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Dr. Walton, however, doesn't find this discussion dif-
ficult. He said he tells patients that this technology allows
them to fine-tune their vision without the cataract in the
way, but Medicare and insurance do not cover this technol-
ogy.
Dr. Waltz was a principle investigator of the U.S. FDA
PMA trial for the LAL from 2012. That LAL trial was a
toric trial and Dr. Waltz said it produced the best uncor-
rected visual results in a clinical trial he has ever observed.
"The LAL is likely to have a profound effect on IOL
choice and visual outcomes in the years to come," he said.
One possible drawback of the technology is that
patients have to wear UV-blocking glasses until the final
treatment is locked in, which can be for about 3 weeks
postop. As such, Dr. Walton thinks patients will want their
second cataract surgery performed shortly after the first to
reduce total UV protection time and allow both eyes to be
adjusted together.
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