My eye doctor recommended it (opthalmologist) but my optometrist says they’re too new! Can anyone give me their experience?
They have been around since about 2015 in Europe, I believe, and FDA approved in about 2017. The prime disadvantage is that they are basically monofocals, and are very expensive, as well as a bit time consuming to do all the fitting while still wearing protective glasses. The main advantage is accuracy, so they are best suited for targeting mini-monovision, as well as in situations where predicting outcome refraction is more difficult -- like those with prior refractive surgery, Lasik, PRK, ... . I believe @phil09 has the most recent experience with them here. . Google this for a good video on them. Note that there are some exclusions for using the lens. . "Mayo Clinic Light Adjustable Lens What Every Ophthalmologist Should Know Michael A. Mahr M. D."
Great. Not that new.
I highly recommend if you can deal with the premium price and the maybe 4 or 5 extra visits. Plus wearing special glasses when outdoors or if you suspect UV indoors, then also.
Well worth it, especially for the "far" eye if you will be doing mini-monovision.
My experience is very good so far - good vision, no side effects. I got the LAL in one eye last month, and my follow-up treatment is nearly finished now. . I believe the LAL has been approved and in use since 2008 in Germany and since 2017 in the US.