Author: Neda Nikpoor 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...

Monovision vs Multifocal Lenses (Which Is Better?)

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 26, 2026. Posted in Videos.

Monovision is a vision correction strategy that sets each eye to a different focal distance, while multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) split light into multiple focal points within a single...

Laser Cataract Surgery Explained: Is It Worth It?

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Videos.

Laser cataract surgery is a procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to automate key surgical steps, including corneal incisions, capsulotomy, and lens fragmentation, before a surgeon completes...

Is Cataract Surgery Safe? What Patients Are Actually Afraid Of

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 27, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Videos.

Cataract surgery is a procedure that removes the eye’s clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens. It is widely regarded as safe, with serious complications...

Dry Eye Before Cataract Surgery Affect Your Vision Results

Dry Eye Before Cataract Surgery: Why It Can Ruin Your Results

Written by Gary Wortz MD on March 26, 2026. Posted in Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery FAQs, Eye Surgery Guides, Videos.

Dry eye disease is a multifactorial condition of the ocular surface marked by tear film instability, inflammation, and damage that can directly compromise cataract surgery accuracy and outcomes....

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