Author: Gary Wortz MD

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RxSight UV-Protective Glasses: Why You Need Them, How Long, and What Happens If You Slip Up

Written by Neda Shamie MD on August 26, 2026. Posted in Technology.

RxSight UV-protective glasses are specially designed eyewear that blocks ultraviolet light from reaching the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) after cataract surgery, preventing unintended changes to the...

$Light Adjustable Lens technology stages for post-refractive eye vision correction.$

Why Are Light Adjustable Lenses After LASIK, PRK, or RK Such an Important Option for Post-Refractive Eyes?

Written by Neda Nikpoor MD on August 22, 2026. Posted in Technology.

A light adjustable lens (LAL) is a photoreactive silicone intraocular lens whose power can be modified after cataract surgery using targeted UV light, then permanently stabilized through a lock-in...

LAL vs LAL+: What Is the Light Adjustable Lens Plus and How Does It Differ?

Written by Neda Nikpoor MD on August 27, 2026. Posted in Technology.

The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) is a photoreactive intraocular lens implanted during cataract surgery whose refractive power can be fine-tuned after the eye heals using targeted UV light from a...

Pros and Cons of the Light Adjustable Lens for Cataract Patients

Pros and cons of the Light Adjustable Lens (surgeon-balanced)

Written by Neda Nikpoor MD on August 25, 2026. Posted in Technology.

The Light Adjustable Lens is a photosensitive silicone intraocular lens (IOL) that can be adjusted after cataract surgery using calibrated UV light treatments, allowing surgeons to fine-tune...

PanOptix vs Vivity: Which Premium IOL Is Right for You?

Written by Neda Nikpoor MD on August 21, 2026. Posted in Technology.

A premium intraocular lens (IOL) is an artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery that is designed to provide functional vision at more than one distance, unlike a standard monofocal IOL...

Dr. Blake K. Williamson discussing cataract lens options for cataract surgery

Cataract Lens Options Explained: Monofocal vs Toric vs Multifocal vs Light Adjustable Lens

Written by Gary Wortz MD on July 21, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Technology.

Choosing the right cataract lens can feel overwhelming. In this video, eye surgeons break down the most common cataract lens options and explain the differences between a monofocal lens, toric...

Female ophthalmologist discussing what happens when cataract surgery misses the refractive target

What If Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Go As Planned? (Expert Breakdown)

Written by Gary Wortz MD on July 21, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery.

Not every cataract surgery result lands perfectly on target—and that’s okay. In this episode of Eye Surgery Today, leading eye surgeons explain what it means to “miss the target” after cataract...

Female ophthalmologist explaining whether cataract surgery fixes eye floaters

Will Cataract Surgery Fix Floaters? (What Patients Need to Know)

Written by Gary Wortz MD on July 21, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery FAQs.

Many patients ask whether cataract surgery removes eye floaters, and the answer is important to understand before surgery. Cataract surgery treats the cloudy lens in the front of the eye, while...

“Cataract Surgery Risks Explained (Rare Complications You Should Know)”

Written by Gary Wortz MD on July 21, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery.

Worried about complications during cataract surgery? While cataract surgery is one of the safest and most successful procedures in medicine, it’s still surgery—and unexpected challenges can...

Female ophthalmologist discussing whether multifocal lenses are the right choice for cataract surgery

Are Multifocal Lenses Right for You? Best Candidates + Risks Explained

Written by Gary Wortz MD on July 21, 2026. Posted in Technology.

Are multifocal lenses the right choice for your cataract surgery? Multifocal (and trifocal) lenses can provide a full range of vision and reduce your dependence on glasses—but they’re not for...

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