Light Adjustable Lens in Sacramento
The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) by RxSight® is an FDA-approved intraocular lens that lets Dr. Bradley Barnett adjust your vision after cataract surgery, using targeted UV light instead of a power chosen in advance. Dr. Barnett performs every light adjustment himself, typically 2 to 4 sessions, before a final lock-in treatment secures your lasting correction. The LAL is a premium IOL best suited to cataract surgery patients who want an active role in their outcome.
Why Sacramento Patients Choose the Light Adjustable Lens
At California LASIK & Eye, patients want more say in their cataract surgery outcome. Standard lenses lock in your prescription before surgery, based on measurements taken in advance. The Light Adjustable Lens lets Dr. Barnett wait until your eye has healed, then calibrate your vision to how you actually see. It is why patients across Sacramento, Roseville, and Folsom ask for the Light Adjustable Lens by name.
What Is the Light Adjustable Lens?
The Light Adjustable Lens is an FDA-approved intraocular lens that Dr. Barnett can adjust after your cataract surgery, using targeted UV light rather than a power chosen before surgery.
Every other IOL locks in your prescription at the time of surgery, based on measurements taken beforehand. The Light Adjustable Lens works differently. Dr. Barnett implants the lens during your cataract surgery, waits for your eye to heal, then fine-tunes the lens power in-office using the Light Delivery Device. Your correction is calibrated to how you actually see, not a pre-surgical estimate.
How Does the Light Adjustment Process Work?
The light adjustment process happens in stages, separate from your initial cataract surgery recovery. Here is what to expect.
Healing Period
For about 2 to 3 weeks after surgery, your eye heals while you wear UV-protective glasses. These glasses shield the lens from outside light until your first adjustment session.
Adjustment Sessions
Using the Light Delivery Device, Dr. Barnett reshapes the lens with a targeted UV light treatment. Most patients need 2 to 4 of these sessions to reach their best vision.
What Each Session Involves
Each light treatment takes about 90 seconds and requires no anesthesia. Patients describe the sessions as quick and comfortable.
Lock-In Treatment
Once your vision is where it should be, Dr. Barnett applies a final lock-in treatment. This step secures your lasting correction.
Returning to Normal Activities
Most patients return to their normal routines within a few days of cataract surgery, with vision continuing to sharpen as adjustments are completed.
Dr. Barnett Performs Your Adjustments, Personally
The Light Adjustable Lens only works as well as the person fine-tuning it. At many practices, the surgeon hands the light adjustments to an optometrist. At California LASIK & Eye, Dr. Barnett performs every adjustment himself — taking the time to refine your vision until it is right, rather than rushing to a fixed timeline.
As he puts it:
“I would not let someone else perform my own LASIK, so I do not hand off your light adjustments either.”
Is the Light Adjustable Lens Right for You?
The Light Adjustable Lens is available to patients having cataract surgery who want an active role in their visual outcome. Good candidates typically:
- Are scheduled for cataract surgery
- Want to reduce their dependence on glasses after surgery
- Are willing to wear UV-protective glasses for a few weeks after surgery
- Can attend 2 to 4 follow-up visits for light adjustments
- Do not have significant corneal or retinal conditions that would limit healing
Dr. Barnett reviews your eye health and lifestyle during your consultation to confirm whether the LAL is the right fit. If you are considering Refractive Lens Exchange instead of cataract surgery, the Light Adjustable Lens is available there as a lens option as well.
Cost and Insurance for the Light Adjustable Lens
The Light Adjustable Lens is a premium IOL and is typically not fully covered by insurance. We offer transparent pricing and flexible financing, and we will walk you through your options during your consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Light Adjustable Lens correction last?
Once your vision is finalized and locked in, the Light Adjustable Lens provides lasting correction unless new eye conditions develop later in life.
Are the light treatments uncomfortable?
No. The light treatments are quick and well-tolerated, and they do not require anesthesia.
How much downtime is there?
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days of cataract surgery, with the light adjustment sessions layered in over the following weeks.
Will I still need glasses?
Most patients reduce or eliminate their need for glasses. Some may still prefer readers for very fine print, depending on their visual goals.
Who performs my light adjustments at California LASIK & Eye?
Dr. Barnett performs every light adjustment himself, from your first treatment through your final lock-in.
Book a Light Adjustable Lens Consultation
A consultation with Dr. Barnett starts with a $100 deposit, which is applied toward your surgery if you move forward. Book a Consultation at our Sacramento office, serving Roseville and Folsom, or Call Today (916) 655-9410 to get started.
