LAL
LDD
UV Specs
Delay of Treatment
Miscellaneous
100
What does LAL stand for?
Light Adjustable Lens
100
What does LDD stand for?
Light Delivery Device
100
True or False: The tinted specs (sunglasses) have a higher amount of UV protection built into them than the clear specs.
False
100
What is the #1 cause of delay in LDD treatments?
Dry eye
100
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)
200
True or False - This lens facing the right orientation (right side up).
True! If you trace the haptics you should be able to trace a backwards "S". If incorrect or upside down, the haptics will look like this:
200
What is the minimum number of days required in between each treatment and/or lock-in?
3 days
200
According to our labeling, name two instances when patients are not required to wear their UV specs
Showering & Sleeping
200
How long must a patient wait before or after a Yag Cap to resume treatments?
48 hours
200
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
300
How much does the LAL cost to the patient?
$3,900 per eye
300
What landmarks on the LAL must be visible to perform a treatment or lock-in?
Haptics
300
How long must a patient continue to wear their UV specs after lock-in 2 is complete?
24 hours
300
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
300
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
400
What is the UV protective layer on the front surface of the LAL that helps protect the lens from alternate sources of UV?
ActivShield
400
How long does it take for the macromers inside the lens to finish their migration after a treatment?
48 hours
400
What two reading powers are available in the RxSight UV bifocal glasses?
+1.50 (standard) and +2.50 (by special order)
400
If a patient has a history of RK, it is necessary to wait about 6-8 weeks to begin treatment.
True
400
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, Petacam, etc)
500
What material is the LAL made of?
Silicone (UV absorbing photoreactive)
500
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
(And up to about 3.5D of total change on a single meridian.)
500
If a patient requires the fit-over UV specs, which set of glasses is not included in the box?
The +1.50 readers
500
True or False: Patients may notice a pink hue to their vision for 1-2 days after treatments/lock-in's.
True
500
What power range is offered for the LAL/LAL+?
-2D to +30.0D