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Struggling with Clear Vision After Cataract Surgery?

For many patients, cataract surgery restores vision by removing the cloudy lens, but traditional lenses often leave you dependent on glasses for activities like reading, driving, or using a computer. This can feel limiting when all you want is clear, effortless vision.

The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) offers a groundbreaking solution. It’s the first intraocular lens (IOL) that can be adjusted after implantation, giving you personalized clarity tailored to your unique lifestyle. Experience the freedom of sharper vision and reduced reliance on glasses.

What is the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)?

The Light Adjustable Lens is an innovative intraocular lens used during cataract or lens replacement surgery. Unlike traditional lenses, the LAL is made from a unique material that can be adjusted after surgery.

This means your doctor can fine-tune your vision in the weeks following your procedure, offering unmatched precision and the possibility of glasses-free vision. Whether you want to improve near, far, or intermediate vision, the LAL delivers personalized results tailored to your needs.

How Does the Light Adjustable Lens Work?

The process is simple yet revolutionary:

  1. Adjustment Beam: The surgeon uses the RxSight Light Delivery Device (LDD) to direct light onto specific areas of the Light Adjustable Lens.
  2. Photopolymerization: The targeted light activates macromers in the lens, initiating a process called photopolymerization to alter the lens material.
  3. Diffusion and Power Change: Unpolymerized macromers migrate to the exposed areas, reshaping the lens to achieve the desired power and precise adjustments.
  4. Lock-In Beam: Once the desired correction is achieved, the entire lens is exposed to light to polymerize all remaining macromers, permanently locking in the adjustments.
  5. Final Result: The result is a lens customized to the patient’s individual prescription, delivering unmatched clarity and optimized vision.

This innovative technology allows patients to experience a vision tailored to their needs, offering a new standard in post-cataract surgery care.

Who is a Candidate for the LAL?

The Light Adjustable Lens is ideal for patients who:

  • Are undergoing cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange.
  • Want to minimize their dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
  • Have healthy eyes without advanced conditions like severe glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Your doctor will evaluate your overall eye health and lifestyle goals to determine if LAL is right for you.


What to Expect with the LAL Procedure?

  1. Before Surgery: During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, evaluate your eyes, and decide if the LAL is the right solution for you.
  2. During Surgery: The LAL is implanted as part of a standard cataract or lens replacement procedure, which typically takes about 20 minutes per eye.
  3. After Surgery:
    • Wear UV-blocking glasses during the healing period to protect the lens.
    • Attend follow-up appointments for adjustments.
    • Enjoy a vision that is customized for you!

Our experts at Minnesota Eye Consultants will help determine if the LAL is the best fit for your vision needs

Why Choose Minnesota Eye Consultants for the Light Adjustable Lens?

At Minnesota Eye Consultants, we’re leaders in advanced eye care, offering state-of-the-art solutions like the Light Adjustable Lens. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing personalized treatments that ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

Why Patients Trust Us:

Watch Our Video | Learn from the Experts

Want to see how the Light Adjustable Lens works? Watch these videos from our Dr. David Hardten and understand the benefits of the Light Adjustable Lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Light Adjustable Lens

The LAL is an intraocular lens that can be customized after cataract surgery, allowing for personalized vision correction.

After surgery, your doctor uses UV light to adjust the lens over a few sessions, fine-tuning your vision to your preferences.

Yes, the LAL is FDA-approved and has been proven safe and effective for patients undergoing cataract surgery.

Most patients find they rarely need glasses after the LAL adjustment process.

Final adjustments are typically completed 2-4 weeks after surgery.

Both the surgery and the light adjustments are painless, with most patients experiencing only mild discomfort during recovery.

Patients with advanced eye conditions like severe Glaucoma or Macular Degeneration may not be eligible.

Without adjustments, the LAL functions as a high-quality Mono focal lens.

Risks are minimal and similar to those of standard cataract surgery, including rare complications like infection or light sensitivity.

While cataract surgery is usually covered by insurance, the LAL may involve additional costs. Contact Us or check out our Financing page for details.

Start Your Journey to Customized Vision

Discover the freedom of tailored vision with the Light Adjustable Lens at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Our team is here to guide you through every step of the process and help you achieve the vision you deserve.

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Serving Our Community

Minnesota Eye Consultants is proud to offer patients convenient access to eye care across the Twin Cities. We have 5 locations, each with an onsite ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

11091 Ulysses St NE
Clinic: Suite 300
ASC: Suite 400
Blaine, Minnesota 55434

Important Notice for Our Patients:
Please be aware that there is significant construction near our Blaine office. Highway 65 is closed in both directions north of our office and is down to one lane south of the office. We recommend allocating extra time for your journey to ensure you arrive on time for your appointment. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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12501 Whitewater Drive (East Building)
Suite 310
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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10709 Wayzata Blvd
ASC: Suite 100
Laser Procedures: Suite 120
Clinic: Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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9801 Dupont Ave S
ASC: Suite 100
Laser Procedures: Suite 120
Clinic: Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55431
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7125 Tamarack Rd
Clinic: Suite 100
ASC: Suite 200
Laser Procedures: Suite 250
Woodbury, MN 55125
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