Cataract Surgery
Personalized Vision With the Light Adjustable Lens
The only lens that can be adjusted after surgery, so your vision can be fine-tuned to your specific needs.
What Is the Light Adjustable Lens?
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is an advanced intraocular lens (IOL) used during cataract surgery or lens replacement. Unlike conventional IOLs, it can be adjusted and fine-tuned after it is implanted using light. Developed by RxSight, the LAL gives patients an unmatched level of control over their post-surgery vision.
How the Light Adjustable Lens Works
UV light triggers changes in the lens material, letting your provider make subtle adjustments over time.
1. Implantation
The LAL is placed during cataract surgery just like a standard lens.
2. Adjustment Period
After healing, the lens is adjusted in your doctor's office using a UV light treatment.
3. Final Result
Once treatments are complete, your vision is customized to the best possible clarity.
Who Is a Candidate?
The LAL may be ideal if you are undergoing cataract surgery or lens replacement, want vision correction without depending on glasses or contacts, have a stable prescription that has remained unchanged for at least a year, and want control over fine-tuning your vision after the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Light Adjustable Lens safe?
Yes. It is a safe, FDA-approved, minimally invasive treatment.
How long does the adjustment process take?
It typically takes a few follow-up visits over the course of about a month.
Will I still need glasses afterward?
Many patients experience reduced dependence on glasses or contacts, depending on their vision goals.
Will I feel the lens?
No. Once implanted, you shouldn't feel the Light Adjustable Lens at all.
What is recovery like?
Recovery is typically about a month, with required follow-up appointments for your adjustments.
Customize your vision after surgery
Ask the DLV Vision team whether the Light Adjustable Lens is right for you.