PATIENT-DIRECTED 'ADJUSTABLE' VISION LUSK EYE SPECIALISTS

WHAT IS ‘ADJUSTABLE' VISION?

At Lusk Eye Specialists, we’re now working with patients to ‘adjust’ and preview their vision AFTER undergoing lens implant surgery. It’s the first time in medical history this is possible. Lens-implant surgery could include a procedure for someone in their mid-40s, mid-50s, or mid-60s, who no longer wants to be dependent on reading glasses or bifocals. Or it could be a cataract patient in their 70s or 80s, who wants to enjoy clear vision at ALL distances…with little or no dependence on prescription eyewear. 'Adjustable' Vision is just what it sounds like. Thanks to our new breakthrough ‘Light Adjustable Lens,’ we can now sit down with our patients AFTER surgery and allow them to tell us how much adjustment they would like. Allowing patients to ‘self-direct’ their own visual outcome has been tremendously well-received by patients receiving the Light Adjustable Lens.

HOW DOES THE LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS WORK?

The Light Adjustable Lens is the FIRST & ONLY FDA-Approved intraocular lens (IOL) that can be fine-tuned and adjusted after it is implanted in a human eye. The lens is made of a special photosensitive material that can be reshaped in response to ultraviolet light. Typically, 2-3 weeks following surgery, our Light Delivery Device is used to adjust the lens based on the patient’s refraction. Each non-invasive light treatment only takes about 90 seconds and patients are allowed to test their vision options and actually direct the amount of ‘Light Adjustments’ needed after surgery to fine-tune their vision.

WHO IS THE IDEAL LIGHT ADJUSTABLE PATIENT?

Our new lens is ideal for patients who have had previous refractive surgery, like RK or LASIK. This lens is designed for patients who simply want to reduce their dependence on any type of prescription eyewear after age 40. Once a patient achieves a quality and depth of vision that matches their goals, expectations, and individual lifestyles, the final light treatment is performed to permanently lock in their postoperative vision.

IS THE LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS COVERED BY INSURANCE?

Depending on your age and the overall health of your eyes, some portions of the lens implant procedure could be covered by your insurance provider or Medicare. Although fully approved by Medicare, the insurance industry, and the FDA, the Light Adjustable Lens is not a ‘Covered Procedure,’ which means the patient is responsible for at least the lens portion of the procedure. These entities do allow patients to upgrade their vision and simply pay the out-of-pocket expenses associated with any type of lens implant surgical procedure.

WHO WAS THE FIRST PRACTICE IN THE ARK-LA-TEX TO OFFER THE LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS?

As with many breakthroughs that have occurred in ophthalmology during the past 40 years, Lusk Eye Specialists was the first practice in the Ark-La-Tex to offer patients the benefits of the Light Adjustable Lens. We were also the first practice in the region to perform Light Adjustable Lens surgery.