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      • The LAL contains molecules that are light-sensitive. Their position can be adjusted by an external UV light beam, which alters the shape of the IOL without requiring additional surgery. As the shape of the IOL changes, its power changes, which can adjust for astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness.
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  3. www.mayoclinic.org › medical-professionalsFine-tuning cataract surgery: light adjustable lens - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 27, 2023 · The Light Adjustable Lens is made of a special photosensitive material that changes the power of the implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light, increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome. The cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation procedure is equivalent to traditional cataract surgery.

  4. www.changcataract.com › Chang-handout-for-LALThe Light Adjustable Lens What you should expect - Chang Cataract

    The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the first intraocular lens (IOL) whose power can be adjusted after cataract surgery. It is designed to improve how well you see without eyeglasses compared to a standard single focus lens implant. What is the advantage of the light adjustable lens over other IOLs?

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  6. www.vision-institute.com › understanding-lightYour Guide To The Light Adjustable Lens | Cataract Surgery

    May 15, 2024 · The light adjustable lens works by using a unique property of the lens material called photoreactivity. This means that the lens can change its shape and optical properties in response to UV light. By exposing the lens to specific patterns of UV light, our surgeon can modify the curvature and power of the lens, fine-tuning your vision.

  7. clevelandeyeclinic.com › cataracts-ohio › the-lightThe Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) - Adjustable Cataract Lens ...

    The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the only IOL that enables you and your doctor to design, trial, and customize your vision after cataract surgery. Adjustability takes cataract surgery to the next level by giving you a lens customized specifically for your eyes.

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    Approved use: The Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®), Light Adjustable Lens+™ (LAL+™), and Light Delivery Device™ (LDD™) system is approved for patients who have a cataract and need surgery for it, have corneal astigmatism (at least 0.75 diopters) before surgery, and do not have preexisting macular disease. Who should not receive this treatment?

  10. medprofvideos.mayoclinic.org › videos › lightLight adjustable lens - what every ophthalmologist should ...

    Oct 12, 2023 · Light adjustable lens (LAL) is the only artificial intraocular lens that allows physicians to design, trial and customize a patient’s vision after cataract surgery.

  11. www.nebraskamed.com › health › conditions-andLight adjustable lenses: Customize your vision after cataract ...

    May 22, 2023 · Your provider can adjust the strength of a light-adjustable lens, also known as LAL, after your cataract surgery, unlike other IOLs. “So, if the lens power is off a little bit, or if you have astigmatism, we can correct it by changing the artificial lens with a light adjustment,” says Dr. Timperley.