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All Americans have some degree of cataract change by the age of 75. As the country’s population advances in years, cataract surgery has become one of the most common surgical procedures, nearing 4 million cases annually. Recent advances in cataract surgery, including computer-assisted eye mapping and laser assisted cataract removal, have made restoring clear, crisp vision safer and more predictable than ever.
In yet another leap forward, Lake Eye Associates, Central Florida’s leader in cataract surgery, is the first local practice to provide the revolutionary new RxSight Light Adjustable Lens®, or LAL.
Previously, ophthalmologists utilized sophisticated formulas to determine the power of post-surgical vision correction. Now, LAL gives Lake Eye’s team of experienced, Board-certified ophthalmologists the ability to fine-tune a patient’s vision after cataract surgery, so the final outcome can be customized to be even sharper and clearer, often producing the best vision of a patient’s lifetime.
The LAL is composed of a photosensitive material that responds to ultraviolet light, enabling ophthalmologists trained in the procedure to adjust the shape and power of the implanted lens. This enables eye surgeons to refine vision more precisely and ideally for each patient than ever before.
Multiple studies demonstrate that patients
receiving the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® with post-surgical refinements achieved higher rates of 20/20 vision or better without glasses than those who opted for standard lens implants. The LAL provides unparalleled customization for each person’s eyes, vision and lifestyle goals.
“Post op, minor healing differences can result in small, unanticipated prescription changes after successful cataract surgery,” says Lake Eye’s Medical Director, Dr. Scott Wehrly. “With the LAL, we have the opportunity to correct for those small postoperative changes and give the patient clearer and sharper vision than ever before.” As a surgeon who has performed over 26,000 successful cataract surgeries, and the first surgeon in Central Florida to perform the groundbreaking laser assisted cataract surgery, Dr. Wehrly is always determined to pursue the safest and most advanced technologies that deliver the most satisfying vision. “We’re always striving to provide the best care possible for our patients, and with the LAL, we have another powerful tool to achieve that.”
With seven state-of-the-art locations throughout Central Florida, Lake Eye (a US Eye company) is a regional leader in comprehensive eye and vision care. Contact Lake Eye today to schedule an exam.
Lake Eye Associates
352-632-2020
www.LakeEye.com
