Light Adjustable Lens
RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens (LAL & LAL+)
Vision You Can Fine-Tune with Your Trusted Austin Cataract Surgeon
At Westlake Eye Specialists, we don’t just restore vision—we personalize it. The RxSight® Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is the first and only FDA-approved intraocular lens that allows your vision to be customized after cataract surgery. If you want total control over your visual outcome, this may be the most advanced option available.
Available in both the original LAL and the upgraded LAL+, this technology lets your Austin cataract surgeon adjust your lens power after surgery based on how you see in real life—not just on pre-op calculations.
We proudly offer the Light Adjustable Lens at our locations in Austin, Kyle, Killeen, and New Braunfels.
What Is the Light Adjustable Lens?
The RxSight LAL is a special type of lens that can be adjusted using ultraviolet (UV) light treatments after your eye has healed from surgery. These painless, in-office light treatments fine-tune your prescription so you can achieve your ideal visual clarity—after you’ve had time to “test drive” your vision in the real world.
Key Benefits of the Light Adjustable Lens:
- Only lens that can be adjusted after surgery
- Designed for unmatched visual precision and satisfaction
- Personalized vision—set by how you actually see
- Adjustments made in-office through quick, non-invasive UV treatments
- Ideal for patients who have had previous LASIK, RK, or corneal irregularities
- Now available in LAL+ with added blue-light filtering and enhanced visual comfort
If you’re a perfectionist about your vision—or simply want the most control possible—the Light Adjustable Lens may be your ideal choice.
LAL vs. LAL+ — What's the Difference?
LAL:
- Original FDA-approved version
- Customizable distance, intermediate, or monovision
- Non-toric, but can address minor astigmatism
LAL+:
- Newer generation with blue-light filtering
- Enhanced contrast and glare reduction
- Same adjustability, more comfort for digitally active patients
Your Austin cataract surgeon will review which version is right for you during your evaluation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Light Adjustable Lens?
You may be an ideal candidate for LAL or LAL+ if you:
- Want the most accurate visual result possible
- Have a history of refractive surgery like LASIK or RK
- Have corneal irregularities that make lens selection more complex
- Are undecided about whether you want distance or monovision
- Are willing to follow post-op instructions (UV protection is required)
Patients in Austin, Killeen, Kyle, and New Braunfels who value visual precision and customization often choose the Light Adjustable Lens for its unmatched flexibility.
How Does the Adjustment Process Work?
- Surgery: The LAL is implanted just like any other IOL during cataract surgery.
- Healing: After 2–3 weeks, your eyes heal and stabilize.
- Customization Appointments: You return for 2–4 light treatment sessions where your surgeon adjusts the lens power based on your feedback.
- Final Lock-In: Once you’re satisfied with your vision, we perform a final light treatment to “lock in” your results permanently.
Each treatment is quick, painless, and performed right here in our office by your trusted Austin cataract surgery team.
What to Expect After Surgery
While the recovery from LAL implantation is similar to other lenses, there are a few special considerations:
- You must wear UV-protective glasses until the final lock-in
- Vision may fluctuate slightly between adjustments
- Most patients achieve custom-tailored clarity and reduce or eliminate their need for glasses
And unlike other IOLs, LAL gives you the unique opportunity to refine your vision after you’ve experienced life without cataracts.
Take Control of Your Vision
No other lens offers the level of customization that the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens provides. If you’ve struggled with finding the “perfect” pair of glasses—or you’ve had prior eye surgery—this lens gives you the freedom to fine-tune your vision the way it works best for you.
Offered at Westlake Eye Specialists locations in:
- Austin, TX
- Kyle, TX
- Killeen, TX
- New Braunfels, TX
Ready to explore the LAL or LAL+? Call now or schedule your cataract consultation online to meet with a trusted Austin cataract surgeon and customize your future with the Light Adjustable Lens.
