Light Adjustable Lens (LAL)

LAL treatment requires multiple appointments over several weeks. Your vision can change between treatments, and you may need additional adjustments before your final vision is achieved.

Please do not plan vacations, extended travel, or other commitments that would prevent you from attending your scheduled appointments during the LAL treatment period. Appointments are time-sensitive and need to be completed according to your treatment schedule.

You should expect at least 3 light-treatment visits, and some patients may require up to 5 visits depending on their vision:

• 1–3 LDD adjustment treatments, approximately one week apart
• 2 lock-in treatments, one week apart
• Adjustments and lock-in treatments are performed in Surrey
• You will need to attend your appointments as scheduled to ensure your treatment progresses safely and your final vision can be achieved.

• You will be dilated at every LDD adjustment and lock-in treatment. A driver is recommended if you are unsure how you respond to dilation drops.
• Before your first adjustment, you will have the opportunity to look through trial lenses that simulate your vision options.
• Most patients choose blended vision (mini-monovision). This means one eye is optimized more for distance and the other more for near, giving you a broader range of useful vision.
• Some patients prefer to have both eyes optimized for distance and use reading glasses for near tasks.
• You can have up to three adjustments per eye, although many patients achieve their desired vision after their first or second adjustment.
• Once your desired vision is achieved, you will have two lock-in treatments, one week apart. These are similar to the adjustment treatments but use a brighter light.
• Some patients notice a pink or reddish tint to their vision after treatment. This typically fades over several hours to a few days.

Please plan accordingly: LAL treatment can require appointments over 6–7 weeks following surgery. Because your adjustments and lock-in treatments are time-sensitive, please avoid booking vacations or extended travel during this period. If you already have travel plans, please discuss them with our team before proceeding with LAL surgery.