The Contact Lens Society of America says the vision of people with cataract surgery can improve with the help of LALs (light adjustable lenses). These IOLs (intraocular lenses) provide customized vision after the procedure. Knowing why you should consider LALs can help motivate you to get them after your surgery. Here are the details you should know.
 

1. LALs Can Correct Refractive Errors

The crisp, clear vision you get from LALs can correct the nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness that you had even before your cataracts developed. Eliminating these refractive errors will enable you to remove any need for corrective eyeglasses or contacts after surgery. LALs have a customizable ABV (adjustable blended vision) feature. It adds an extended depth of focus to one eye. This happens while correcting the distance vision in the opposite eye.

2. LALs Can Help Achieve Excellent Vision Through Adjustments

The eye doctor can adjust LALs noninvasively after inserting them into the eyes. These are the only IOLs that can be adjusted this way. The eye doctor will then show your exact vision options after implanting the lenses. You can test your new vision in real-time and see how it allows you to transform your vision based on your preference. This can allow you to enjoy your new vision while continuing your lifestyle.

3. LALs Remove Halos and Glares

Glare is a very bright light that blocks your vision when it enters your eye. You may experience this when a camera flashes in front of you. Halos are bright rings or circles that appear around a source of light. They are often obvious in dark places or at night. Glares and halos are normal visual reactions to bright light sources. They could be side effects of eye surgery or wearing corrective lenses.

If the glare or halos is because of cataracts, the cloudy lenses are the ones causing them. Aging is a significant factor in cataract formation. The cloudiness can happen in one or both of the patient’s eyes. Once you get LALs during your cataract surgery, you can say goodbye to glares and halos.

4. LALs Can Fit Specific Needs

Eye doctors often estimate traditional lens positions even if several measurements have been made. With LALs, you can get a customized lens experience since the prescription will apply after the procedure. The precision you get from these lenses is unmatched. This allows you to maximize your seeing ability while ending the need for corrective prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses.

5. LALs Provide High-quality Vision

Research reveals that patients with LALs are likely to get high-quality vision without prescription lenses. This is noticeably better than conventional IOLs. Choosing LALs will result in a shorter recovery time, better eyesight, and a shorter treatment period. The vision modifications that you need can happen a few weeks after your cataract procedure. This could consist of two to four light treatments over three to five weeks.

LALs can give you better eyesight after your cataract surgery without going through invasive treatments. At Eastside Eye Physicians, we always aim to provide high-quality vision with high-quality care. Please visit our clinics in St. Clair Shores and Shelby Township, Michigan, for an in-person consultation.


Call Eastside Eye Physicians at 586-774-2020 (St. Clair Shores) or 586-247-2020 (Shelby Township) to schedule an appointment or inquire about our LAL packages.