LAL
What does LAL stand for?
Light Adjustable Lens
What does LDD stand for?
Light Delivery Device
True or False: The tinted specs (sunglasses) have a higher amount of UV protection built into them than the clear specs.
False
What is the #1 cause of delay in LDD treatments?
Dry eye
What OTC eye drops should all patients be encouraged to use frequently from the time of surgery (or even before) through lock-in's?
Artificial Tears (preservative free)
Which lens (LAL or LAL+) offers the patient more near vision right out of the box?
LAL+
What is the minimum number of days required in between each treatment and/or lock-in?
3 days
According to our labeling, name two instances when patients are not required to wear their UV specs
Showering & Sleeping
How long must a patient wait before or after a Yag Cap to resume treatments?
48 hours
True or False: The ActivShield layer on the anterior surface of the LAL will protect the lens from all sources of UV exposure in a tanning bed
False
How much do the LAL and LAL+ cost?
$1,000
What landmarks on the LAL must be visible to perform a treatment or lock-in?
Haptics
How long must a patient continue to wear their UV specs after lock-in 2 is complete?
24 hours
When can light treatments begin if a patient needs a suture(s) to close their incision during surgery?
17-21 days after the suture is removed
If a patient has irregular astigmatism and is not a good candidate for a multifocal IOL, which type of Light Adjustable Lens (LAL or LAL+) would they be best suited for?
LAL
What is the UV protective layer on the front surface of the LAL that helps protect the lens from alternate sources of UV?
ActivShield
How long does it take for the macromers inside the lens to finish their migration after a treatment?
48 hours
What is the fee for a replacement set of UV specs?
$0
If a patient has a history of RK, it is necessary to wait about 4-8 weeks to begin treatment.
True
Using pre-op measurements from which device can help confirm the accuracy of your refraction at the patient's first treatment?
Biometer (IOL Master, Lenstar, Argos, etc)
What material is the LAL made of?
Silicone (UV absorbing photoreactive)
Per our labeling- how much sphere and cylinder is the LDD able to treat over the course of 3 treatments?
2D of sphere (+ or -) and -0.50D to -2.00D cyl
If a patient requires the wrap-around UV specs, which set of glasses is not included in the box?
The +1.50 readers
True or False: Patients may notice a pink hue to their vision for 1-2 days after treatments/lock-in's.
True
What power range is offered for the LAL/LAL+?
-2D to +30.0D