Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

What is the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)?

Light Adjustable Lenses are an advanced type of intraocular lens (IOL) used in cataract surgery. Unlike traditional IOLs, LALs can be adjusted after they are implanted in your eye. This adjustment is done using a special light treatment, allowing for fine-tuning of your vision to meet your specific needs.

The Light Adjustable Lens Difference

How Does the Light Adjustable Lens Work?

Light Adjustable Lenses work through a series of steps. First, during cataract surgery, your eye surgeon implants the LAL in a manner similar to a traditional IOL.

After the surgery, your eye will need to heal for a few weeks before any adjustments begin. Once healed, you will visit your eye doctor to undergo a series of painless light treatments. These treatments adjust the lens to refine your vision.

Finally, after achieving the desired vision, a final light treatment locks in the adjustments, ensuring long-lasting results.

Benefits of Light Adjustable Lens

  • Customized Vision: Adjustments are made after your eye has healed from surgery, providing the most accurate vision correction.
  • Reduced Dependence on Glasses: Achieve clearer vision for various distances, potentially reducing the need for glasses.
  • Tailored to Your Lifestyle: Adjustments can be made to suit your daily activities and preferences, whether you need better vision for reading, driving, or computer work.
  • Long-Lasting Results: Once the desired vision is achieved, a final light treatment locks in the adjustments, providing stable and enduring visual improvement.

Light Adjustable Lens Procedure – What to Expect

During the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) procedure, you will first undergo cataract surgery, where your eye surgeon will implant the LAL similarly to a traditional intraocular lens (IOL). After the surgery, there will be a healing period of a few weeks to allow your eye to recover. Once your eye has healed, you will return to your eye doctor for a series of painless light treatments that adjust the lens to fine-tune your vision. These treatments are non-invasive and typically require several visits to achieve the desired visual outcome. Finally, a final light treatment will lock in the adjustments, ensuring long-lasting and stable results.

Cost and Financing for Light Adjustable Lens

The cost of a Light Adjustable Lens procedure can vary depending on your personalized treatment plan. Many patients find that investing in LALs leads to long-term savings compared to the ongoing costs of glasses and contacts. Ask about financing options and payment plans that may be available for your LAL procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions About Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

Unlike traditional IOLs, which have a fixed prescription, LALs can be fine-tuned after implantation. This adjustment is made using UV light treatments, enabling personalized vision correction to better meet your specific visual needs.

After your eye has healed from cataract surgery, you will undergo a series of light treatments with your eye doctor. These treatments are painless and use UV light to adjust the lens. The process continues until the desired vision is achieved, followed by a final treatment to lock in the adjustments.

Yes, Light Adjustable Lenses are FDA-approved and have been shown to be safe and effective. The adjustment process is non-invasive and performed by a trained eye care professional. As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks, which your doctor will discuss with you.

Many patients experience significant improvement in their vision and reduced dependence on glasses after getting Light Adjustable Lenses. However, some patients may still need glasses for certain activities, such as reading or driving at night. Your eye doctor can provide more personalized information based on your specific vision needs.

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Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
East Beltline Medical Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on the Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford - enter from Bradford)
616.588.6598
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M, W, Th, F: 8am – 5pm
Late Night – T: 8am – 7pm
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Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Rivertown Office Center
4475 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(Located on the Northwest corner of 44th St/Rivertown Pkwy and Wilson - enter from Wilson)
616.588.6598
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Tu, W, F: 8am-5pm
Late Nights – M, Th: 8am-7pm
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Walker
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology (Located on the upper level)
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the upper level)
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M, T, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – W: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Cutlerville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Corewell Health Care Center
80 68th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(Located inside the Corewell Helath Care Center on the corner of 68th St and Division)
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M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-6pm
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Rockford
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
6050 Northland Dr NE, Suite 100
Rockford, MI 49341
616.588.6598
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M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 7am-5pm
Caledonia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Mercy Health Campus
10047 Crossroads Ct SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
616.588.6598
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M, Tu, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Closed 12pm-1pm daily
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East Grand Rapids
Lakeshore Eye
717 Bagley Ave SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.588.6575
Hours
M-Th: 8am-5pm
F: Closed (until December 1, 2023)
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Holland
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
Lakeshore Medical Campus
3235 N Wellness Dr, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49424
(Located ¼ mile East of US-31 on the left)
616.994.0477
Hours
M, W, Th: 8am-5pm
F: 7:30am-3:30pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Thurs 8am-5pm & Fri 7:30am-3:30pm
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Ionia
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
537 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
616.527.1640
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M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – Tu: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Greenville
Grand Rapids Ophthalmology
705 S Greenville W Dr. #Suite 201
Greenville MI 48838
616.754.5667
Hours
Monday: 7:30am-6pm
Tuesday 7:30-5pm
Wednesday 7:30-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday 7:30-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Standale
511 Wilson Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.301.8663
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M, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Late Night – T: 8am-7pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am – 5pm
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Grand Rapids Ophthalmology Surgical Care Center
750 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(Located on Southeast corner of East Beltline and Bradford – enter on the second floor)
616.588.6598
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M, TU, W, Th, F: 8am-5pm
Phones answered Mon thru Fri 8am-5pm
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Walker Surgical Center
3300 Walker View Dr
Walker, MI 49544
(Located North of Walker Avenue exit on I-96 – enter on the lower level)
616.588.6570
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M, Tu, W, Th, F: 6am-5pm
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