RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens
At Newsom Eye, we’re revolutionizing cataract surgery with the cutting-edge Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) technology, allowing patients to customize their vision after surgery, achieving optimal visual clarity without relying solely on pre-surgery measurements.
Traditional intraocular lens (IOL) implantation relies on pre-surgery measurements, but each eye heals differently and many still require glasses for certain distances. The Light Adjustable Lens changes that. It is the only intraocular lens that can be adjusted after implementation, giving patients the opportunity to refine their vision.
Newsom Eye is at the forefront of this cutting – edge technology, led by T. Hunter Newsom, a principal investigator in the FDA study for LAL.
Choose Newsom Eye for your cataract surgery and experience the difference that personalized care and state-of-the-art technology can make.
What is a Light Adjustable Lens?
The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), is a game-changer in cataract surgery. The RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens is the only interocular lens that enables you and your Newsom Eye doctor to customize your vision after cataract surgery. The ability to adjust your lens takes cataract surgery to the next level by giving you a lens customized specifically for your eyes and lifestyle!
Why Should You Consider Light Adjustable Lens?
With the Light Adjustable Lens, after your eye heals from cataract surgery, you will return to have your vision tested. Based on this exam, you are able to select a custom prescription for your adjustable lens based on your own eyes and unique lifestyle requirements. This adjustment can be done 3 to 4 times, which allows you to try your new LAL adjustment in the real world before having the final lock-in of the lens.
As a Principal Investigator for the FDA study of the Light Adjustable Lens since 2012, T. Hunter Newsom, MD, and Newsom Eye have a unique knowledge of this technology and how to utilize the LAL to give you the best vision after cataract surgery. In 2015 Dr. Newsom presented his patient data at the University of Iowa, showing the utilization of the LAL gave patients the best-documented vision without glasses when compared to all IOL technology to date. Through Dr. Newsom’s efforts, this technology is now available to all cataract patients at Newsom Eye.
Is Light Adjustable Lens and Cataract Surgery Covered by My Insurance?
In most cases, insurance does not cover the LAL. However, cataract surgery is typically covered by insurance, including the surgeon’s fee. The Light Adjustable Lens is an elective upgrade, providing a personalized vision solution beyond what standard IOLs offer.
Want to learn more? Read our RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens FAQs or schedule a consultation today!
