A Clearer Future: How the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® is Changing the Shape of Cataract Surgery at Eye Consultants of Savannah
Cataract surgery is the most performed surgical procedure in the United States. About 50% of Americans will
develop cataracts by age 75, and if left untreated, can lead to blindness. Fortunately, advancements in technology,
like the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®/LAL+®), are giving our patients at Eye Consultants of Savannah more control over their vision than ever before.
What Are Cataracts?
Cataracts form when the proteins and fibers in the eye’s natural lens begin to break down, leading to hazy or cloudy vision. Once they develop, cataracts worsen over time, making surgery the only effective treatment.
Clear vs. Clouded Lens
Clear Lens: Light enters the eye smoothly, passing through the cornea and lens to focus sharply on the retina, creating a crisp and clear image.
Clouded Lens: A cataract blocks and scatters light as it passes through the lens, leading to blurry vision, faded colors, and increased difficulty seeing at night.
How Does Cataract Surgery Work?
During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The procedure typically takes about 15 minutes per eye, and while patients remain awake, numbing eye drops ensure comfort throughout.
The Light Adjustable Lens Difference
Unlike traditional fixed IOLs, the Light Adjustable Lens is the first and only lens that can be customized after surgery. This groundbreaking technology allows patients to fine-tune their vision in the weeks following their procedure using ultraviolet (UV) light treatments.
Why Choose the Light Adjustable Lens?
Customized Vision: Patients don’t have to make final decisions about their vision before surgery. Instead, they can experience life with their new lens and provide input on their adjustments.
More control over your results: The Light Adjustable Lens lets you partner with your doctor to refine your vision to best suit your lifestyle.
The Light Adjustable Lens is redefining what’s possible. If you’re considering cataract surgery with Eye Consultants of Savannah, ask your doctor if the Light Adjustable Lens is right for you.
