“I would never ask you to do anything I wouldn’t do myself.” It’s an old saying—but an honest one—that rings true in the world of ophthalmology. Many professionals in the industry have undergone the same vision surgery they recommend to patients, including the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®).

In this patient-focused webinar, Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO, is joined by two such professionals: Kenneth King, OD, and Kasey Gantz, COO, both with the Alliance Vision Institute. Together, they share how receiving the LAL has positively transformed their personal and professional lives.

In this special patient-focused webinar, Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO is joined by Drs. Eric Fazio and Brian Szabo (Newsom Eye) to outline the “dos” and “don’ts” of the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®) process. You’ll gain a better understanding of the surgical procedure — including considerations they make for post-refractive patients, precautions that help prevent the LAL from involuntarily shifting after surgery, and how they go about post-surgical care, from dry eye management to making adjustments with the Light Delivery Device™ (LDD™).

In this special edition of Peer-to-Peer Academy, Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO and John Vukich, MD answer patients’ biggest questions about the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®). As some of the first to adopt this technology, Drs. Bruns and Vukich have an intimate understanding of the LAL, from the cataract surgery process to UV protection measures. Watch as they share their collective insights on this revolutionary lens, the success rates and benefits, as well as the importance of a team approach and patient trust.

In this webinar, Tanner Ferguson, MD; Nancy Draskovic-Dosen, OD; and Jessica Hults, OD each take us through an interesting Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®/LAL+®) case they’ve experienced and their strategies for managing complex patients.

The group explored the advantages of LAL over traditional lenses, particularly for patients with astigmatism, previous refractive surgery, or those interested in monovision. We also discussed the importance of patient education, managing expectations, and addressing ocular surface issues throughout the treatment process, while also highlighting post-operative care and follow-up protocols.

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In this webinar, John Vukich, MD and Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO are joined by Paul Singh, MD and Jeff Banas, OD and to emphasize the importance of clear communication and collaboration between ophthalmologists and optometrists..

They share their experiences and approaches to patient care, as well as strategies for finding and working with optometrists who have the right attitude and skills for Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®/LAL+®) procedures. The duos also highlight the value of patient word-of-mouth, education, and trust-building throughout the process.

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After the introduction of the LAL+, we asked ourselves, “Can we use this lens with the LAL to keep the eyes as similar as possible?” In this mini session, Brian Szabo, MD; and Eric Fazio, OD; break down the data performed during an in-house study to demonstrate how using the LAL+ in the non-dominant eye with the LAL in the dominant eye can lead to stronger refractive outcomes for patients.

Determining a patient’s dominant eye can be a fickle process. Not only do every ophthalmologist and optometrist have their own method for finding it, but it can even change after cataract surgery. In this mini session, Brian Szabo, MD; and Eric Fazio, OD; discuss the importance of properly evaluating patients' needs in order to achieve their best possible visual outcome post-surgery.

In this session, Brian Szabo, DO; Eric Fazio, OD; join Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO to discuss the similarities and differences between the LAL and LAL+, specifically on their effectiveness in cataract surgery and their suitability for different patient needs. They also explored the importance of patient selection, the potential for patients to switch eye dominance after cataract surgery, and emphasized the importance of setting realistic expectations.

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One of the most common misconceptions patients have about the Light Adjustable Lens™ is that it is endlessly adjustable. But, like any other IOL, it too has its limitations. That’s just physics. To clear up any confusion or misunderstanding, Brian Szabo, MD; and Eric Fazio, OD; say it’s best to set expectations up front with honest communication. In this mini session, they share how they work together to navigate LAL conversations with patients to deliver the best possible outcomes.

After performing countless surgeries with the Light Adjustable Lens™ (LAL®/LAL+®), to say that Eva Kim, MD, has seen a thing or two would be an understatement. In this mini session, she highlights her biggest observations while performing LAL surgery, such as how it distinguishes itself from other IOLs, how it’s delivered remarkable outcomes for patients who have dropped lenses, and much more.