Light Adjustable Lens in San Antonio

Anyone who needs to remove their natural eye lens and replace it with an Intraocular Lens (IOL), such as the LAL.  So, a patient with a cataract can have the LAL.  A patient who does not have cataracts but wants to benefit from a lens exchange can have the LAL.  

The LAL is especially beneficial to patients that had previous refractive procedures earlier in life, such as LASIK, PRK or Radial Keratotomy (RK) because the calculation of the Intraocular Lens (IOL) becomes tricky on a previously operated eye.  Fine tuning the lens prescription after the LAL placement helps surgeons achieve the desired vision patients seek.

The unique beauty of the LAL is that it allows patients to preview their vision after surgery and assess if it meets their personal needs and lifestyle requirements. Patients can go home and try the lens and see if it is precisely as they want or return back to the office for nonsurgical modifications.  If the vision needs to be tweaked or adjusted, it can be done simply by looking into a UV light source called a Light Delivery Device (LDD) for a couple of minutes or less to lock in the prescription by changing the lens shape and power in the implanted lens. This can be done repeatedly at different appointments until the patient is satisfied with the vision. The Light Adjustable Lens is the only one of its kind from RxSight.

Looking directly at the sun is not advised ever, but we provide 2 sets of glasses following surgery: clear and dark glasses. The clear glasses are for indoor use and the dark glasses for outdoor use. There is a 4-6 week window of locking in the lens prescription and for that duration, those specific glasses are advised to be worn. After this time, the prescription is fully locked in.

At your appointment, we will discuss all costs associated with surgery and if any portion is covered by your specific insurance carrier and what is considered elective and out of pocket.