Light Adjustable Lens Cataract Surgery

Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma

Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeons located in Santa Ana, CA

More than 50% of people over 80 develop cataracts in their eyes or have surgery to replace them.

To reduce the need for contacts or glasses after cataract surgery, light adjustable lens cataract surgery is available at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma in Santa Ana, California. Anand Bhatt, MD, offers this service to perfect your vision long-term and maximize your quality of life. Schedule an eye evaluation with Dr. Bhatt by phone or request one online today.

714-541-4185

Light Adjustable Lens Cataract Surgery Q & A

What is light adjustable lens cataract surgery?

Light adjustable lens cataract surgery uses innovative Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL™/LAL+®) RxSight® technology, the first and only lens that Dr. Bhatt can customize to your unique vision needs after cataract surgery. This technology allows you an opportunity to view your vision results before deciding on the final prescription for your new intraocular lens.

How do light adjustable lenses work?

Dr. Bhatt can make adjustments to light adjustable lenses after surgery during a series of in-office treatments. He administers ultraviolet (UV) light technology during these treatments to reshape the lens until you’re able to see clearly, reducing the need for contact lenses or eyeglasses. He fine-tunes the lens power to create an individualized visual experience.

What are the advantages of light adjustable lens cataract surgery?

Light adjustable lens cataract surgery at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma offers numerous benefits, including:

Reduced need to wear contacts or glasses
Customizable results
LASIK-like accuracy
Fine-tuned, customize vision
Improved night vision compared to multifocal lenses
Precision
High patient satisfaction ratings

Dr. Bhatt also offers non-adjustable fixed power IOL cataract surgery and multifocal lens cataract surgery, depending on your unique vision needs and lifestyle.

Is light adjustable lens cataract surgery right for me?

Dr. Bhatt determines if you’re a candidate for light adjustable lens cataract surgery after completing an eye exam, discussing your medical and eye health histories, and assessing your vision.

Light adjustable lens and light delivery device (LDD) systems are approved for people who require surgery for cataracts, have corneal astigmatisms, and don’t have certain types of pre existing ophthalmic diseases.

These lenses are not appropriate for individuals taking certain medications that may damage the retina or medicines that increase sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light. You should avoid light adjustable lenses if you have a history of herpes eye infections or uncontrolled eye movements.

You must also agree to attend UV light treatments after cataract surgery and wear protective glasses for several weeks.

What happens during light adjustable lens cataract surgery?

During light adjustable lens cataract surgery, Dr. Bhatt numbs your eye, removes a clouded lens, and replaces it with a light adjustable lens containing photosensitive materials that can be altered in response to UV light.

During a series of post-surgery visits, your near and far vision is adjusted in the office using painless UV light to perfect the results.

Schedule an eye exam at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma by phone or online today to determine if light adjustable lens cataract surgery is right for you.