL can be modified to achieve the best possible outcome for your individual vision needs.
How Long Will the Light Adjustable Lens™ Last?
The Light Adjustable Lens™ is designed for long-term use and can last for many years. The lens material is durable and resistant to degradation over time. With proper care and regular follow-up visits, the LAL will provide clear, stable vision well into your later years.
Schedule Your Consultation
Dr. Jimmy Hu is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized training in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. With his extensive expertise and experience, he is dedicated to providing personalized vision correction options, including the Light Adjustable Lens™. Whether you’re undergoing cataract surgery or seeking optimal vision, Dr. Hu can help determine if this advanced solution is right for you. Schedule your consultation today to explore how the Light Adjustable Lens™ can enhance your vision.
