Lens Replacement
What Is Lens Replacement?
Lens replacement, also known as refractive lens exchange, is a procedure where the natural lens in your eye is removed and replaced with a high-performance lifestyle lens that permanently corrects near- and far-sightedness or astigmatism. It also prevents the formation of cataracts and provides greater freedom from glasses and contacts.
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Proven Safe and Effective
Lens replacement is the same procedure used in other vision correction surgeries and has a proven track record of safety and success. Recovery time is quick, usually within one to two days. There are few, if any, complications and the results are permanent.
Choose The Right Lifestyle Lens For You
Depending on your lifestyle and vision needs, there are a variety of lenses to choose from. Click on the link below to view the types of lenses available and talk with your doctor to determine the one best suited for your needs.
Do you wear glasses to correct astigmatism? Now you may have another option.
Toric lenses can tremendously improve the quality of vision for those who have astigmatism, far more than is possible with a standard IOL. Ask your eye doctor for more information about your astigmatism-correcting toric lens options.
Are you looking to enjoy a full range of vision, while reducing or eliminating the need for glasses?
As we age, the eye's lens naturally begins to harden and become less flexible, preventing the lens from changing shape to focus on close-up images. This is called presbyopia. Multifocal lenses implanted during cataract surgery restore your ability to focus on near objects. The result is clearer vision at all distances without the aid of glasses and contacts.
Multifocal lenses and extended depth of focus lenses have been shown to offer an even greater level of magnification for near objects than other lenses. The multifocal IOL contains added magnification in different parts of the lens, which focuses light at different distances. This is what allows the eye to focus clearly without glasses at all distances.
The First and Only Lens Adjusted After Cataract Surgery
Most IOLs are designed for a specific vision outcome before cataract surgery and cannot be changed once they have been implanted. The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) from RxSight is the only IOL that allows you and your doctor to customize your vision after cataract surgery. LAL gives you the ability to update your sight after cataract surgery to find your desired outcome.
Like other IOLs, the LAL is implanted during your cataract surgery. Once your eye has healed after cataract surgery, you return to your eye doctor to have your vision tested. During this visit you will be able to preview and compare possible vision outcomes based on your unique preferences and lifestyle requirements before selecting a prescription for your adjustable lens. Once your desired vision outcome is decided, your doctor performs a proprietary light treatment to the lens that precisely reshapes your implanted lens based on the visual correction that is needed to target your custom prescription.
How does the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) work?
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is made of a special photosensitive material that changes the shape and power of your implanted lens in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. Light treatments are delivered in your doctor’s office. The light treatment procedure can be adjusted and performed multiple times to ensure the lens is correctly customized for your vison needs. Once you have found your desired visual outcome, you will receive your final light treatment. Your vision will be customized, and no further changes will be needed. The lens will be set and UV light will no longer affect the shape of the lens.
Is the Light Adjustable Lens right for me?
The Light Adjustable Lens has been approved by the FDA for use in cataract surgery recipients with or without astigmatism. If you have astigmatism and want the most out of cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens may be the right lens for you!
Lens replacement is considered an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. However, the benefits last a lifetime.
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*Please note that it is important to still book an eye exam with one of our doctors to ensure the right option for your specific vision is provided.