The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)
The LAL may be the preferred lens for individuals who:
- Want clear vision far away without glasses or want “blended or monovision” where one eye sees clearly far (but not near) and the other eye sees mid/near (but not far).
- Want to avoid a nighttime halo effect
- Are willing and able to return for 3 to 5 additional follow-up visits that may extend for 2-3 months after surgery
- Want the ability to test drive their new vision then adjust the focus of one or both eyes to optimize the way they see after the light adjustable lens has been initially placed into your eye(s)
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(opens in new tab)*Fees cover: surgeon’s fee, operating room/surgical center fee, anesthesia fees, and additional refractive surgical procedures (Eg YAG capsulotomy, LASIK, intraocular lens exchange not including the light adjustable lens) for one year after the original surgical date
Treating Your Astigmatism
Astigmatism is present when the cornea, or front window of the eye, is curved into an oval rather than spherical shape. A spherical cornea allows your eye to see images crisp, clear and sharp. A cornea with astigmatism will cause blurred or shadowed images at all distances. Many people have astigmatism. You may have astigmatism and not even know it. It can occur along with nearsightedness and farsightedness and, if present, will blur your vision at all distances.
When the lens or cataract is removed, if you have any remaining astigmatism, you will experience blurred vision that will require you to wear glasses full-time to see clearly at all distances. You may opt to have your astigmatism corrected during your cataract or lens replacement procedure to reduce your dependence on glasses.
Both of our premium lens replacement or premium cataract surgery packages involve the use of a diamond-keratome and/or astigmatism-correcting lens implants to help reduce or eliminate your astigmatism so you see more clearly without glasses.
