Gadsden Eye Associates recently announced the addition of the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) to its offerings, the first and only lens that can be customized after cataract surgery.
The LAL is an FDA-approved innovation that empowers patients to customize their vision based on their unique lifestyles and preferences, which leads to more precise visual outcomes.
“Our focus at Gadsden Eye Associates is to deliver the most advanced eye care solutions for optimal vision restoration,” the doctors at Gadsden Eye Associates stated in a press release. “The Light Adjustable Lens marks a major leap forward in cataract surgery, giving patients unparalleled control over their vision outcomes. We are thrilled to provide this cutting-edge option, enhancing our patients’ quality of life through clearer vision.”
The procedure is currently being performed by Gadsden Eye Associates’ experienced cataract surgeons, including Dr. Tony Catanzaro, Dr. Barry Dabbs, Dr. Mark Hill and Dr. Bradley Langston.
Before the advent of the LAL, cataract surgery patients lacked the ability to determine their exact visual acuity post-surgery, often resulting in suboptimal outcomes.
FDA studies show that patients who received the LAL and the recommended post-surgery treatments were almost twice as likely to achieve 20/20 vision without glasses compared to cataract patients who have standard lens implants.
Cataract surgery involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with a synthetic one, typically taking around 15 minutes per eye on separate days. The LAL is a type of synthetic cataract lens, crafted from a unique material that changes shape and power in response to UV light. This allows for customization through brief post-surgery procedures.
Through a series of one to three UV light treatments, followed by two final “lock-in” treatments, the patient’s vision can be fine-tuned beyond that of a standard intraocular lens (IOL). Between treatments, patients wear protective glasses to safeguard against accidental lens changes.
For 30 years, Gadsden Eye Associates has been providing surgical and medical eye care services to patients in Etowah and surrounding counties.
To learn more about the Light Adjustable Lens or schedule a consultation, visit gadsdeneye.com or call 256-547-8634.