Pictured: Patient, Rosemary Prince is pictured with Dr. William Soscia, cataract surgeon at Center For Sight. Photo courtesy of Center For Sight.

Center For Sight, the area’s premier multi-specialty ophthalmology practice, announced that it has begun implanting the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens® (LAL). The state-of-the-art technology is the only intraocular lens implant that enables ophthalmologists to customize a patient’s vision after cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is the most performed procedure in the United States. About 50% of Americans will develop cataracts by age 75, a percentage that is projected to increase as life expectancies continue to rise. Cataracts form when the proteins and fibers in your eye’s natural lens begin to break down, causing hazy or cloudy vision. Over time, cataracts worsen until surgery is necessary. During surgery, a patient’s natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear synthetic one. Until now, surgeons relied upon the accuracy of pre- surgery measurements to determine a patient’s post-operative prescription power. Studies show that patients who receive the LAL and the recommended post-surgery treatments were more likely to achieve 20/20 vision or better without glasses compared to cataract patients who have standard lens implants. The LAL is made of proprietary material that can be adjusted post-surgery using the RxSight Light Delivery Device to deliver targeted ultraviolet light treatments. The LAL can be adjusted to meet every patient’s lifestyle and needs. Center For Sight has 18 convenient locations across southwest Florida. Cataract consultations may be scheduled by calling (941) 925-2020.

Pictured: Patient, Rosemary Prince is pictured with Dr. William Soscia, cataract surgeon at Center For Sight. Photo courtesy of Center For Sight.