Full Webinar: The Light Adjustable Lens Platform

This conversation is about the Light Adjustable Lens™ Platform and its use in cataract surgery. John Vukich, MD, and Nick Bruns, OD, talk with Matt Jensen, principal of MJM and Marjen, about the differences between the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL™) and the LAL+™, as well as the benefits and challenges of using this technology. The panelists share their experiences and success with the LAL, noting that it has replaced multifocal lenses in their practice. They also discuss the optics and outcomes of the LAL, including its ability to provide extended depth of focus with blended vision and reduce dysphotopsia. The conversation touches on topics such as patient satisfaction, team collaboration, and handling patients with small pupils. The speakers discuss the transition from other lenses to the LAL, the differences between the LAL and the LAL+, surgical targeting, managing patient expectations, and the use of FLACS. They also talk about the process of scheduling LAL patients and the importance of teamwork in delivering quality care. Overall, the conversation highlights the benefits and considerations of using the LAL for most cataract patients. 0:00 Introduction: The Light Adjustable Lens Platform 1:06 Introducing Matt Jensen 1:47 Introducing Dr. Vukich 4:24 Introducing Dr. Bruns 8:38 The Light Adjustable Lens platform and why I incorporated it into my practice 11:46 The LAL is a teamwork IOL 15:03 Dissatisfaction with multifocal IOLs 16:18 Where does the LAL fit in your practice? 17:42 How does the LAL compare to other IOLs? 21:46 Optimizing EDOF with the LAL 25:35 Addressing patients with pupils under 6mm 29:55 Discussing premium IOL options with patients 31:52 Differences between LAL and LAL+ 35:26 Post-LASIK candidates 36:54 Choosing between LAL and LAL+ 38:41 Surgical targeting with the LAL 40:49 Can the LDD UV light penetrate Hex-K 41:28 Timing between LDD treatments 45:49 Choreographing aftercare 46:17 Setting appropriate expectations with the patient 48:29 Patient reactions to the UV light glasses 50:35 Toric lenses 51:09 Using femtosecond-laser and FLAX 52:32 Optimizing the use of LAL macromers 54:13 Scheduling LDD treatments