2020-vision-for-life

[I am Penguin]

http://www.geek.com/articles/news/light-adjustable-lens-promises-2020-vision-for-life-2009127/

A new lens may offer the perfect solution giving someone 20/20 vision without the need to wear glasses or contacts anymore. It is called a light adjustable lens (LAL) and replaces your eye’s natural lens.

 

[Maddmatt]

I need that! I wonder when and where I can get it in SA?

 

[Pooky]

Awesomer.

 

[RazedInBlack]

Is it cheaper than Lasik?

 

[adamr]

awesome! ...

eish $5k per eye

 

[Riot2]

well depending what kind of problems it can fix
5k usd per eye is a tiny amount relative to the change in ur life it can potentially make

 

[Tpex]

Ey Sci_Fi films come to life, Cybernetic implants!

 

[Alan]

Cool. Obviously it also fixes any problems caused by a damaged/faulty natural lens

 

[Keeper]

why would one do this if you can have surgery though?

 

[I am Penguin]

why would one do this if you can have surgery though?

For one they can "reprogram the lens" it seems with a wave?. Two its for a lens not functioning well anymore like when you age and it looses its flexibility. No operation can cure that, only lens replacement will work and this is a far more advanced lens than prior devices.

 

[cerebus]

so.... r100,000 worth of surgery vs r500 worth of glasses... Rightio sounds great.

 

[Jase]

Don't worry cerebus, the chinese will be bringing out a cheaper alternative soon!

 

[Pyro]

R80k over 30 years = R2.6K per year.

Contact lenses could cost you that much.

 

[syntax]

so.... r100,000 worth of surgery vs r500 worth of glasses... Rightio sounds great.

for some lenses/glasses cant/dont give decent vision